Wright County, Iowa: Northern Rural Secular
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+36.4
2024 Margin
R+2.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
13K
Population
Wright County, Iowa voted R+36.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,853 votes (67.32%). This represented a R+2.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+36.4
2020→2024 SwingR+2.2%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population12,943
Median Age
41.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$58,240(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
77.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
18.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
74.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.3%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.9%(1,770) | 67.3%(3,853) | R+36.4 | R+2.2 |
| 2020 | 31.9%(1,996) | 66.1%(4,136) | R+34.2 | R+3.0 |
| 2016 | 31.1%(1,896) | 62.4%(3,800) | R+31.3 | R+23.1 |
| 2012 | 45.2%(2,836) | 53.4%(3,349) | R+8.2 | R+6.7 |
| 2008 | 48.5%(3,102) | 50.0%(3,198) | R+1.5 | D+9.1 |
| 2004 | 44.4%(2,930) | 55.0%(3,631) | R+10.6 | R+1.3 |
| 2000 | 44.1%(2,796) | 53.4%(3,384) | R+9.3 | R+16.6 |
| 1996 | 48.9%(2,912) | 41.5%(2,473) | D+7.4 | D+6.3 |
| 1992 | 41.6%(2,776) | 40.6%(2,708) | D+1.0 | R+10.5 |
| 1988 | 55.4%(3,353) | 43.9%(2,658) | D+11.5 | D+21.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.4%(1,268) | 69.0%(2,982) | R+39.7 | R+10.2 |
| 2020 | 33.4%(2,063) | 62.9%(3,889) | R+29.5 | D+14.9 |
| 2016 | 25.9%(1,550) | 70.4%(4,208) | R+44.4 | R+14.9 |
| 2014 | 33.0%(1,507) | 62.5%(2,855) | R+29.5 | D+17.4 |
| 2010 | 25.8%(1,260) | 72.7%(3,554) | R+46.9 | R+67.2 |
| 2008 | 60.1%(3,786) | 39.9%(2,509) | D+20.3 | D+77.3 |
| 2004 | 20.8%(1,358) | 77.8%(5,081) | R+57.0 | R+57.9 |
| 2002 | 49.9%(2,267) | 49.0%(2,227) | D+0.9 | D+48.0 |
| 1998 | 26.4%(1,190) | 73.5%(3,316) | R+47.1 | R+41.4 |
| 1996 | 46.6%(2,691) | 52.4%(3,022) | R+5.7 | D+46.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.0%(1,071) | 72.4%(3,105) | R+47.5 | R+22.0 |
| 2018 | 36.1%(1,788) | 61.6%(3,049) | R+25.5 | D+16.3 |
| 2014 | 27.4%(1,266) | 69.2%(3,198) | R+41.8 | R+17.5 |
| 2010 | 35.8%(1,756) | 60.1%(2,945) | R+24.3 | R+24.6 |
| 2006 | 49.4%(2,384) | 49.1%(2,368) | D+0.3 | R+3.8 |
| 2002 | 51.5%(2,323) | 47.3%(2,137) | D+4.1 | D+6.2 |
| 1998 | 48.7%(2,275) | 50.8%(2,374) | R+2.1 | D+18.3 |
| 1994 | 39.3%(2,077) | 59.6%(3,156) | R+20.4 | D+7.0 |
| 1990 | 36.2%(1,785) | 63.6%(3,134) | R+27.4 | R+14.0 |
| 1986 | 43.3%(2,026) | 56.7%(2,652) | R+13.4 | R+0.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab