County record · fips 18177 · Indiana
WayneIN
Republican ×22 since 1940all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Indiana and national vote
2024 result
R+33.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+0.2
this countyIndiananational (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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +54.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -44.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +38.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +32.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -24.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
66,397
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$55,692
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
38%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Fayette, IN · Henry, IN · Randolph, IN · Union, IN · Darke, OH · Preble, OH