County record · fips 29205 · Missouri
ShelbyMO
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Missouri and national vote
2024 result
R+66.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
29–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1988
D+6.8
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +49.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +42.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1884 | -41.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1880 | +39.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -35.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,986
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$51,594
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Knox, MO · Lewis, MO · Macon, MO · Marion, MO · Monroe, MO