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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | -48.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1940 | -47.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +46.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | +44.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +43.5 pts | Democrats |
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