Placer County, California: null
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+8.5
2024 Margin
R+1.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
405K
Population
Placer County, California voted R+8.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 123,941 votes (52.77%). This represented a R+1.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.2
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+8.5
2020→2024 SwingR+1.9%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population404,739
Median Age
42.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
58.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$109,375(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
67.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
15.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
8.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
74.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.3%(103,958) | 52.8%(123,941) | R+8.5 | -1.9 |
| 2020 | 45.5%(106,869) | 52.1%(122,488) | R+6.6 | +5.0 |
| 2016 | 39.5%(73,509) | 51.1%(95,138) | R+11.6 | +7.7 |
| 2012 | 38.9%(66,818) | 58.2%(99,921) | R+19.3 | -8.0 |
| 2008 | 43.2%(75,112) | 54.5%(94,647) | R+11.2 | +15.1 |
| 2004 | 36.3%(55,573) | 62.6%(95,969) | R+26.4 | -3.1 |
| 2000 | 36.0%(42,449) | 59.3%(69,835) | R+23.3 | -7.6 |
| 1996 | 37.0%(34,981) | 52.8%(49,808) | R+15.7 | -7.5 |
| 1992 | 33.7%(30,783) | 41.9%(38,298) | R+8.2 | +12.4 |
| 1988 | 39.0%(27,516) | 59.6%(42,096) | R+20.6 | +7.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 46.5%(66,578) | 0.0%(0) | D+46.5 | +63.7 |
| 2012 | 41.4%(68,599) | 58.6%(97,139) | R+17.2 | -10.9 |
| 2006 | 44.5%(53,956) | 50.9%(61,615) | R+6.3 | +5.0 |
| 2000 | 41.0%(47,169) | 52.3%(60,182) | R+11.3 | +6.1 |
| 1994 | 36.9%(27,934) | 54.3%(41,058) | R+17.4 | -17.4 |
| 1992 | 45.8%(40,511) | 45.7%(40,497) | D+0.0 | +24.7 |
| 1988 | 35.8%(25,243) | 60.4%(42,643) | R+24.6 | -7.6 |
| 1982 | 38.6%(19,449) | 55.7%(28,059) | R+17.1 | -10.9 |
| 1976 | 45.2%(18,314) | 51.5%(20,829) | R+6.2 | -23.6 |
| 1970 | 57.7%(16,171) | 40.4%(11,309) | D+17.4 | +6.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 41.2%(72,270) | 58.8%(103,157) | R+17.6 | -8.4 |
| 2014 | 45.4%(51,241) | 54.6%(61,604) | R+9.2 | +9.6 |
| 2010 | 38.2%(54,576) | 57.0%(81,410) | R+18.8 | +34.0 |
| 2006 | 21.6%(26,723) | 74.4%(91,972) | R+52.8 | -21.4 |
| 2002 | 29.7%(28,495) | 61.0%(58,623) | R+31.4 | -21.2 |
| 1998 | 43.5%(38,734) | 53.7%(47,745) | R+10.1 | +28.2 |
| 1994 | 28.7%(21,915) | 67.0%(51,213) | R+38.3 | -20.0 |
| 1990 | 38.2%(24,577) | 56.5%(36,397) | R+18.4 | +30.3 |
| 1986 | 24.7%(12,542) | 73.3%(37,288) | R+48.6 | -34.3 |
| 1982 | 41.1%(20,832) | 55.5%(28,082) | R+14.3 | -26.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(79.1%) | Nikki Haley(17.9%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(32.0%) | Bernie Sanders(25.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.1%) | Bernie Sanders(44.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(79.2%) | John Kasich(10.3%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | Other(0.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(47.7%) | Barack Obama(43.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee