County record · fips 20011 · Kansas
BourbonKS
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kansas and national vote
2024 result
R+55.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1908
R+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +102.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | -67.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +66.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +37.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -37.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
14,394
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$59,238
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
48%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Allen, KS · Crawford, KS · Linn, KS · Neosho, KS · Vernon, MO