Sierra County, CA
CA · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
Sierra County, CA (California) voted R+24.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,066 votes (60.74%) to 641 (36.52%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Sierra County is classified as a solid Republican county. Sierra County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 2,746.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
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 | 36.5%(641) | 60.7%(1,066) | R+24.2 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 37.5%(730) | 58.6%(1,142) | R+21.2 | D+2.9 |
| 2016 | 32.4%(601) | 56.4%(1,048) | R+24.1 | R+1.7 |
| 2012 | 36.3%(653) | 58.7%(1,056) | R+22.4 | R+1.6 |
| 2008 | 37.3%(743) | 58.2%(1,158) | R+20.8 | D+10.1 |
| 2004 | 33.2%(646) | 64.1%(1,249) | R+31.0 | D+3.3 |
| 2000 | 29.2%(540) | 63.5%(1,172) | R+34.2 | R+16.4 |
| 1996 | 33.6%(573) | 51.4%(877) | R+17.8 | R+15.8 |
| 1992 | 34.8%(653) | 36.9%(691) | R+2.0 | D+2.0 |
| 1988 | 46.6%(791) | 50.7%(860) | R+4.1 | D+11.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Sierra County, CA • 1876–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.7%(617) | 64.3%(1,110) | R+28.5 | R+131.9 |
| 2018 | 103.3%(1,358) | 0.0%(0) | D+103.3 | R+13.7 |
| 2016 | 117.0%(1,484) | 0.0%(0) | D+117.0 | D+139.9 |
| 2012 | 38.6%(677) | 61.4%(1,078) | R+22.8 | R+11.9 |
| 2006 | 40.7%(641) | 51.6%(814) | R+11.0 | D+6.3 |
| 2000 | 36.6%(666) | 53.9%(980) | R+17.3 | D+2.8 |
| 1994 | 34.3%(548) | 54.3%(869) | R+20.1 | R+20.6 |
| 1992 | 44.9%(818) | 44.3%(808) | D+0.5 | D+7.6 |
| 1988 | 44.1%(759) | 51.1%(880) | R+7.0 | D+1.5 |
| 1982 | 42.8%(794) | 51.3%(952) | R+8.5 | R+10.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.3%(529) | 65.7%(1,014) | R+31.4 | R+3.3 |
| 2018 | 35.9%(599) | 64.1%(1,068) | R+28.1 | R+16.5 |
| 2014 | 44.2%(679) | 55.8%(857) | R+11.6 | D+10.7 |
| 2010 | 34.8%(635) | 57.0%(1,042) | R+22.3 | D+26.3 |
| 2006 | 22.0%(353) | 70.6%(1,131) | R+48.6 | R+21.8 |
| 2002 | 29.2%(420) | 56.0%(805) | R+26.8 | R+16.0 |
| 1998 | 41.7%(734) | 52.5%(924) | R+10.8 | D+18.9 |
| 1994 | 32.0%(528) | 61.8%(1,018) | R+29.7 | R+20.8 |
| 1990 | 42.1%(671) | 51.0%(813) | R+8.9 | D+27.9 |
| 1986 | 30.2%(474) | 67.0%(1,053) | R+36.8 | R+36.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab