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County record · fips 39041 · Ohio

DelawareOH

Republican ×27 since 1920all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+6.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
2–38
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+1.9
this countyOhionational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1968-36.1 ptsRepublicans
1964+34.3 ptsDemocrats
1932+31.9 ptsDemocrats
1940-23.4 ptsRepublicans
1920-23.1 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
226,834
College (BA+)
59%
Median income
$133,540
2024 dollars
Non-white
21%
Rural
20%
Age 65+
15%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Franklin, OH · Knox, OH · Licking, OH · Marion, OH · Morrow, OH · Union, OH