County record · fips 19177 · Iowa
Van BurenIA
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Iowa and national vote
2024 result
R+56.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1976
D+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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +48.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +47.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -46.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -37.0 pts | Republicans |
| 2016 | -30.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,241
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$61,161
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
Davis, IA · Henry, IA · Jefferson, IA · Lee, IA · Clark, MO · Scotland, MO