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County record · fips 29221 · Missouri

WashingtonMO

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Missouri and national vote
2024 result
R+65.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
2008
D+0.1
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+43.0 ptsDemocrats
1964+39.1 ptsDemocrats
2016-37.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+36.8 ptsDemocrats
1968-33.3 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
23,470
College (BA+)
12%
Median income
$56,043
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Crawford, MO · Franklin, MO · Iron, MO · Jefferson, MO · St. Francois, MO