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County record · fips 19003 · Iowa

AdamsIA

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Iowa and national vote
2024 result
R+45.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
8–32
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1884
R+0.1
this countyIowanational (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
1968-49.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+41.1 ptsDemocrats
1884+39.3 ptsDemocrats
2016-38.6 ptsRepublicans
1980-35.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,622
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$71,875
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
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

Adair, IA · Cass, IA · Montgomery, IA · Taylor, IA · Union, IA