County record · fips 31137 · Nebraska
PhelpsNE
Republican ×22 since 1940reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections
The Long Record
38 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+69.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/38
63% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+6.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +86.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +76.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1908 | +67.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +66.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1904 | -65.3 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
9,009
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$68,919
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
39%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Buffalo, NE · Dawson, NE · Furnas, NE · Gosper, NE · Harlan, NE · Kearney, NE