Lyon County, Iowa: Deep Red Country
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+69.6
2024 Margin
R+2.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
12K
Population
Lyon County, Iowa voted R+69.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,899 votes (84.25%). This represented a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+69.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.0%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population11,934
Median Age
38.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$73,735(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.5%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
83.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
5.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.0%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.6%(1,023) | 84.3%(5,899) | R+69.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 15.6%(1,067) | 83.2%(5,707) | R+67.6 | R+1.2 |
| 2016 | 14.3%(920) | 80.7%(5,192) | R+66.4 | R+11.8 |
| 2012 | 21.9%(1,423) | 76.5%(4,978) | R+54.6 | R+9.6 |
| 2008 | 26.9%(1,675) | 71.9%(4,471) | R+45.0 | D+11.6 |
| 2004 | 21.4%(1,303) | 77.9%(4,751) | R+56.5 | R+7.8 |
| 2000 | 24.6%(1,313) | 73.3%(3,918) | R+48.8 | R+13.1 |
| 1996 | 27.8%(1,489) | 63.5%(3,396) | R+35.6 | R+1.7 |
| 1992 | 23.2%(1,331) | 57.1%(3,272) | R+33.9 | D+0.5 |
| 1988 | 32.4%(1,706) | 66.8%(3,517) | R+34.4 | D+14.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.2%(662) | 85.1%(4,277) | R+71.9 | R+6.0 |
| 2020 | 15.9%(1,073) | 81.8%(5,522) | R+65.9 | D+7.1 |
| 2016 | 12.2%(761) | 85.2%(5,328) | R+73.0 | R+2.5 |
| 2014 | 13.6%(588) | 84.1%(3,647) | R+70.6 | D+2.5 |
| 2010 | 12.4%(620) | 85.5%(4,269) | R+73.0 | R+51.2 |
| 2008 | 39.0%(2,318) | 60.9%(3,614) | R+21.8 | D+53.2 |
| 2004 | 12.0%(717) | 87.1%(5,202) | R+75.1 | R+35.9 |
| 2002 | 29.9%(1,271) | 69.1%(2,933) | R+39.1 | D+31.7 |
| 1998 | 14.2%(554) | 85.0%(3,313) | R+70.8 | R+25.7 |
| 1996 | 26.9%(1,370) | 72.0%(3,669) | R+45.1 | D+24.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.7%(534) | 88.8%(4,438) | R+78.1 | R+12.0 |
| 2018 | 16.4%(853) | 82.5%(4,281) | R+66.1 | D+9.5 |
| 2014 | 11.3%(491) | 86.8%(3,787) | R+75.6 | R+12.9 |
| 2010 | 17.6%(889) | 80.2%(4,054) | R+62.6 | R+11.8 |
| 2006 | 24.3%(975) | 75.1%(3,015) | R+50.8 | R+3.7 |
| 2002 | 25.9%(1,103) | 73.0%(3,112) | R+47.1 | D+3.6 |
| 1998 | 24.2%(952) | 74.9%(2,946) | R+50.7 | D+3.2 |
| 1994 | 22.7%(869) | 76.6%(2,927) | R+53.9 | D+1.7 |
| 1990 | 22.1%(891) | 77.7%(3,130) | R+55.5 | R+15.1 |
| 1986 | 29.8%(1,138) | 70.2%(2,683) | R+40.4 | D+12.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab