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County record · fips 16029 · Idaho

CaribouID

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1920–2024 · 27 elections

The Long Record

27 elections against the Idaho and national vote
2024 result
R+73.4
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+3.0
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
1968-45.2 ptsRepublicans
1952-40.7 ptsRepublicans
1980-40.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+35.0 ptsDemocrats
2000-34.3 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,162
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$68,782
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Bannock, ID · Bear Lake, ID · Bingham, ID · Bonneville, ID · Franklin, ID · Lincoln, WY