Lake County, California: Razor-Thin Margins
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+1.4
2024 Margin
R+7.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
68K
Population
Lake County, California voted R+1.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 13,161 votes (49.18%). This represented a R+7.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+1.4
2020→2024 SwingR+7.6%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population68,163
Median Age
44.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$56,259(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
65.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
23.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
70.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.8%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.8%(12,794) | 49.2%(13,161) | R+1.4 | R+7.6 |
| 2020 | 51.5%(14,941) | 45.3%(13,123) | D+6.3 | D+2.6 |
| 2016 | 46.6%(11,500) | 43.0%(10,603) | D+3.6 | R+13.3 |
| 2012 | 56.3%(13,163) | 39.3%(9,200) | D+16.9 | R+2.3 |
| 2008 | 58.0%(14,854) | 38.8%(9,935) | D+19.2 | D+10.9 |
| 2004 | 53.2%(13,141) | 44.9%(11,093) | D+8.3 | R+1.4 |
| 2000 | 51.2%(10,717) | 41.6%(8,699) | D+9.7 | R+4.3 |
| 1996 | 48.9%(10,432) | 35.0%(7,458) | D+13.9 | R+2.7 |
| 1992 | 45.4%(10,548) | 28.8%(6,678) | D+16.7 | D+14.3 |
| 1988 | 50.4%(9,828) | 48.0%(9,366) | D+2.4 | D+13.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 44.1%(8,142) | 0.0%(0) | D+44.1 | D+26.2 |
| 2012 | 59.0%(13,543) | 41.0%(9,424) | D+17.9 | R+3.6 |
| 2006 | 56.4%(10,830) | 34.9%(6,691) | D+21.6 | D+4.4 |
| 2000 | 54.7%(11,410) | 37.5%(7,826) | D+17.2 | D+19.1 |
| 1994 | 44.8%(8,675) | 46.7%(9,043) | R+1.9 | R+22.0 |
| 1992 | 55.1%(12,732) | 35.0%(8,096) | D+20.1 | D+21.6 |
| 1988 | 47.3%(9,210) | 48.9%(9,516) | R+1.6 | D+11.7 |
| 1982 | 41.0%(6,789) | 54.2%(8,988) | R+13.3 | R+10.8 |
| 1976 | 47.3%(5,801) | 49.8%(6,103) | R+2.5 | R+1.3 |
| 1970 | 48.7%(4,411) | 49.8%(4,512) | R+1.1 | D+7.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 51.4%(10,869) | 48.6%(10,280) | D+2.8 | R+19.8 |
| 2014 | 61.3%(10,722) | 38.7%(6,775) | D+22.6 | D+10.5 |
| 2010 | 52.0%(11,004) | 40.0%(8,455) | D+12.1 | D+32.1 |
| 2006 | 36.2%(7,031) | 56.3%(10,930) | R+20.1 | R+26.1 |
| 2002 | 46.7%(7,424) | 40.6%(6,459) | D+6.1 | R+17.0 |
| 1998 | 58.8%(11,074) | 35.8%(6,734) | D+23.1 | D+44.0 |
| 1994 | 36.9%(7,279) | 57.9%(11,416) | R+21.0 | R+21.7 |
| 1990 | 47.9%(8,475) | 47.1%(8,344) | D+0.7 | D+38.1 |
| 1986 | 30.1%(4,904) | 67.4%(10,994) | R+37.4 | R+27.0 |
| 1982 | 42.9%(7,143) | 53.2%(8,867) | R+10.3 | R+23.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab