County record · fips 27027 · Minnesota
ClayMN
Democratic ×2 since 2020reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
D+0.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
18–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
32/39
82% of its elections
Closest election
1968
D+0.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +63.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -62.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +51.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +50.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1904 | -45.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
66,059
College (BA+)
39%
Median income
$81,172
2024 dollars
Non-white
17%
Rural
26%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Becker, MN · Norman, MN · Otter Tail, MN · Wilkin, MN · Cass, ND · Richland, ND