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County record · fips 27055 · Minnesota

HoustonMN

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+16.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1992
R+1.4
this countyMinnesotanational (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
1916-48.4 ptsRepublicans
1940-47.5 ptsRepublicans
1912+46.3 ptsDemocrats
1928+44.5 ptsDemocrats
1932+43.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
18,653
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$79,825
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
71%
Age 65+
24%

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

Neighbouring counties

Allamakee, IA · Winneshiek, IA · Fillmore, MN · Winona, MN · La Crosse, WI · Vernon, WI