County record · fips 08023 · Colorado
CostillaCO
Democratic ×25 since 1928reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections
The Long Record
37 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
D+15.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
28–9
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/37
54% of its elections
Closest election
1884
R+1.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +147.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | -86.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | -79.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | +60.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +34.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,607
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$36,861
2024 dollars
Non-white
63%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
29%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alamosa, CO · Conejos, CO · Huerfano, CO · Las Animas, CO · Colfax, NM · Taos, NM