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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +55.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +39.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +35.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +29.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -28.6 pts | Republicans |
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