County record · fips 20137 · Kansas
NortonKS
Republican ×23 since 1936reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections
The Long Record
38 elections against the Kansas and national vote
2024 result
R+68.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/38
61% of its elections
Closest election
1908
R+4.0
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +114.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -63.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1892 | -60.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +59.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1908 | +54.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,359
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$54,050
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Decatur, KS · Graham, KS · Phillips, KS · Sheridan, KS · Furnas, NE