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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
ElectionSwingToward
1920-64.5 ptsRepublicans
1932+55.5 ptsDemocrats
1928+51.4 ptsDemocrats
1968-44.6 ptsRepublicans
1872+44.1 ptsDemocrats

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