Rock Valley, Iowa
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −84.6% |
| 2008 | −76.1% |
| 2012 | −79.5% |
| 2016 | −79.7% |
| 2020 | −78.5% |
| 2024 | −78.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 10.6%Harris214 | 88.7%Trump1,792 | 0.7% | R+78.1 | D+0.4 | R+76.6 | 2,021 | |
| R | 10.3%Biden224 | 88.8%Trump1,929 | 0.9% | R+78.5 | D+1.3 | R+82.9 | 2,173 | |
| R | 8.8%Clinton180 | 88.5%Trump1,819 | 2.8% | R+79.7 | R+0.3 | R+81.8 | 2,056 | |
| R | 9.7%Obama189 | 89.1%Romney1,741 | 1.2% | R+79.5 | R+3.4 | R+83.3 | 1,953 | |
| R | 11.3%Obama211 | 87.4%McCain1,630 | 1.3% | R+76.1 | D+8.5 | R+83.4 | 1,865 | |
| R | 7.7%Kerry144 | 92.3%Bush1,732 | 0.1% | R+84.6 | — | R+82.1 | 1,877 |
Rock Valley sits in Iowa's most reliably Republican county, where a tight-knit Dutch Reformed community has sustained turnout rates and vote margins that regularly outpace state averages.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 84.6 points in 2004. The 2024 margin was 78.1 points.
A population of 4,059, a 68% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,250 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rock Valley, Iowa vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rock Valley, Iowa voted Republican by 78.1 points (R+78.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,021 votes cast, 214 went Democratic and 1,792 went Republican.
How many people live in Rock Valley, Iowa?
Rock Valley, Iowa has a population of 4,059 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rock Valley, Iowa?
Median household income in Rock Valley, Iowa is $76,250 — below the national median of $80,734. The Iowa state median is $75,059.
What is the political history of Rock Valley, Iowa?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Rock Valley, Iowa from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.