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County record · fips 27109 · Minnesota

OlmstedMN

Democratic ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
D+10.9
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
10–30
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1996
D+0.0
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
1912+57.1 ptsDemocrats
1920-56.1 ptsRepublicans
1928+46.3 ptsDemocrats
1932+44.2 ptsDemocrats
1952-42.3 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
164,498
College (BA+)
49%
Median income
$95,406
2024 dollars
Non-white
25%
Rural
17%
Age 65+
17%

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

Neighbouring counties

Dodge, MN · Fillmore, MN · Goodhue, MN · Mower, MN · Wabasha, MN · Winona, MN