Polk County, Oregon: null
Oregon · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+3.6
2024 Margin
R+2.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
87K
Population
Polk County, Oregon voted R+3.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 23,768 votes (49.94%). This represented a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
1.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+3.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.0%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population87,433
Median Age
37.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
42.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$77,353(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
74.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
15.2%(US: 18.6%)
Asian
1.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
64.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.3%(22,034) | 49.9%(23,768) | R+3.6 | -2.0 |
| 2020 | 47.5%(22,917) | 49.1%(23,732) | R+1.7 | +4.6 |
| 2016 | 40.8%(16,420) | 47.0%(18,940) | R+6.3 | -1.9 |
| 2012 | 46.2%(16,292) | 50.5%(17,819) | R+4.3 | -3.8 |
| 2008 | 48.4%(17,536) | 48.9%(17,714) | R+0.5 | +10.8 |
| 2004 | 43.6%(15,484) | 55.0%(19,508) | R+11.3 | -0.6 |
| 2000 | 41.9%(11,921) | 52.7%(14,988) | R+10.8 | -8.7 |
| 1996 | 43.2%(10,942) | 45.3%(11,478) | R+2.1 | -0.1 |
| 1992 | 37.3%(9,551) | 39.4%(10,082) | R+2.1 | +2.4 |
| 1988 | 46.7%(9,626) | 51.2%(10,553) | R+4.5 | +14.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46.2%(18,920) | 50.6%(20,746) | R+4.5 | -4.4 |
| 2020 | 48.2%(22,893) | 48.2%(22,931) | R+0.1 | -6.5 |
| 2016 | 48.6%(19,250) | 42.2%(16,693) | D+6.5 | +2.3 |
| 2014 | 48.5%(14,356) | 44.4%(13,118) | D+4.2 | +0.1 |
| 2010 | 50.3%(14,834) | 46.3%(13,640) | D+4.0 | +17.8 |
| 2008 | 39.8%(13,906) | 53.5%(18,718) | R+13.8 | -31.1 |
| 2004 | 56.6%(19,474) | 39.3%(13,503) | D+17.4 | +46.0 |
| 2002 | 33.7%(8,428) | 62.3%(15,581) | R+28.6 | -46.3 |
| 1998 | 56.7%(11,897) | 39.0%(8,177) | D+17.7 | +35.9 |
| 1996 | 39.0%(9,502) | 57.2%(13,942) | R+18.2 | +0.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.5%(15,570) | 52.8%(21,898) | R+15.2 | -5.0 |
| 2018 | 41.6%(15,529) | 51.8%(19,341) | R+10.2 | +4.6 |
| 2016 | 40.1%(15,960) | 54.9%(21,847) | R+14.8 | -3.3 |
| 2014 | 41.4%(12,375) | 52.9%(15,809) | R+11.5 | -1.2 |
| 2010 | 43.4%(12,899) | 53.7%(15,966) | R+10.3 | -10.2 |
| 2006 | 46.2%(12,620) | 46.3%(12,643) | R+0.1 | +8.6 |
| 2002 | 43.7%(10,956) | 52.4%(13,128) | R+8.7 | -40.5 |
| 1998 | 63.7%(13,173) | 31.8%(6,583) | D+31.9 | +36.8 |
| 1994 | 44.7%(10,280) | 49.7%(11,424) | R+5.0 | -3.5 |
| 1990 | 38.3%(7,824) | 39.7%(8,121) | R+1.4 | -9.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(71.9%) | Bernie Sanders(16.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(54.2%) | Hillary Clinton(43.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(60.4%) | Ted Cruz(23.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(55.0%) | Hillary Clinton(44.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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