County record · fips 31183 · Nebraska
WheelerNE
Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections
The Long Record
36 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+76.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
8–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/36
58% of its elections
Closest election
1908
D+3.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +86.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +79.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1904 | -67.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -60.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1908 | +57.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
847
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$70,250
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
29%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Antelope, NE · Boone, NE · Garfield, NE · Greeley, NE · Holt, NE · Valley, NE