Iowa County, Iowa, IA
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+27.7
2024 Margin
R+2.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
17K
Population
Iowa County, Iowa voted R+27.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,068 votes (62.95%). This represented a R+2.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+27.7
2020→2024 SwingR+2.4%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population16,662
Median Age
42.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$69,787(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
76.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
23.2%(+6.7 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
13.4%(+8.2 vs US)
Catholic
12.1%(-6.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:42.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.5%
18-29
6.4%↓
30-44
17.2%
45-64
33.4%↑
65+
19.5%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
16.8%Retail Trade
11.4%Construction
7.9%EducationBelow avg
7.2%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.9%AgricultureVery high
5.7%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.3%(3,400) | 63.0%(6,068) | R+27.7 | R+2.4 |
| 2020 | 36.4%(3,547) | 61.7%(6,009) | R+25.3 | R+1.7 |
| 2016 | 34.3%(3,084) | 57.8%(5,205) | R+23.6 | R+18.8 |
| 2012 | 46.7%(4,144) | 51.5%(4,569) | R+4.8 | R+5.0 |
| 2008 | 49.2%(4,202) | 49.0%(4,188) | D+0.2 | D+8.5 |
| 2004 | 45.4%(3,841) | 53.8%(4,544) | R+8.3 | D+0.6 |
| 2000 | 43.6%(3,230) | 52.5%(3,894) | R+9.0 | R+13.4 |
| 1996 | 47.7%(3,354) | 43.2%(3,042) | D+4.4 | D+5.8 |
| 1992 | 36.8%(2,560) | 38.1%(2,656) | R+1.4 | R+2.7 |
| 1988 | 49.9%(3,338) | 48.6%(3,247) | D+1.4 | D+22.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.7%(2,539) | 63.8%(4,803) | R+30.1 | R+6.6 |
| 2020 | 36.8%(3,541) | 60.2%(5,794) | R+23.4 | D+17.6 |
| 2016 | 27.7%(2,443) | 68.7%(6,062) | R+41.0 | R+20.2 |
| 2014 | 37.5%(2,530) | 58.3%(3,933) | R+20.8 | D+25.1 |
| 2010 | 25.6%(1,673) | 71.6%(4,673) | R+45.9 | R+66.6 |
| 2008 | 60.3%(5,051) | 39.6%(3,318) | D+20.7 | D+71.8 |
| 2004 | 23.6%(1,982) | 74.6%(6,280) | R+51.1 | R+55.5 |
| 2002 | 51.1%(2,960) | 46.6%(2,701) | D+4.5 | D+56.1 |
| 1998 | 23.6%(1,363) | 75.3%(4,339) | R+51.6 | R+55.2 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(3,601) | 47.4%(3,349) | D+3.6 | D+65.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.7%(2,299) | 66.9%(5,001) | R+36.1 | R+16.1 |
| 2018 | 38.8%(2,966) | 58.8%(4,499) | R+20.0 | D+14.5 |
| 2014 | 30.8%(2,086) | 65.3%(4,420) | R+34.5 | R+16.6 |
| 2010 | 38.4%(2,516) | 56.3%(3,693) | R+17.9 | R+20.4 |
| 2006 | 50.5%(3,167) | 48.0%(3,013) | D+2.5 | D+4.3 |
| 2002 | 47.2%(2,746) | 49.0%(2,853) | R+1.8 | R+1.2 |
| 1998 | 48.7%(2,820) | 49.3%(2,855) | R+0.6 | D+27.2 |
| 1994 | 35.2%(2,006) | 63.0%(3,590) | R+27.8 | D+11.4 |
| 1990 | 30.3%(1,778) | 69.5%(4,078) | R+39.2 | R+28.1 |
| 1986 | 44.4%(2,258) | 55.5%(2,819) | R+11.0 | D+12.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab