HarrisDemocratic57.2%262TrumpRepublican40.2%184OtherAll other candidates2.6%12
D+17.0- Lead
- 78
- Total
- 458
- vs nation
- D+18.5
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic76.2%317TrumpRepublican20.7%86OtherAll other candidates3.1%13
D+55.5- Lead
- 231
- Total
- 416
- vs nation
- D+51.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic78.1%310TrumpRepublican17.4%69OtherAll other candidates4.5%18
D+60.7- Lead
- 241
- Total
- 397
- vs nation
- D+58.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic75.0%396RomneyRepublican22.3%118OtherAll other candidates2.7%14
D+52.7- Lead
- 278
- Total
- 528
- vs nation
- D+48.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic71.2%423McCainRepublican27.9%166OtherAll other candidates0.8%5
D+43.3- Lead
- 257
- Total
- 594
- vs nation
- D+36.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic63.2%311BushRepublican34.8%171OtherAll other candidates2.0%10
D+28.5- Lead
- 140
- Total
- 492
- vs nation
- D+30.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+17.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,1072024 5-year
- Median household income
- $44,2472024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 3.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 12.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 79.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+60.7 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +28.5% |
| 2008 | +43.3% |
| 2012 | +52.7% |
| 2016 | +60.7% |
| 2020 | +55.5% |
| 2024 | +17.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 57.2%Harris262 | 40.2%Trump184 | 2.6% | D+17.0 | R+38.5 | D+18.5 | 458 | |
| D | 76.2%Biden317 | 20.7%Trump86 | 3.1% | D+55.5 | R+5.2 | D+51.1 | 416 | |
| D | 78.1%Clinton310 | 17.4%Trump69 | 4.5% | D+60.7 | D+8.1 | D+58.6 | 397 | |
| D | 75.0%Obama396 | 22.3%Romney118 | 2.7% | D+52.7 | D+9.4 | D+48.8 | 528 | |
| D | 71.2%Obama423 | 27.9%McCain166 | 0.8% | D+43.3 | — | D+36.0 | 594 | |
| D | 63.2%Kerry311 | 34.8%Bush171 | 2.0% | D+28.5 | — | D+30.9 | 492 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 60.8%268 | 39.2%173 | 441 |
| 2020 | D | 69.3%282 | 30.7%125 | 407 |
Cottonwood sits in Shasta County's agricultural flatlands, where unincorporated CDP status reflects a population that has historically favored limited local government. Voter turnout patterns here track closely with the county's broader rural-conservative lean.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 60.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 38.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 17.0 points.
A population of 3,107, a 3% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $44,247 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cottonwood, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cottonwood, California voted Democratic by 17.0 points (D+17.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 458 votes cast, 262 went Democratic and 184 went Republican.
How many people live in Cottonwood, California?
Cottonwood, California has a population of 3,107 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cottonwood, California?
Median household income in Cottonwood, California is $44,247 — below the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Cottonwood, California?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Cottonwood, California from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.