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County record · fips 31017 · Nebraska

BrownNE

Republican ×23 since 1936reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections

The Long Record

36 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+75.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/36
61% of its elections
Closest election
1908
R+5.6
this countyNebraskanational (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
1920-69.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+64.3 ptsDemocrats
1908+57.3 ptsDemocrats
1896+52.1 ptsDemocrats
1904-44.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
2,869
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$54,676
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
28%

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

Neighbouring counties

Blaine, NE · Cherry, NE · Keya Paha, NE · Loup, NE · Rock, NE