Riverside County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1896–2024
R+1.3
2024 Margin
R+9.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
Classification
2.4M
Population
Riverside County, California voted R+1.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 463,677 votes (49.3%). This represented a R+9.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.6
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+1.3
2020→2024 SwingR+9.2%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record33
Demographics
Population2,418,185
Median Age
36.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
34.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$84,505(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
32.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
50.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
6.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
68.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.0%(451,782) | 49.3%(463,677) | R+1.3 | -9.2 |
| 2020 | 53.0%(528,340) | 45.0%(449,144) | D+7.9 | +2.6 |
| 2016 | 49.7%(373,695) | 44.4%(333,243) | D+5.4 | +3.7 |
| 2012 | 49.6%(329,063) | 48.0%(318,127) | D+1.6 | -0.7 |
| 2008 | 50.2%(325,017) | 47.9%(310,041) | D+2.3 | +19.1 |
| 2004 | 41.0%(228,806) | 57.8%(322,473) | R+16.8 | -10.3 |
| 2000 | 44.9%(202,576) | 51.4%(231,955) | R+6.5 | -3.9 |
| 1996 | 43.0%(168,579) | 45.6%(178,611) | R+2.6 | -4.1 |
| 1992 | 38.6%(166,241) | 37.1%(159,457) | D+1.6 | +21.5 |
| 1988 | 39.6%(133,122) | 59.5%(199,979) | R+19.9 | +8.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49.2%(269,567) | 0.0%(0) | D+49.2 | +45.4 |
| 2012 | 51.9%(327,698) | 48.1%(303,651) | D+3.8 | +1.7 |
| 2006 | 48.5%(183,532) | 46.4%(175,543) | D+2.1 | -1.4 |
| 2000 | 48.3%(210,235) | 44.8%(195,085) | D+3.5 | +25.6 |
| 1994 | 34.0%(115,333) | 56.1%(190,615) | R+22.2 | -21.3 |
| 1992 | 44.6%(187,548) | 45.4%(191,258) | R+0.9 | +19.3 |
| 1988 | 38.4%(128,422) | 58.6%(195,956) | R+20.2 | -2.3 |
| 1982 | 39.5%(88,106) | 57.3%(127,934) | R+17.9 | -21.7 |
| 1976 | 50.8%(101,031) | 47.0%(93,426) | D+3.8 | -6.8 |
| 1970 | 54.6%(78,781) | 44.0%(63,449) | D+10.6 | +16.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49.8%(319,845) | 50.2%(322,243) | R+0.4 | +5.5 |
| 2014 | 47.1%(165,340) | 52.9%(185,805) | R+5.8 | +2.1 |
| 2010 | 42.7%(206,398) | 50.6%(244,659) | R+7.9 | +27.5 |
| 2006 | 30.1%(115,803) | 65.5%(251,962) | R+35.4 | -23.0 |
| 2002 | 40.3%(121,845) | 52.7%(159,440) | R+12.4 | -17.8 |
| 1998 | 51.1%(173,567) | 45.7%(155,175) | D+5.4 | +38.5 |
| 1994 | 31.1%(107,207) | 64.2%(221,027) | R+33.0 | -13.2 |
| 1990 | 37.5%(102,847) | 57.3%(157,214) | R+19.8 | +12.2 |
| 1986 | 33.1%(78,891) | 65.1%(155,318) | R+32.0 | -23.4 |
| 1982 | 44.7%(100,370) | 53.3%(119,680) | R+8.6 | -22.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(85.2%) | Nikki Haley(12.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(35.8%) | Joe Biden(29.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.1%) | Bernie Sanders(42.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(81.7%) | Ted Cruz(7.8%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | Other(0.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(58.6%) | Barack Obama(34.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee