County record · fips 55011 · Wisconsin
BuffaloWI
Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Wisconsin and national vote
2024 result
R+30.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1876
R+1.0
this countyWisconsinnational (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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -64.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +55.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | +51.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -44.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | +44.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
13,393
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$70,479
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
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
Wabasha, MN · Winona, MN · Eau Claire, WI · Pepin, WI · Trempealeau, WI