County record · fips 08079 · Colorado
MineralCO
Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1896–2024 · 33 elections
The Long Record
33 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
R+13.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/33
67% of its elections
Closest election
1924
R+1.0
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | -49.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -48.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -46.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | -43.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1988 | +37.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
729
College (BA+)
52%
Median income
$56,250
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
33%
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 · Rio Grande, CO · Saguache, CO