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County record · fips 39071 · Ohio

HighlandOH

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+63.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1876
R+0.3
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
1976+38.2 ptsDemocrats
1932+38.0 ptsDemocrats
1968-35.6 ptsRepublicans
1964+34.3 ptsDemocrats
2016-26.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
43,517
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$65,785
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
74%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Adams, OH · Brown, OH · Clinton, OH · Fayette, OH · Pike, OH · Ross, OH