County record · fips 19179 · Iowa
WapelloIA
Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Iowa and national vote
2024 result
R+31.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1960
D+0.4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +46.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +43.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -36.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -34.3 pts | Republicans |
| 2016 | -33.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
35,362
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$64,766
2024 dollars
Non-white
24%
Rural
29%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Davis, IA · Jefferson, IA · Keokuk, IA · Mahaska, IA · Monroe, IA