Clarke County, Iowa: Northern Rural Secular
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+41.9
2024 Margin
R+5.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
10K
Population
Clarke County, Iowa voted R+41.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,140 votes (70.1%). This represented a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+41.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.9%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population9,748
Median Age
39.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
16.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$63,120(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
78.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
16.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
69.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
9.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
20.9%(+4.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
10.5%(+5.3 vs US)
Catholic
9.2%(-9.5 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
2.1%
Age Distribution
Median:39.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.5%↑
18-29
8.2%↓
30-44
18.0%
45-64
28.5%↑
65+
19.7%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
19.8%Retail Trade
10.5%ConstructionAbove avg
9.8%EducationBelow avg
6.3%AgricultureVery high
4.1%HealthcareVery low
3.1%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 | 28.2%(1,265) | 70.1%(3,140) | R+41.9 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 31.4%(1,466) | 67.3%(3,144) | R+35.9 | R+8.3 |
| 2016 | 32.5%(1,465) | 60.2%(2,713) | R+27.7 | R+29.1 |
| 2012 | 49.4%(2,189) | 48.0%(2,124) | D+1.5 | R+0.8 |
| 2008 | 49.9%(2,218) | 47.7%(2,118) | D+2.3 | R+0.4 |
| 2004 | 50.9%(2,323) | 48.2%(2,200) | D+2.7 | D+0.4 |
| 2000 | 49.8%(2,081) | 47.5%(1,984) | D+2.3 | R+14.3 |
| 1996 | 52.3%(2,053) | 35.7%(1,401) | D+16.6 | D+4.8 |
| 1992 | 45.1%(1,921) | 33.3%(1,417) | D+11.8 | R+4.2 |
| 1988 | 57.5%(2,262) | 41.5%(1,631) | D+16.0 | D+21.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.1%(1,005) | 69.9%(2,332) | R+39.8 | R+8.5 |
| 2020 | 34.3%(1,520) | 65.7%(2,906) | R+31.3 | D+7.7 |
| 2016 | 30.5%(1,273) | 69.5%(2,903) | R+39.0 | R+17.3 |
| 2014 | 39.1%(1,198) | 60.9%(1,865) | R+21.8 | D+20.3 |
| 2010 | 29.0%(1,041) | 71.0%(2,551) | R+42.0 | R+63.7 |
| 2008 | 60.8%(2,680) | 39.2%(1,727) | D+21.6 | D+72.0 |
| 2004 | 24.8%(1,096) | 75.2%(3,323) | R+50.4 | R+74.6 |
| 2002 | 62.1%(2,269) | 37.9%(1,385) | D+24.2 | D+65.4 |
| 1998 | 29.4%(1,004) | 70.6%(2,412) | R+41.2 | R+43.2 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(1,972) | 49.0%(1,896) | D+2.0 | D+43.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.8%(824) | 75.2%(2,494) | R+50.3 | R+21.0 |
| 2018 | 35.4%(1,280) | 64.7%(2,341) | R+29.3 | D+3.8 |
| 2014 | 33.4%(1,051) | 66.6%(2,092) | R+33.1 | R+8.2 |
| 2010 | 37.5%(1,318) | 62.5%(2,195) | R+25.0 | R+38.1 |
| 2006 | 56.6%(1,887) | 43.4%(1,449) | D+13.1 | R+2.5 |
| 2002 | 57.8%(2,097) | 42.2%(1,531) | D+15.6 | D+17.6 |
| 1998 | 49.0%(1,687) | 51.0%(1,754) | R+1.9 | D+12.6 |
| 1994 | 42.7%(1,422) | 57.3%(1,907) | R+14.6 | D+0.0 |
| 1990 | 42.7%(1,465) | 57.3%(1,966) | R+14.6 | R+8.5 |
| 1986 | 46.9%(1,560) | 53.1%(1,764) | R+6.1 | R+3.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(63.9%) | Other(23.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Pete Buttigieg(22.8%) | Bernie Sanders(22.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(58.0%) | Bernie Sanders(42.0%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | — | — |
| 2008 | Dem | John Edwards(47.5%) | Hillary Clinton(26.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee