County record · fips 42051 · Pennsylvania
FayettePA
Republican ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Pennsylvania and national vote
2024 result
R+38.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
2008
R+0.4
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +45.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -38.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +37.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +33.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +30.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
125,997
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$58,236
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
55%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Garrett, MD · Greene, PA · Somerset, PA · Washington, PA · Westmoreland, PA · Monongalia, WV · Preston, WV