Modoc County, California: Deep Red Country
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+46.6
2024 Margin
R+1.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
9K
Population
Modoc County, California voted R+46.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,884 votes (71.62%). This represented a R+1.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+46.6
2020→2024 SwingR+1.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population8,700
Median Age
47.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$54,962(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
75.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
15.3%(US: 18.6%)
Asian
1.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
77.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.4%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.0%(1,008) | 71.6%(2,884) | R+46.6 | R+1.7 |
| 2020 | 26.3%(1,150) | 71.2%(3,109) | R+44.9 | D+2.5 |
| 2016 | 22.8%(877) | 70.2%(2,696) | R+47.3 | R+5.9 |
| 2012 | 27.6%(1,111) | 69.1%(2,777) | R+41.5 | R+3.7 |
| 2008 | 29.7%(1,313) | 67.4%(2,981) | R+37.7 | D+9.0 |
| 2004 | 25.7%(1,149) | 72.4%(3,235) | R+46.7 | D+2.6 |
| 2000 | 23.0%(945) | 72.3%(2,969) | R+49.3 | R+28.0 |
| 1996 | 31.8%(1,368) | 53.1%(2,285) | R+21.3 | R+14.5 |
| 1992 | 32.2%(1,489) | 39.0%(1,803) | R+6.8 | D+20.6 |
| 1988 | 35.3%(1,416) | 62.7%(2,518) | R+27.4 | D+13.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 28.7%(751) | 0.0%(0) | D+28.7 | D+68.5 |
| 2012 | 30.1%(1,188) | 69.9%(2,761) | R+39.8 | R+17.2 |
| 2006 | 34.4%(1,264) | 57.0%(2,093) | R+22.6 | D+7.5 |
| 2000 | 30.8%(1,221) | 60.9%(2,414) | R+30.1 | D+8.9 |
| 1994 | 24.8%(951) | 63.7%(2,447) | R+39.0 | R+21.8 |
| 1992 | 35.8%(1,572) | 53.0%(2,327) | R+17.2 | D+8.4 |
| 1988 | 35.2%(1,414) | 60.7%(2,441) | R+25.6 | D+14.5 |
| 1982 | 26.5%(968) | 66.5%(2,431) | R+40.0 | R+32.0 |
| 1976 | 44.2%(1,627) | 52.2%(1,924) | R+8.1 | R+13.7 |
| 1970 | 51.6%(1,501) | 45.9%(1,336) | D+5.7 | D+6.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23.8%(820) | 76.2%(2,628) | R+52.4 | R+6.8 |
| 2014 | 27.2%(770) | 72.8%(2,061) | R+45.6 | R+7.3 |
| 2010 | 26.6%(1,001) | 64.8%(2,444) | R+38.3 | D+17.7 |
| 2006 | 19.2%(723) | 75.2%(2,829) | R+56.0 | R+18.7 |
| 2002 | 26.6%(900) | 63.9%(2,161) | R+37.3 | R+25.1 |
| 1998 | 40.7%(1,428) | 53.0%(1,856) | R+12.2 | D+6.4 |
| 1994 | 32.8%(1,257) | 51.5%(1,972) | R+18.7 | D+2.9 |
| 1990 | 35.8%(1,320) | 57.4%(2,115) | R+21.6 | D+30.2 |
| 1986 | 22.9%(810) | 74.7%(2,641) | R+51.8 | R+9.3 |
| 1982 | 26.4%(995) | 68.8%(2,599) | R+42.5 | R+30.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab