County record · fips 27121 · Minnesota
PopeMN
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+32.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
2004
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +69.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +68.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -57.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +52.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -41.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
11,418
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$76,220
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
63%
Age 65+
26%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Douglas, MN · Kandiyohi, MN · Stearns, MN · Stevens, MN · Swift, MN