County record · fips 27013 · Minnesota
Blue EarthMN
Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+1.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
2024
R+1.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -50.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +49.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1940 | -43.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +40.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +39.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
69,871
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$74,477
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
34%
Age 65+
15%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Brown, MN · Faribault, MN · Le Sueur, MN · Martin, MN · Nicollet, MN · Waseca, MN · Watonwan, MN