Crawford County, Iowa: Northern Rural Secular
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+43.4
2024 Margin
R+6.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
17K
Population
Crawford County, Iowa voted R+43.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,651 votes (71.06%). This represented a R+6.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+43.4
2020→2024 SwingR+6.6%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population16,525
Median Age
37.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,188(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
62.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
30.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.4%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
78.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
19.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
31.1%(+14.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
9.3%(+4.1 vs US)
Catholic
7.6%(-11.1 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:37.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.3%↑
18-29
9.5%↓
30-44
16.5%↓
45-64
30.6%↑
65+
18.1%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
22.6%Retail Trade
12.3%AgricultureVery high
7.4%EducationBelow avg
5.8%Professional ServicesVery low
5.6%HealthcareVery low
5.0%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.7%(1,812) | 71.1%(4,651) | R+43.4 | R+6.6 |
| 2020 | 31.0%(2,220) | 67.8%(4,854) | R+36.8 | D+0.5 |
| 2016 | 28.3%(1,991) | 65.6%(4,617) | R+37.3 | R+29.5 |
| 2012 | 45.4%(3,066) | 53.2%(3,595) | R+7.8 | R+13.0 |
| 2008 | 51.7%(3,715) | 46.5%(3,345) | D+5.2 | D+15.3 |
| 2004 | 44.5%(3,220) | 54.6%(3,955) | R+10.2 | R+0.3 |
| 2000 | 43.3%(2,838) | 53.1%(3,482) | R+9.8 | R+16.6 |
| 1996 | 46.8%(3,140) | 40.0%(2,686) | D+6.8 | D+2.7 |
| 1992 | 39.2%(3,004) | 35.1%(2,693) | D+4.0 | R+2.7 |
| 1988 | 52.9%(3,868) | 46.2%(3,375) | D+6.7 | D+21.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.1%(1,101) | 74.9%(3,289) | R+49.8 | R+19.0 |
| 2020 | 34.6%(2,336) | 65.4%(4,424) | R+30.9 | D+14.1 |
| 2016 | 27.5%(1,771) | 72.5%(4,674) | R+45.0 | R+14.8 |
| 2014 | 34.9%(1,548) | 65.1%(2,889) | R+30.2 | D+21.3 |
| 2010 | 24.3%(1,201) | 75.7%(3,749) | R+51.5 | R+81.2 |
| 2008 | 64.9%(4,469) | 35.1%(2,420) | D+29.7 | D+91.5 |
| 2004 | 19.1%(1,320) | 80.9%(5,579) | R+61.7 | R+61.5 |
| 2002 | 49.9%(2,275) | 50.1%(2,285) | R+0.2 | D+52.8 |
| 1998 | 23.5%(1,143) | 76.5%(3,723) | R+53.0 | R+46.6 |
| 1996 | 46.8%(2,990) | 53.2%(3,400) | R+6.4 | D+52.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.0%(876) | 80.0%(3,504) | R+60.0 | R+25.3 |
| 2018 | 32.6%(1,735) | 67.3%(3,579) | R+34.7 | D+14.7 |
| 2014 | 25.3%(1,161) | 74.7%(3,431) | R+49.4 | R+16.5 |
| 2010 | 33.5%(1,669) | 66.5%(3,309) | R+32.9 | R+29.2 |
| 2006 | 48.2%(2,167) | 51.8%(2,333) | R+3.7 | D+18.0 |
| 2002 | 39.1%(1,879) | 60.9%(2,921) | R+21.7 | R+5.1 |
| 1998 | 41.7%(2,151) | 58.3%(3,011) | R+16.7 | D+10.3 |
| 1994 | 36.5%(2,066) | 63.5%(3,591) | R+27.0 | R+7.5 |
| 1990 | 40.3%(2,193) | 59.7%(3,250) | R+19.4 | R+17.2 |
| 1986 | 48.9%(2,766) | 51.1%(2,892) | R+2.2 | D+11.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab