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County record · fips 39045 · Ohio

FairfieldOH

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+24.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+0.5
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
1932+49.3 ptsDemocrats
1964+47.3 ptsDemocrats
1968-36.9 ptsRepublicans
1912+32.4 ptsDemocrats
1976+30.1 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
163,453
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$90,966
2024 dollars
Non-white
19%
Rural
36%
Age 65+
17%

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

Neighbouring counties

Franklin, OH · Hocking, OH · Licking, OH · Perry, OH · Pickaway, OH