County record · fips 56031 · Wyoming
PlatteWY
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections
The Long Record
29 elections against the Wyoming and national vote
2024 result
R+66.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/29
72% of its elections
Closest election
1940
D+2.5
this countyWyomingnational (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 | -57.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +54.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -34.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +33.5 pts | Democrats |
| 2000 | -26.3 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
8,612
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$67,718
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
27%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Albany, WY · Converse, WY · Goshen, WY · Laramie, WY · Niobrara, WY