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County record · fips 20169 · Kansas

SalineKS

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kansas and national vote
2024 result
R+32.2
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+3.7
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
ElectionSwingToward
1896+115.5 ptsDemocrats
1892-68.8 ptsRepublicans
1900-67.4 ptsRepublicans
1912+65.5 ptsDemocrats
1932+58.3 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
53,668
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$65,422
2024 dollars
Non-white
22%
Rural
14%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Dickinson, KS · Ellsworth, KS · Lincoln, KS · McPherson, KS · Ottawa, KS