County record · fips 27111 · Minnesota
Otter TailMN
Republican ×23 since 1936all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+34.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+1.0
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 | -65.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +65.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -59.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -52.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +48.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
60,475
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$72,255
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
78%
Age 65+
25%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Becker, MN · Clay, MN · Douglas, MN · Grant, MN · Todd, MN · Wadena, MN · Wilkin, MN