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County record · fips 29177 · Missouri

RayMO

Republican ×6 since 2004all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Missouri and national vote
2024 result
R+49.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
31–9
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
2008
R+3.2
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
1976+51.3 ptsDemocrats
1872+50.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+39.8 ptsDemocrats
1964+37.3 ptsDemocrats
1972-34.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
23,145
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$74,573
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
74%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Caldwell, MO · Carroll, MO · Clay, MO · Clinton, MO · Jackson, MO · Lafayette, MO