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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
ElectionSwingToward
1932+69.8 ptsDemocrats
1912+68.2 ptsDemocrats
1920-57.8 ptsRepublicans
1928+52.5 ptsDemocrats
1952-41.5 ptsRepublicans

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