Shasta County, California: Deep Red Country
California · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+36.5
2024 Margin
R+3.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
182K
Population
Shasta County, California voted R+36.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 59,539 votes (66.96%). This represented a R+3.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+36.5
2020→2024 SwingR+3.3%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population182,155
Median Age
41.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$68,347(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
76.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
11.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
65.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.1%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
5.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
24.4%(+7.9 vs US)
Catholic
7.1%(-11.6 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
3.5%(+1.5 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
1.0%(-4.2 vs US)
Black Protestant
0.1%(-2.1 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
21.7%
18-29
7.3%↓
30-44
18.6%
45-64
31.1%↑
65+
21.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.5%Education
10.4%Professional ServicesBelow avg
9.7%Construction
7.9%HealthcareVery low
5.8%ManufacturingBelow avg
5.3%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.5%(27,130) | 67.0%(59,539) | R+36.5 | R+3.3 |
| 2020 | 32.3%(30,000) | 65.4%(60,789) | R+33.1 | D+3.3 |
| 2016 | 27.5%(22,301) | 63.9%(51,778) | R+36.4 | R+7.3 |
| 2012 | 33.8%(25,819) | 62.8%(48,067) | R+29.1 | R+3.3 |
| 2008 | 35.9%(28,867) | 61.7%(49,588) | R+25.8 | D+10.1 |
| 2004 | 31.3%(24,339) | 67.2%(52,249) | R+35.9 | R+1.1 |
| 2000 | 30.3%(20,127) | 65.0%(43,278) | R+34.8 | R+12.7 |
| 1996 | 33.1%(20,848) | 55.2%(34,736) | R+22.1 | R+12.4 |
| 1992 | 31.6%(21,605) | 41.2%(28,190) | R+9.6 | D+10.9 |
| 1988 | 38.8%(21,171) | 59.4%(32,402) | R+20.6 | D+5.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 34.9%(19,397) | 0.0%(0) | D+34.9 | D+61.8 |
| 2012 | 36.5%(27,155) | 63.5%(47,184) | R+26.9 | R+8.4 |
| 2006 | 37.9%(22,097) | 56.5%(32,876) | R+18.5 | R+0.3 |
| 2000 | 36.8%(24,027) | 55.0%(35,884) | R+18.2 | D+17.0 |
| 1994 | 27.8%(15,077) | 63.0%(34,129) | R+35.2 | R+21.5 |
| 1992 | 37.8%(25,111) | 51.5%(34,192) | R+13.7 | D+10.7 |
| 1988 | 36.0%(18,384) | 60.4%(30,821) | R+24.4 | D+1.5 |
| 1982 | 34.6%(16,071) | 60.5%(28,109) | R+25.9 | R+19.5 |
| 1976 | 44.5%(16,691) | 51.0%(19,110) | R+6.5 | R+37.7 |
| 1970 | 65.0%(17,629) | 33.7%(9,151) | D+31.2 | D+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 28.9%(20,256) | 71.1%(49,825) | R+42.2 | R+18.3 |
| 2014 | 38.1%(21,509) | 61.9%(35,007) | R+23.9 | D+5.1 |
| 2010 | 31.9%(20,797) | 60.8%(39,702) | R+29.0 | D+23.8 |
| 2006 | 21.2%(12,434) | 73.9%(43,436) | R+52.8 | R+25.3 |
| 2002 | 31.5%(15,292) | 59.0%(28,625) | R+27.5 | R+18.0 |
| 1998 | 43.3%(23,076) | 52.8%(28,130) | R+9.5 | D+34.1 |
| 1994 | 24.8%(13,633) | 68.5%(37,577) | R+43.6 | R+22.1 |
| 1990 | 36.4%(17,795) | 57.9%(28,322) | R+21.5 | D+22.6 |
| 1986 | 26.9%(11,149) | 71.0%(29,447) | R+44.1 | R+25.2 |
| 1982 | 38.7%(18,053) | 57.6%(26,902) | R+18.9 | R+38.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab