County record · fips 08011 · Colorado
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Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections
The Long Record
37 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
R+39.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/37
73% of its elections
Closest election
1900
R+1.9
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +150.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | -89.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +65.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | -52.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -51.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,549
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$50,179
2024 dollars
Non-white
46%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Baca, CO · Kiowa, CO · Las Animas, CO · Otero, CO · Prowers, CO