Kern County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+21.1
2024 Margin
R+10.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
909K
Population
Kern County, California voted R+21.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 167,879 votes (59.27%). This represented a R+10.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.5
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+21.1
2020→2024 SwingR+10.9%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population909,235
Median Age
32.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$63,883(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
30.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
55.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
59.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
19.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.2%(108,241) | 59.3%(167,879) | R+21.1 | -10.9 |
| 2020 | 43.7%(133,366) | 53.9%(164,484) | R+10.2 | +2.5 |
| 2016 | 40.4%(98,689) | 53.1%(129,584) | R+12.7 | +4.1 |
| 2012 | 40.3%(89,495) | 57.0%(126,618) | R+16.7 | +1.0 |
| 2008 | 40.0%(93,457) | 57.6%(134,793) | R+17.7 | +16.3 |
| 2004 | 32.5%(68,603) | 66.5%(140,417) | R+34.0 | -9.5 |
| 2000 | 36.2%(66,003) | 60.7%(110,663) | R+24.5 | -7.3 |
| 1996 | 36.6%(62,658) | 53.8%(92,151) | R+17.2 | -5.9 |
| 1992 | 33.8%(60,510) | 45.0%(80,762) | R+11.3 | +12.8 |
| 1988 | 37.4%(55,083) | 61.5%(90,550) | R+24.1 | +6.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 40.0%(66,628) | 0.0%(0) | D+40.0 | +55.4 |
| 2012 | 42.3%(92,252) | 57.7%(125,906) | R+15.4 | +0.5 |
| 2006 | 39.3%(58,330) | 55.2%(81,944) | R+15.9 | -8.7 |
| 2000 | 43.3%(77,676) | 50.4%(90,564) | R+7.2 | +29.8 |
| 1994 | 26.6%(39,987) | 63.6%(95,504) | R+37.0 | -18.8 |
| 1992 | 36.3%(63,661) | 54.5%(95,483) | R+18.1 | +7.1 |
| 1988 | 35.5%(53,415) | 60.8%(91,303) | R+25.2 | -0.6 |
| 1982 | 35.5%(44,701) | 60.1%(75,613) | R+24.6 | -12.3 |
| 1976 | 42.7%(46,411) | 54.9%(59,740) | R+12.3 | -17.3 |
| 1970 | 51.7%(50,960) | 46.7%(45,993) | D+5.0 | +7.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 41.1%(83,507) | 58.9%(119,870) | R+17.9 | +0.3 |
| 2014 | 40.9%(54,269) | 59.1%(78,417) | R+18.2 | +0.9 |
| 2010 | 36.7%(63,347) | 55.7%(96,249) | R+19.1 | +29.4 |
| 2006 | 23.6%(35,512) | 72.1%(108,253) | R+48.4 | -21.9 |
| 2002 | 33.7%(46,250) | 60.2%(82,660) | R+26.5 | -13.0 |
| 1998 | 41.8%(59,132) | 55.3%(78,213) | R+13.5 | +30.3 |
| 1994 | 25.7%(39,137) | 69.5%(105,733) | R+43.8 | -18.0 |
| 1990 | 34.3%(41,763) | 60.1%(73,065) | R+25.7 | +12.6 |
| 1986 | 29.9%(37,973) | 68.2%(86,547) | R+38.3 | -25.4 |
| 1982 | 42.4%(53,799) | 55.3%(70,095) | R+12.9 | -20.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(86.6%) | Nikki Haley(10.8%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(38.5%) | Joe Biden(27.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.1%) | Bernie Sanders(43.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(77.5%) | Ted Cruz(11.8%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | Other(0.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(57.0%) | Barack Obama(33.5%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee