Plumas County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+16.9
2024 Margin
R+0.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
20K
Population
Plumas County, California voted R+16.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,725 votes (56.85%). This represented a R+0.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.5/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+16.9
2020→2024 SwingR+0.2%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population19,790
Median Age
52.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$67,885(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
74.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.9%(4,020) | 56.9%(5,725) | R+16.9 | -0.2 |
| 2020 | 40.5%(4,561) | 57.2%(6,445) | R+16.7 | +3.2 |
| 2016 | 35.1%(3,459) | 55.0%(5,420) | R+19.9 | -3.1 |
| 2012 | 39.9%(4,026) | 56.8%(5,721) | R+16.8 | -4.8 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(4,715) | 54.7%(6,035) | R+12.0 | +12.8 |
| 2004 | 36.9%(4,129) | 61.7%(6,905) | R+24.8 | +2.9 |
| 2000 | 33.3%(3,458) | 61.0%(6,343) | R+27.7 | -13.7 |
| 1996 | 36.3%(3,540) | 50.3%(4,905) | R+14.0 | -15.4 |
| 1992 | 37.6%(3,742) | 36.2%(3,599) | D+1.4 | +5.3 |
| 1988 | 47.1%(4,251) | 51.1%(4,603) | R+3.9 | +11.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 38.9%(2,815) | 0.0%(0) | D+38.9 | +53.3 |
| 2012 | 42.8%(4,162) | 57.2%(5,560) | R+14.4 | -9.1 |
| 2006 | 44.4%(3,881) | 49.7%(4,345) | R+5.3 | +5.2 |
| 2000 | 40.8%(4,075) | 51.2%(5,122) | R+10.5 | +7.0 |
| 1994 | 36.5%(3,082) | 54.0%(4,559) | R+17.5 | -20.3 |
| 1992 | 46.4%(4,647) | 43.6%(4,367) | D+2.8 | +11.3 |
| 1988 | 43.6%(3,877) | 52.1%(4,635) | R+8.5 | +3.6 |
| 1982 | 40.2%(3,013) | 52.3%(3,920) | R+12.1 | -13.6 |
| 1976 | 48.2%(3,070) | 46.7%(2,973) | D+1.5 | -26.6 |
| 1970 | 63.2%(3,170) | 35.1%(1,761) | D+28.1 | +11.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 37.1%(3,433) | 62.9%(5,807) | R+25.7 | -9.2 |
| 2014 | 41.8%(2,966) | 58.3%(4,139) | R+16.5 | +2.2 |
| 2010 | 37.4%(3,444) | 56.2%(5,168) | R+18.7 | +26.0 |
| 2006 | 24.8%(2,194) | 69.5%(6,160) | R+44.8 | -23.0 |
| 2002 | 33.1%(2,598) | 54.9%(4,310) | R+21.8 | -13.5 |
| 1998 | 44.0%(3,764) | 52.3%(4,472) | R+8.3 | +25.0 |
| 1994 | 30.6%(2,630) | 63.9%(5,492) | R+33.3 | -23.9 |
| 1990 | 42.5%(3,477) | 51.9%(4,243) | R+9.4 | +29.2 |
| 1986 | 29.6%(2,096) | 68.2%(4,827) | R+38.6 | -27.4 |
| 1982 | 42.4%(3,355) | 53.5%(4,237) | R+11.1 | -27.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(81.8%) | Nikki Haley(15.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(26.9%) | Joe Biden(20.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(53.7%) | Hillary Clinton(44.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(82.0%) | John Kasich(8.2%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | — | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(46.7%) | Hillary Clinton(40.3%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee