Lassen County, California: Deep Red Country
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+54.0
2024 Margin
R+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
33K
Population
Lassen County, California voted R+54.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 8,619 votes (75.8%). This represented a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+54.0
2020→2024 SwingR+2.8%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population32,730
Median Age
37.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
13.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$59,515(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
61.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
22.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
68.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
15.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020CatholicSwing vote
12.1%(-6.6 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
5.9%(+3.9 vs US)
EvangelicalStrongly R
5.4%(-11.1 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
0.7%(-4.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:37.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
17.9%↓
18-29Lean D, low turnout
7.3%↓
30-44Swing voters
27.4%↑
45-64Lean R, high turnout
31.4%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
16.0%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
11.4%Education
8.4%Construction
7.6%Professional ServicesVery low
5.4%HealthcareVery low
4.3%AgricultureVery high
4.2%Political relevance:
Professional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.8%(2,478) | 75.8%(8,619) | R+54.0 | R+2.8 |
| 2020 | 23.2%(2,799) | 74.5%(8,970) | R+51.2 | R+1.2 |
| 2016 | 20.8%(2,224) | 70.8%(7,574) | R+50.0 | R+10.4 |
| 2012 | 28.5%(3,053) | 68.0%(7,296) | R+39.6 | R+5.5 |
| 2008 | 31.4%(3,586) | 65.5%(7,483) | R+34.1 | D+9.3 |
| 2004 | 27.6%(3,158) | 71.0%(8,126) | R+43.4 | R+4.7 |
| 2000 | 28.2%(2,982) | 66.9%(7,080) | R+38.7 | R+19.7 |
| 1996 | 33.6%(3,318) | 52.6%(5,194) | R+19.0 | R+14.7 |
| 1992 | 32.7%(3,388) | 37.0%(3,836) | R+4.3 | D+15.1 |
| 1988 | 39.1%(3,446) | 58.6%(5,157) | R+19.4 | D+4.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 29.8%(2,030) | 0.0%(0) | D+29.8 | D+70.0 |
| 2012 | 29.9%(3,150) | 70.1%(7,390) | R+40.2 | R+18.3 |
| 2006 | 35.1%(2,968) | 56.9%(4,820) | R+21.9 | R+3.1 |
| 2000 | 35.6%(3,673) | 54.4%(5,618) | R+18.8 | D+5.2 |
| 1994 | 32.4%(2,639) | 56.5%(4,597) | R+24.1 | R+16.8 |
| 1992 | 40.4%(4,005) | 47.6%(4,724) | R+7.3 | D+7.0 |
| 1988 | 40.7%(3,541) | 55.0%(4,780) | R+14.2 | D+8.4 |
| 1982 | 35.3%(2,754) | 58.0%(4,518) | R+22.6 | R+35.3 |
| 1976 | 53.9%(3,781) | 41.2%(2,895) | D+12.6 | R+10.8 |
| 1970 | 60.8%(3,344) | 37.4%(2,057) | D+23.4 | D+11.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22.7%(2,043) | 77.3%(6,973) | R+54.7 | R+19.6 |
| 2014 | 32.4%(2,213) | 67.6%(4,609) | R+35.1 | R+27.1 |
| 2010 | 42.1%(3,895) | 50.1%(4,632) | R+8.0 | D+30.6 |
| 2006 | 27.4%(2,353) | 66.0%(5,665) | R+38.6 | R+11.5 |
| 2002 | 31.6%(2,429) | 58.6%(4,512) | R+27.1 | R+23.8 |
| 1998 | 45.9%(3,792) | 49.1%(4,065) | R+3.3 | D+22.9 |
| 1994 | 32.4%(2,671) | 58.6%(4,827) | R+26.2 | R+7.0 |
| 1990 | 37.0%(3,152) | 56.2%(4,790) | R+19.2 | D+22.1 |
| 1986 | 27.7%(2,067) | 69.0%(5,154) | R+41.3 | R+22.7 |
| 1982 | 38.0%(3,003) | 56.6%(4,472) | R+18.6 | R+26.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab