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County record · fips 16001 · Idaho

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Republican ×22 since 1940reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections

The Long Record

34 elections against the Idaho and national vote
2024 result
R+10.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/34
56% of its elections
Closest election
1916
R+0.9
this countyIdahonational (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+128.2 ptsDemocrats
1932+49.4 ptsDemocrats
1900-41.4 ptsRepublicans
1908+38.7 ptsDemocrats
1904-37.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
518,935
College (BA+)
45%
Median income
$91,502
2024 dollars
Non-white
19%
Rural
6%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Boise, ID · Canyon, ID · Elmore, ID · Gem, ID · Owyhee, ID