County record · fips 27083 · Minnesota
LyonMN
Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections
The Long Record
38 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+32.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/38
82% of its elections
Closest election
1992
R+1.2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -72.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +72.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +61.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1908 | +54.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -53.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
25,503
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$75,303
2024 dollars
Non-white
19%
Rural
47%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Lincoln, MN · Murray, MN · Pipestone, MN · Redwood, MN · Yellow Medicine, MN