County record · fips 53005 · Washington
BentonWA
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1908–2024 · 30 elections
The Long Record
30 elections against the Washington and national vote
2024 result
R+22.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/30
70% of its elections
Closest election
1916
R+3.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +63.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +57.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -33.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -32.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -30.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
212,905
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$89,874
2024 dollars
Non-white
35%
Rural
12%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Morrow, OR · Umatilla, OR · Franklin, WA · Grant, WA · Klickitat, WA · Walla Walla, WA · Yakima, WA