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County record · fips 55097 · Wisconsin

PortageWI

Democratic ×17 since 1960all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Wisconsin and national vote
2024 result
D+1.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
26–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
2024
D+1.2
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
1920-43.7 ptsRepublicans
1960+32.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+32.2 ptsDemocrats
1928+30.9 ptsDemocrats
1876+29.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
70,832
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$76,070
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
37%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Adams, WI · Marathon, WI · Waupaca, WI · Waushara, WI · Wood, WI