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County record · fips 42049 · Pennsylvania

EriePA

Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Pennsylvania and national vote
2024 result
R+1.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
2020
D+1.0
this countyPennsylvanianational (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
1920-54.9 ptsRepublicans
1928+46.9 ptsDemocrats
1964+37.7 ptsDemocrats
1912+33.8 ptsDemocrats
1968-30.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
269,052
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$63,354
2024 dollars
Non-white
18%
Rural
24%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Chautauqua, NY · Ashtabula, OH · Crawford, PA · Warren, PA