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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
ElectionSwingToward
1928+52.7 ptsDemocrats
1912+49.7 ptsDemocrats
1920-45.0 ptsRepublicans
1940-36.6 ptsRepublicans
1964+35.5 ptsDemocrats

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