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County record · fips 32017 · Nevada

LincolnNV

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Nevada and national vote
2024 result
R+74.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1920
R+0.9
this countyNevadanational (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
1896+147.9 ptsDemocrats
1892-62.9 ptsRepublicans
1932+58.7 ptsDemocrats
1904-57.3 ptsRepublicans
1920-52.6 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
4,405
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$72,307
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
26%

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

Neighbouring counties

Mohave, AZ · Clark, NV · Nye, NV · White Pine, NV · Beaver, UT · Iron, UT · Millard, UT · Washington, UT