County record · fips 16009 · Idaho
BenewahID
Republican ×8 since 1996reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections
The Long Record
28 elections against the Idaho and national vote
2024 result
R+62.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/28
82% of its elections
Closest election
1956
R+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -45.0 pts | Republicans |
| 2000 | -43.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +40.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +40.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1924 | -31.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,142
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$59,794
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Kootenai, ID · Latah, ID · Shoshone, ID · Spokane, WA · Whitman, WA