Sacramento County, California, CA

California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024

D+19.7

2024 Margin

R+5.5%

2020→2024 Swing

D since 1992

Voting Streak

1.6M

Population

Sacramento County, California voted D+19.7 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 381,564 votes (58.1%). This represented a R+5.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultD+19.7

2020→2024 SwingR+5.5%

Voting StreakD since 1992

Elections on Record38

Demographics

Population1,585,055

Median Age

36.8(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

33.3%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$84,010(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

41.5%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

24.0%(US: 18.6%)

Black

9.6%(US: 12.3%)

Asian

17.2%(US: 5.7%)

Homeownership

58.6%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

12.6%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

5.7%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

26.9%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Catholic

17.7%(-1.0 vs US)

Evangelical

10.0%(-6.5 vs US)

LDS/Mormon

2.5%(+0.5 vs US)

Black Protestant

1.6%(-0.6 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

1.6%(-3.6 vs US)

+ 1 more traditions

Age Distribution

Median:36.8 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

23.1%

18-29

8.3%↓

30-44

22.7%↑

45-64

31.0%↑

65+

14.9%↓

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

Professional Services

12.4%

Retail Trade

10.6%

Education

9.0%

Construction

7.2%

ManufacturingBelow avg

5.7%

HealthcareVery low

4.9%

Political relevance:

Healthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	58.1%(381,564)	38.4%(252,140)	D+19.7	R+5.5
2020	61.4%(440,808)	36.1%(259,405)	D+25.3	D+1.0
2016	58.0%(326,023)	33.8%(189,789)	D+24.2	D+5.3
2012	58.1%(300,503)	39.1%(202,514)	D+18.9	R+0.0
2008	58.3%(316,506)	39.3%(213,583)	D+19.0	D+18.7
2004	49.5%(236,657)	49.3%(235,539)	D+0.2	R+3.8
2000	49.3%(212,792)	45.3%(195,619)	D+4.0	R+5.1
1996	49.8%(203,019)	40.8%(166,049)	D+9.1	D+0.9
1992	43.6%(197,540)	35.4%(160,366)	D+8.2	D+11.5
1988	47.6%(188,557)	51.0%(201,832)	R+3.4	D+9.1

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2018	100.0%(445,247)	0.0%(0)	D+100.0	0.0
2016	100.0%(479,975)	0.0%(0)	D+100.0	D+78.6
2012	60.7%(302,078)	39.3%(195,412)	D+21.4	D+1.7
2006	59.9%(201,221)	40.1%(134,887)	D+19.7	D+3.0
2000	58.4%(228,992)	41.6%(163,343)	D+16.7	D+12.4
1994	52.2%(168,073)	47.8%(154,128)	D+4.3	R+12.8
1992	58.5%(237,722)	41.5%(168,318)	D+17.1	D+24.8
1988	46.2%(173,110)	53.8%(201,827)	R+7.7	R+4.8
1982	48.6%(152,523)	51.4%(161,453)	R+2.8	D+2.8
1976	47.2%(123,217)	52.8%(137,871)	R+5.6	R+29.8

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2018	58.8%(302,696)	41.2%(212,010)	D+17.6	R+7.0
2014	62.3%(202,416)	37.7%(122,342)	D+24.7	D+5.4
2010	59.6%(239,599)	40.4%(162,369)	D+19.2	D+47.0
2006	36.1%(123,685)	63.9%(218,889)	R+27.8	R+21.2
2002	46.7%(129,143)	53.3%(147,456)	R+6.6	R+24.9
1998	59.1%(206,870)	40.9%(142,970)	D+18.3	D+32.8
1994	42.7%(146,423)	57.3%(196,229)	R+14.5	R+8.6
1990	47.0%(149,215)	53.0%(167,982)	R+5.9	D+32.7
1986	30.7%(91,660)	69.3%(207,086)	R+38.6	R+30.8
1982	46.1%(146,167)	53.9%(171,176)	R+7.9	R+30.4

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2024	GOP	Donald Trump(77.7%)	Nikki Haley(18.9%)	✓
2020	Dem	Bernie Sanders(33.5%)	Joe Biden(29.7%)	✗
2016	Dem	Hillary Clinton(54.6%)	Bernie Sanders(44.4%)	✓
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(74.9%)	John Kasich(12.3%)	✓
2012	Dem	Barack Obama(100.0%)	Other(0.0%)	—
2008	Dem	Barack Obama(47.3%)	Hillary Clinton(46.5%)	✓