Story County, Iowa, IA
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+10.3
2024 Margin
R+7.0%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
99K
Population
Story County, Iowa voted D+10.3 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 26,765 votes (54.04%). This represented a R+7.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+10.3
2020→2024 SwingR+7.0%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population98,537
Median Age
26.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
53.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$66,197(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
7.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
56.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
5.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
13.3%(+8.1 vs US)
Evangelical
9.6%(-6.9 vs US)
Catholic
8.1%(-10.6 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.4%(-0.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:26.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
16.4%↓
18-29
30.3%↑
30-44
18.3%
45-64
22.0%↓
65+
13.0%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
11.2%Manufacturing
9.6%Education
8.9%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.7%ConstructionBelow avg
4.8%HealthcareVery low
2.8%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.0%(26,765) | 43.7%(21,665) | D+10.3 | R+7.0 |
| 2020 | 57.2%(29,175) | 39.9%(20,340) | D+17.3 | D+5.0 |
| 2016 | 50.4%(25,709) | 38.2%(19,458) | D+12.3 | R+1.6 |
| 2012 | 55.5%(26,192) | 41.7%(19,668) | D+13.8 | R+2.4 |
| 2008 | 57.0%(26,548) | 40.8%(18,995) | D+16.2 | D+10.7 |
| 2004 | 52.2%(23,296) | 46.6%(20,819) | D+5.5 | D+2.0 |
| 2000 | 49.4%(17,478) | 45.9%(16,228) | D+3.5 | R+11.1 |
| 1996 | 52.7%(17,234) | 38.1%(12,468) | D+14.6 | D+2.4 |
| 1992 | 47.1%(17,118) | 35.0%(12,702) | D+12.2 | R+3.8 |
| 1988 | 57.5%(19,051) | 41.6%(13,782) | D+15.9 | D+19.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 57.0%(21,022) | 43.0%(15,870) | D+14.0 | R+1.3 |
| 2020 | 57.6%(28,216) | 42.4%(20,750) | D+15.3 | D+23.8 |
| 2016 | 45.7%(21,472) | 54.3%(25,475) | R+8.5 | R+12.0 |
| 2014 | 51.7%(16,376) | 48.3%(15,272) | D+3.5 | D+27.0 |
| 2010 | 38.2%(12,029) | 61.8%(19,430) | R+23.5 | R+49.1 |
| 2008 | 62.8%(28,351) | 37.2%(16,802) | D+25.6 | D+67.6 |
| 2004 | 29.0%(12,261) | 71.0%(30,065) | R+42.1 | R+59.5 |
| 2002 | 58.7%(16,395) | 41.3%(11,532) | D+17.4 | D+47.9 |
| 1998 | 34.8%(8,532) | 65.2%(16,003) | R+30.4 | R+44.0 |
| 1996 | 56.8%(18,216) | 43.2%(13,878) | D+13.5 | D+49.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55.1%(19,876) | 44.9%(16,214) | D+10.2 | R+10.5 |
| 2018 | 60.3%(25,155) | 39.7%(16,535) | D+20.7 | D+27.6 |
| 2014 | 46.5%(14,566) | 53.5%(16,725) | R+6.9 | R+10.4 |
| 2010 | 51.8%(15,795) | 48.3%(14,729) | D+3.5 | R+11.9 |
| 2006 | 57.7%(16,886) | 42.3%(12,369) | D+15.4 | R+2.6 |
| 2002 | 59.0%(16,211) | 41.0%(11,263) | D+18.0 | R+0.2 |
| 1998 | 59.1%(14,599) | 40.9%(10,108) | D+18.2 | D+11.1 |
| 1994 | 53.5%(13,626) | 46.5%(11,833) | D+7.0 | D+19.9 |
| 1990 | 43.6%(10,945) | 56.4%(14,167) | R+12.8 | R+16.6 |
| 1986 | 51.9%(12,127) | 48.1%(11,247) | D+3.8 | D+0.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab