County record · fips 08067 · Colorado
La PlataCO
Democratic ×6 since 2004reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections
The Long Record
37 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
D+19.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
17–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/37
57% of its elections
Closest election
1924
D+1.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +193.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | -95.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1904 | -73.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -50.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +40.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
56,331
College (BA+)
49%
Median income
$86,056
2024 dollars
Non-white
24%
Rural
66%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Archuleta, CO · Hinsdale, CO · Montezuma, CO · San Juan, CO · San Juan, NM