County record · fips 27147 · Minnesota
SteeleMN
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Minnesota and national vote
2024 result
R+25.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+1.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +52.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -49.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -40.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -40.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +38.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
37,439
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$84,196
2024 dollars
Non-white
17%
Rural
30%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Dodge, MN · Freeborn, MN · Mower, MN · Rice, MN · Waseca, MN