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County record · fips 39139 · Ohio

RichlandOH

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+42.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1904
R+1.6
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+53.1 ptsDemocrats
1976+37.0 ptsDemocrats
1968-35.8 ptsRepublicans
1964+30.0 ptsDemocrats
1920-25.5 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
125,099
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$59,509
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
34%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Ashland, OH · Crawford, OH · Huron, OH · Knox, OH · Morrow, OH