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County record · fips 29013 · Missouri

BatesMO

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Missouri and national vote
2024 result
R+62.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1904
D+0.2
this countyMissourinational (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+55.5 ptsDemocrats
1976+39.8 ptsDemocrats
1964+35.3 ptsDemocrats
1912+29.5 ptsDemocrats
1968-28.6 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,186
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$60,733
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Linn, KS · Miami, KS · Cass, MO · Henry, MO · St. Clair, MO · Vernon, MO