Calhoun County, Iowa: Deep Red Country
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+46.7
2024 Margin
R+4.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
10K
Population
Calhoun County, Iowa voted R+46.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,708 votes (72.75%). This represented a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+46.7
2020→2024 SwingR+4.5%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population9,927
Median Age
42.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$65,614(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.5%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
80.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.5%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.1%(1,328) | 72.8%(3,708) | R+46.7 | R+4.5 |
| 2020 | 28.0%(1,470) | 70.2%(3,689) | R+42.2 | R+2.5 |
| 2016 | 26.8%(1,398) | 66.5%(3,468) | R+39.7 | R+27.2 |
| 2012 | 42.8%(2,238) | 55.3%(2,891) | R+12.5 | R+4.8 |
| 2008 | 45.1%(2,341) | 52.8%(2,741) | R+7.7 | D+10.6 |
| 2004 | 40.5%(2,243) | 58.7%(3,255) | R+18.3 | R+5.5 |
| 2000 | 42.3%(2,132) | 55.1%(2,776) | R+12.8 | R+15.2 |
| 1996 | 45.9%(2,193) | 43.5%(2,077) | D+2.4 | D+3.0 |
| 1992 | 40.6%(2,140) | 41.1%(2,169) | R+0.6 | R+9.9 |
| 1988 | 54.3%(2,990) | 44.9%(2,474) | D+9.4 | D+22.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.6%(1,027) | 71.3%(2,853) | R+45.6 | R+7.5 |
| 2020 | 29.4%(1,531) | 67.5%(3,513) | R+38.1 | D+13.6 |
| 2016 | 22.6%(1,154) | 74.2%(3,798) | R+51.7 | R+19.5 |
| 2014 | 31.5%(1,257) | 63.6%(2,543) | R+32.2 | D+17.9 |
| 2010 | 24.1%(964) | 74.2%(2,971) | R+50.1 | R+67.7 |
| 2008 | 58.8%(2,994) | 41.1%(2,096) | D+17.6 | D+78.7 |
| 2004 | 18.8%(1,031) | 79.9%(4,382) | R+61.1 | R+64.5 |
| 2002 | 50.6%(2,047) | 47.2%(1,911) | D+3.4 | D+58.8 |
| 1998 | 21.8%(845) | 77.2%(2,989) | R+55.4 | R+46.0 |
| 1996 | 44.7%(2,154) | 54.1%(2,605) | R+9.4 | D+44.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21.9%(870) | 75.9%(3,021) | R+54.0 | R+25.1 |
| 2018 | 34.0%(1,464) | 62.9%(2,710) | R+28.9 | D+11.6 |
| 2014 | 25.4%(1,025) | 66.0%(2,660) | R+40.5 | R+17.3 |
| 2010 | 35.6%(1,432) | 58.9%(2,366) | R+23.3 | R+20.3 |
| 2006 | 47.8%(1,916) | 50.8%(2,036) | R+3.0 | R+9.6 |
| 2002 | 52.0%(2,112) | 45.4%(1,843) | D+6.6 | D+17.7 |
| 1998 | 43.8%(1,712) | 54.9%(2,145) | R+11.1 | D+12.6 |
| 1994 | 37.3%(1,621) | 61.0%(2,651) | R+23.7 | D+6.8 |
| 1990 | 34.6%(1,473) | 65.1%(2,775) | R+30.6 | R+18.2 |
| 1986 | 43.8%(1,977) | 56.2%(2,533) | R+12.3 | D+1.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab