Sierra County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+24.2
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
3K
Population
Sierra County, California voted R+24.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,066 votes (60.74%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.5/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+24.2
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population3,236
Median Age
54.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
33.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$61,108(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
9.6%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
78.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.5%(641) | 60.7%(1,066) | R+24.2 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | 37.5%(730) | 58.6%(1,142) | R+21.2 | +2.9 |
| 2016 | 32.4%(601) | 56.4%(1,048) | R+24.1 | -1.7 |
| 2012 | 36.3%(653) | 58.7%(1,056) | R+22.4 | -1.6 |
| 2008 | 37.3%(743) | 58.2%(1,158) | R+20.8 | +10.1 |
| 2004 | 33.2%(646) | 64.1%(1,249) | R+30.9 | +3.3 |
| 2000 | 29.2%(540) | 63.5%(1,172) | R+34.2 | -16.4 |
| 1996 | 33.6%(573) | 51.4%(877) | R+17.8 | -15.8 |
| 1992 | 34.8%(653) | 36.9%(691) | R+2.0 | +2.0 |
| 1988 | 46.6%(791) | 50.7%(860) | R+4.1 | +11.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 38.5%(506) | 0.0%(0) | D+38.5 | +61.4 |
| 2012 | 38.6%(677) | 61.4%(1,078) | R+22.9 | -11.9 |
| 2006 | 40.7%(641) | 51.6%(814) | R+11.0 | +6.3 |
| 2000 | 36.6%(666) | 53.9%(980) | R+17.3 | +2.8 |
| 1994 | 34.3%(548) | 54.3%(869) | R+20.1 | -20.6 |
| 1992 | 45.1%(818) | 44.6%(808) | D+0.6 | +7.6 |
| 1988 | 44.0%(759) | 51.1%(880) | R+7.0 | +1.5 |
| 1982 | 42.8%(794) | 51.4%(952) | R+8.5 | -10.2 |
| 1976 | 49.2%(765) | 47.5%(739) | D+1.7 | -19.4 |
| 1970 | 59.4%(757) | 38.3%(488) | D+21.1 | +17.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 35.9%(599) | 64.1%(1,068) | R+28.1 | -16.5 |
| 2014 | 44.2%(679) | 55.8%(857) | R+11.6 | +10.7 |
| 2010 | 34.8%(635) | 57.0%(1,042) | R+22.3 | +26.3 |
| 2006 | 22.0%(353) | 70.6%(1,131) | R+48.6 | -21.8 |
| 2002 | 29.2%(420) | 56.0%(805) | R+26.8 | -16.0 |
| 1998 | 41.7%(734) | 52.5%(924) | R+10.8 | +18.9 |
| 1994 | 32.0%(528) | 61.8%(1,018) | R+29.7 | -20.8 |
| 1990 | 42.1%(671) | 51.0%(813) | R+8.9 | +27.9 |
| 1986 | 30.1%(474) | 67.0%(1,053) | R+36.8 | -36.5 |
| 1982 | 48.0%(907) | 48.3%(914) | R+0.4 | -5.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(85.9%) | Nikki Haley(10.9%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(26.8%) | Joe Biden(20.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(56.4%) | Hillary Clinton(42.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(84.0%) | Ted Cruz(5.8%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | — | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(45.1%) | Hillary Clinton(37.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee