County record · fips 20163 · Kansas
RooksKS
Republican ×22 since 1940reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections
The Long Record
38 elections against the Kansas and national vote
2024 result
R+72.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/38
66% of its elections
Closest election
1900
R+0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | +67.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -62.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1892 | -54.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +47.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1904 | -43.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
4,813
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$62,500
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
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
Ellis, KS · Graham, KS · Osborne, KS · Phillips, KS · Smith, KS · Trego, KS