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County record · fips 08091 · Colorado

OurayCO

Democratic ×5 since 2008reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections

The Long Record

37 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
D+21.6
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
15–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/37
62% of its elections
Closest election
1940
D+1.3
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+196.6 ptsDemocrats
1892-86.8 ptsRepublicans
1920-69.1 ptsRepublicans
1900-50.2 ptsRepublicans
1904-38.5 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,087
College (BA+)
56%
Median income
$91,020
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
36%

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

Neighbouring counties

Gunnison, CO · Hinsdale, CO · Montrose, CO · San Juan, CO · San Miguel, CO