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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
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
1920-45.0 ptsRepublicans
2000-43.2 ptsRepublicans
1928+40.9 ptsDemocrats
1932+40.9 ptsDemocrats
1924-31.7 ptsRepublicans

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