County record · fips 16023 · Idaho
ButteID
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1920–2024 · 27 elections
The Long Record
27 elections against the Idaho and national vote
2024 result
R+74.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/27
74% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+1.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -43.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +43.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -33.6 pts | Republicans |
| 2000 | -31.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +27.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
2,684
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$53,015
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bingham, ID · Blaine, ID · Clark, ID · Custer, ID · Jefferson, ID · Lemhi, ID