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County record · fips 19135 · Iowa

MonroeIA

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Iowa and national vote
2024 result
R+51.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1884
D+1.2
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
1964+42.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+38.4 ptsDemocrats
1920-35.6 ptsRepublicans
2016-35.0 ptsRepublicans
1976+34.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,513
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$70,996
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
21%

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

Neighbouring counties

Appanoose, IA · Lucas, IA · Mahaska, IA · Marion, IA · Wapello, IA