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County record · fips 31021 · Nebraska

BurtNE

Republican ×22 since 1940all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+45.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1916
R+2.8
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
1932+66.7 ptsDemocrats
1896+61.5 ptsDemocrats
1920-39.8 ptsRepublicans
1968-38.7 ptsRepublicans
1908+38.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
6,740
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$63,685
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
24%

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

Neighbouring counties

Harrison, IA · Monona, IA · Cuming, NE · Dodge, NE · Thurston, NE · Washington, NE