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County record · fips 08003 · Colorado

AlamosaCO

Republican ×2 since 2020reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections

The Long Record

28 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
R+11.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/28
82% of its elections
Closest election
2020
R+0.7
this countyColoradonational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1920-52.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+43.6 ptsDemocrats
1968-43.3 ptsRepublicans
1964+36.3 ptsDemocrats
1952-35.6 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,581
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$55,397
2024 dollars
Non-white
55%
Rural
33%
Age 65+
15%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Conejos, CO · Costilla, CO · Huerfano, CO · Rio Grande, CO · Saguache, CO