County record · fips 29119 · Missouri
McDonaldMO
Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Missouri and national vote
2024 result
R+69.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1904
D+0.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +69.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +53.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +44.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1884 | -34.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +29.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
23,701
College (BA+)
12%
Median income
$52,375
2024 dollars
Non-white
32%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Benton, AR · Barry, MO · Newton, MO · Delaware, OK · Ottawa, OK