Mendocino County, California, CA
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
D+26.8
2024 Margin
R+9.0%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
92K
Population
Mendocino County, California voted D+26.8 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 24,049 votes (61.32%). This represented a R+9.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+26.8
2020→2024 SwingR+9.0%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population91,601
Median Age
43.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,335(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
62.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
26.9%(US: 18.6%)
Asian
2.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
60.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
13.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
17.4%(-1.3 vs US)
Evangelical
5.2%(-11.3 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
1.9%(-3.3 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.8%
Age Distribution
Median:43.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
21.1%
18-29
7.0%↓
30-44
17.3%
45-64
30.5%↑
65+
24.1%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
11.8%EducationAbove avg
11.4%Professional ServicesBelow avg
9.3%ManufacturingBelow avg
7.4%Construction
7.4%AgricultureVery high
5.5%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.3%(24,049) | 34.5%(13,528) | D+26.8 | R+9.0 |
| 2020 | 66.4%(28,782) | 30.6%(13,267) | D+35.8 | D+6.3 |
| 2016 | 58.2%(22,079) | 28.7%(10,888) | D+29.5 | R+9.0 |
| 2012 | 66.0%(23,193) | 27.5%(9,658) | D+38.5 | R+4.1 |
| 2008 | 69.3%(27,843) | 26.7%(10,721) | D+42.6 | D+12.9 |
| 2004 | 63.5%(24,385) | 33.7%(12,955) | D+29.7 | D+17.1 |
| 2000 | 48.3%(16,634) | 35.7%(12,272) | D+12.7 | R+3.2 |
| 1996 | 45.7%(14,952) | 29.9%(9,765) | D+15.9 | R+12.6 |
| 1992 | 50.2%(18,344) | 21.8%(7,958) | D+28.4 | D+14.9 |
| 1988 | 55.4%(17,152) | 41.9%(12,979) | D+13.5 | D+19.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49.3%(15,113) | 0.0%(0) | D+49.3 | D+8.6 |
| 2012 | 70.3%(24,254) | 29.6%(10,224) | D+40.7 | D+1.3 |
| 2006 | 64.5%(19,645) | 25.2%(7,662) | D+39.4 | D+19.9 |
| 2000 | 51.0%(16,981) | 31.5%(10,503) | D+19.4 | D+9.1 |
| 1994 | 50.3%(15,008) | 39.9%(11,912) | D+10.4 | R+19.9 |
| 1992 | 60.6%(22,000) | 30.3%(10,993) | D+30.3 | D+22.0 |
| 1988 | 52.0%(15,835) | 43.7%(13,318) | D+8.3 | D+17.7 |
| 1982 | 42.1%(11,100) | 51.6%(13,593) | R+9.5 | R+11.4 |
| 1976 | 48.9%(10,594) | 47.0%(10,174) | D+1.9 | R+9.2 |
| 1970 | 54.4%(9,222) | 43.3%(7,336) | D+11.1 | D+5.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 66.3%(22,152) | 33.7%(11,255) | D+32.6 | R+10.9 |
| 2014 | 71.8%(17,340) | 28.2%(6,825) | D+43.5 | D+10.1 |
| 2010 | 63.3%(20,186) | 29.9%(9,524) | D+33.4 | D+34.1 |
| 2006 | 44.7%(13,790) | 45.4%(14,002) | R+0.7 | R+10.7 |
| 2002 | 43.5%(10,832) | 33.5%(8,331) | D+10.0 | R+17.1 |
| 1998 | 57.4%(16,450) | 30.2%(8,659) | D+27.2 | D+30.2 |
| 1994 | 45.3%(13,716) | 48.4%(14,645) | R+3.1 | R+12.8 |
| 1990 | 50.6%(14,515) | 40.9%(11,723) | D+9.7 | D+24.6 |
| 1986 | 41.0%(10,054) | 56.0%(13,710) | R+14.9 | R+16.4 |
| 1982 | 48.3%(12,786) | 46.8%(12,398) | D+1.5 | R+16.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab