Plumas County, CA
CA · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
Plumas County, CA (California) voted R+16.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,725 votes (56.85%) to 4,020 (39.92%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Plumas County is classified as a solid Republican county. Plumas County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 19,423.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.9%(4,020) | 56.9%(5,725) | R+16.9 | R+0.2 |
| 2020 | 40.5%(4,561) | 57.2%(6,445) | R+16.7 | D+3.2 |
| 2016 | 35.1%(3,459) | 55.0%(5,420) | R+19.9 | R+3.1 |
| 2012 | 39.9%(4,026) | 56.8%(5,721) | R+16.8 | R+4.8 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(4,715) | 54.7%(6,035) | R+12.0 | D+12.8 |
| 2004 | 36.9%(4,129) | 61.7%(6,905) | R+24.8 | D+2.9 |
| 2000 | 33.3%(3,458) | 61.0%(6,343) | R+27.7 | R+13.7 |
| 1996 | 36.3%(3,540) | 50.3%(4,905) | R+14.0 | R+15.4 |
| 1992 | 37.6%(3,742) | 36.2%(3,599) | D+1.4 | D+5.3 |
| 1988 | 47.1%(4,251) | 51.1%(4,603) | R+3.9 | D+11.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Plumas County, CA • 1876–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.4%(3,921) | 60.6%(6,034) | R+21.2 | R+138.1 |
| 2018 | 116.9%(8,467) | 0.0%(0) | D+116.9 | R+7.3 |
| 2016 | 124.2%(8,727) | 0.0%(0) | D+124.2 | D+138.6 |
| 2012 | 42.8%(4,162) | 57.2%(5,560) | R+14.4 | R+9.1 |
| 2006 | 44.4%(3,881) | 49.7%(4,345) | R+5.3 | D+5.2 |
| 2000 | 40.8%(4,075) | 51.2%(5,122) | R+10.5 | D+7.0 |
| 1994 | 36.5%(3,082) | 54.0%(4,559) | R+17.5 | R+20.3 |
| 1992 | 46.7%(4,647) | 43.8%(4,367) | D+2.8 | D+11.3 |
| 1988 | 43.6%(3,877) | 52.1%(4,635) | R+8.5 | D+3.6 |
| 1982 | 40.2%(3,013) | 52.3%(3,920) | R+12.1 | R+13.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35.7%(3,083) | 64.3%(5,550) | R+28.6 | R+2.9 |
| 2018 | 37.2%(3,433) | 62.8%(5,807) | R+25.7 | R+9.2 |
| 2014 | 41.7%(2,966) | 58.3%(4,139) | R+16.5 | D+2.2 |
| 2010 | 37.4%(3,444) | 56.2%(5,168) | R+18.7 | D+26.0 |
| 2006 | 24.8%(2,194) | 69.5%(6,160) | R+44.8 | R+23.0 |
| 2002 | 33.1%(2,598) | 54.8%(4,310) | R+21.8 | R+13.5 |
| 1998 | 44.0%(3,764) | 52.3%(4,472) | R+8.3 | D+25.0 |
| 1994 | 30.6%(2,630) | 63.9%(5,492) | R+33.3 | R+23.9 |
| 1990 | 42.5%(3,477) | 51.9%(4,243) | R+9.4 | D+29.2 |
| 1986 | 29.6%(2,096) | 68.2%(4,827) | R+38.6 | R+27.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab