Modoc County, California
AkashicModoc County, CATrumpR+46.7
2024 precinct map of Modoc CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Modoc County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 71.8% | 2,884 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 25.1% | 1,008 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.American Independent | 2.1% | 86 |
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20 precincts · 4,016 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1876–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 25.1%Harris1,008 | 71.8%Trump2,884 | 2.1%Kennedy86 | 4,016 | ||
| R | 26.3%Biden1,150 | 71.2%Trump3,109 | 0.9%Jorgensen39 | 4,367 | ||
| R | 22.8%Clinton877 | 70.2%Trump2,696 | 3.2%Johnson122 | 3,843 | ||
| R | 27.6%Obama1,111 | 69.1%Romney2,777 | 1.0%Johnson42 | 4,019 | ||
| R | 29.7%Obama1,313 | 67.4%McCain2,981 | 2.9%Nader126 | 4,420 | ||
| R | 25.7%Kerry1,149 | 72.4%Bush3,235 | 1.9%Badnarik83 | 4,467 | ||
| R | 23.0%Gore945 | 72.3%Bush2,969 | 3.0%Nader122 | 4,107 | ||
| R | 31.8%Clinton1,368 | 53.1%Dole2,285 | 12.3%Perot528 | 4,303 | ||
| R | 32.2%Clinton1,489 | 39.0%Bush1,803 | 27.4%Perot1,269 | 4,625 | ||
| R | 35.3%Dukakis1,416 | 62.7%Bush2,518 | 2.1%Paul83 | 4,017 | ||
| R | 28.3%Mondale1,219 | 69.5%Reagan2,995 | 2.2%Bergland96 | 4,310 | ||
| R | 26.2%Carter1,046 | 64.5%Reagan2,579 | 9.4%Anderson375 | 4,000 | ||
| R | 46.3%Carter1,733 | 51.2%Ford1,917 | 2.5%Macbride94 | 3,744 | ||
| R | 35.7%McGovern1,271 | 58.5%Nixon2,085 | 5.9%Schmitz209 | 3,565 | ||
| R | 38.7%Humphrey1,264 | 52.4%Nixon1,713 | 8.9%Wallace290 | 3,267 | ||
| D | 58.7%Johnson1,972 | 41.3%Goldwater1,386 | 0.0% | 3,358 | ||
| R | 47.6%Kennedy1,691 | 51.8%Nixon1,839 | 0.6%Byrd20 | 3,550 | ||
| R | 46.4%Stevenson1,729 | 53.2%Eisenhower1,981 | 0.3%Andrews13 | 3,723 | ||
| R | 38.3%Stevenson1,548 | 61.2%Eisenhower2,475 | 0.6%Hallinan24 | 4,047 | ||
| D | 50.5%Truman1,607 | 46.5%Dewey1,480 | 2.9%Thurmond93 | 3,180 | ||
| D | 54.3%Roosevelt1,540 | 45.4%Dewey1,288 | 0.3%Thomas9 | 2,837 | ||
| D | 61.5%Roosevelt2,232 | 37.8%Willkie1,371 | 0.7%Thomas27 | 3,630 | ||
| D | 64.6%Roosevelt1,828 | 34.2%Landon968 | 1.2%Lemke35 | 2,831 | ||
| D | 68.9%Roosevelt1,643 | 27.5%Hoover655 | 3.7%Thomas88 | 2,386 | ||
| R | 42.8%Smith711 | 56.7%Hoover942 | 0.4%Thomas7 | 1,660 | ||
| R | 22.4%Davis374 | 43.7%Coolidge731 | 33.9%La Follette567 | 1,672 | ||
| R | 33.8%Cox535 | 62.6%Harding992 | 3.7%Debs58 | 1,585 | ||
| D | 58.2%Wilson1,222 | 36.6%Hughes768 | 5.1%Benson108 | 2,098 | ||
| D | 54.9%Wilson941 | 0.0%Taft0 | 45.1%Roosevelt773 | 1,714 | ||
| R | 46.2%Bryan574 | 49.9%Taft620 | 3.9%Debs48 | 1,242 | ||
| R | 42.8%Parker444 | 53.9%Roosevelt559 | 3.3%Debs34 | 1,037 | ||
| D | 53.4%Bryan532 | 44.8%McKinley446 | 1.8%Woolley18 | 996 | ||
| D | 64.7%Bryan588 | 33.0%McKinley300 | 2.3%Palmer21 | 909 | ||
| D | 52.1%Cleveland596 | 35.5%Harrison406 | 12.5%Weaver143 | 1,145 | ||
| D | 53.1%Cleveland679 | 43.2%Harrison552 | 3.7%Fisk47 | 1,278 | ||
| D | 54.4%Cleveland609 | 42.7%Blaine478 | 2.9%Butler33 | 1,120 | ||
| D | 54.1%Hancock490 | 45.3%Garfield410 | 0.7%Weaver6 | 906 | ||
| D | 60.8%Tilden322 | 39.2%Hayes208 | 0.0% | 530 |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1876–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1876 | +21.5% |
| 1880 | +8.8% |
| 1884 | +11.7% |
| 1888 | +9.9% |
| 1892 | +16.6% |
| 1896 | +31.7% |
| 1900 | +8.6% |
| 1904 | −11.1% |
| 1908 | −3.7% |
| 1912 | +54.9% |
| 1916 | +21.6% |
| 1920 | −28.8% |
| 1924 | −21.4% |
| 1928 | −13.9% |
| 1932 | +41.4% |
| 1936 | +30.4% |
| 1940 | +23.7% |
| 1944 | +8.9% |
| 1948 | +4.0% |
| 1952 | −22.9% |
| 1956 | −6.8% |
| 1960 | −4.2% |
| 1964 | +17.5% |
| 1968 | −13.7% |
| 1972 | −22.8% |
| 1976 | −4.9% |
| 1980 | −38.3% |
| 1984 | −41.2% |
| 1988 | −27.4% |
| 1992 | −6.8% |
| 1996 | −21.3% |
| 2000 | −49.3% |
| 2004 | −46.7% |
| 2008 | −37.7% |
| 2012 | −41.5% |
| 2016 | −47.3% |
| 2020 | −44.9% |
| 2024 | −46.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,150 | 1,047 | 2,840 | 835 | 428 |
| 2024 | 5,099 | 967 | 2,883 | 774 | 475 |
Source: California Secretary of State
Modoc's high-desert ranching economy and sparse population of under 10,000 produced a 46-point Republican presidential margin in 2024—the widest of any county in a state that voted heavily Democratic statewide.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 54.9 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 49.3 points in 2000. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 46.7 points.
A population of 8,600, a 75% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,455 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Custer County and Fremont County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Modoc County, California vote in 2024?
In 2024, Modoc County, California voted Republican by 46.7 points (R+46.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,016 votes cast, 1,008 went Democratic and 2,884 went Republican.
When did Modoc County, California last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Modoc County, California voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Modoc County, California?
Modoc County, California has a population of 8,600 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Modoc County, California?
Median household income in Modoc County, California is $59,455 — below the national median of $80,734. The California state median is $99,122.
What is the political history of Modoc County, California?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Modoc County, California from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 23 went Republican.