County record · fips 27131 · Minnesota
RiceMN
Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+2.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
2020
R+0.2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | +52.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +49.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -45.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1940 | -36.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +35.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
67,917
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$83,181
2024 dollars
Non-white
23%
Rural
32%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Dakota, MN · Dodge, MN · Goodhue, MN · Le Sueur, MN · Scott, MN · Steele, MN · Waseca, MN