County record · fips 36079 · New York
PutnamNY
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the New York and national vote
2024 result
R+13.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1912
D+2.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -42.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +35.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -30.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -28.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +26.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
98,107
College (BA+)
45%
Median income
$126,257
2024 dollars
Non-white
29%
Rural
35%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Fairfield, CT · Dutchess, NY · Orange, NY · Rockland, NY · Westchester, NY