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County record · fips 08041 · Colorado

El PasoCO

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections

The Long Record

37 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
R+10.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–32
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/37
62% of its elections
Closest election
1932
R+2.6
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
1896+147.8 ptsDemocrats
1892-74.4 ptsRepublicans
1900-58.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+50.2 ptsDemocrats
1912+47.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
742,999
College (BA+)
42%
Median income
$90,363
2024 dollars
Non-white
34%
Rural
10%
Age 65+
14%

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

Neighbouring counties

Douglas, CO · Elbert, CO · Fremont, CO · Lincoln, CO · Pueblo, CO · Teller, CO