County record · fips 20049 · Kansas
ElkKS
Republican ×23 since 1936reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections
The Long Record
38 elections against the Kansas and national vote
2024 result
R+70.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/38
63% of its elections
Closest election
1936
R+6.7
this countyKansasnational (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 | +69.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | -61.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1896 | +60.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +44.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -41.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
2,453
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$64,609
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
28%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Butler, KS · Chautauqua, KS · Cowley, KS · Greenwood, KS · Montgomery, KS · Wilson, KS