Cherokee County, Iowa: null
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+45.6
2024 Margin
R+6.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
12K
Population
Cherokee County, Iowa voted R+45.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,398 votes (72.04%). This represented a R+6.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.2
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.6/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+45.6
2020→2024 SwingR+6.4%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population11,658
Median Age
44.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$63,638(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
73.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.4%(1,611) | 72.0%(4,398) | R+45.6 | -6.4 |
| 2020 | 29.7%(1,936) | 69.0%(4,495) | R+39.3 | +0.5 |
| 2016 | 26.6%(1,679) | 66.4%(4,192) | R+39.8 | -23.8 |
| 2012 | 41.1%(2,634) | 57.1%(3,662) | R+16.0 | -8.4 |
| 2008 | 45.4%(2,890) | 53.0%(3,372) | R+7.6 | +3.8 |
| 2004 | 44.0%(2,988) | 55.3%(3,758) | R+11.3 | -1.9 |
| 2000 | 43.2%(2,845) | 52.5%(3,463) | R+9.4 | -12.9 |
| 1996 | 44.8%(2,853) | 41.3%(2,629) | D+3.5 | +6.1 |
| 1992 | 37.6%(2,590) | 40.2%(2,768) | R+2.6 | -7.8 |
| 1988 | 52.1%(3,574) | 46.9%(3,218) | D+5.2 | +14.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.1%(1,159) | 72.4%(3,338) | R+47.3 | -12.8 |
| 2020 | 31.2%(2,002) | 65.6%(4,214) | R+34.5 | +19.5 |
| 2016 | 21.5%(1,331) | 75.4%(4,670) | R+53.9 | -22.4 |
| 2014 | 31.3%(1,512) | 62.9%(3,036) | R+31.6 | +24.1 |
| 2010 | 21.2%(1,001) | 76.9%(3,632) | R+55.7 | -79.3 |
| 2008 | 61.8%(3,883) | 38.2%(2,398) | D+23.6 | +86.4 |
| 2004 | 17.7%(1,192) | 80.5%(5,419) | R+62.8 | -69.2 |
| 2002 | 52.0%(2,509) | 45.5%(2,199) | D+6.4 | +58.1 |
| 1998 | 23.7%(1,113) | 75.3%(3,542) | R+51.7 | -42.6 |
| 1996 | 44.7%(2,850) | 53.8%(3,427) | R+9.1 | +52.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.9%(911) | 78.2%(3,579) | R+58.3 | -27.0 |
| 2018 | 33.3%(1,715) | 64.5%(3,327) | R+31.3 | +17.0 |
| 2014 | 24.7%(1,199) | 73.0%(3,544) | R+48.3 | -18.2 |
| 2010 | 33.2%(1,575) | 63.3%(3,003) | R+30.1 | -20.8 |
| 2006 | 44.6%(2,016) | 53.9%(2,437) | R+9.3 | -13.0 |
| 2002 | 50.3%(2,433) | 46.6%(2,253) | D+3.7 | +9.0 |
| 1998 | 46.7%(2,216) | 51.9%(2,466) | R+5.3 | +9.3 |
| 1994 | 41.0%(2,113) | 55.5%(2,860) | R+14.5 | +12.6 |
| 1990 | 36.2%(2,076) | 63.3%(3,628) | R+27.1 | -22.9 |
| 1986 | 47.9%(2,918) | 52.1%(3,170) | R+4.1 | +3.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(58.3%) | Other(26.8%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(25.6%) | Bernie Sanders(25.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(54.5%) | Hillary Clinton(45.5%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | — | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(38.9%) | Barack Obama(35.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee