Iron County, Utah: Deep Red Country
Utah · Presidential Elections 1896–2024
R+57.0
2024 Margin
R+0.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
57K
Population
Iron County, Utah voted R+57.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,571 votes (77.38%). This represented a R+0.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+57.0
2020→2024 SwingR+0.8%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record33
Demographics
Population57,289
Median Age
29.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$63,005(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
83.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.1%(US: 18.6%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
67.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
6.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020LDS/Mormon
44.6%(+42.6 vs US)
Catholic
6.1%(-12.6 vs US)
Evangelical
2.5%(-14.0 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
0.3%(-4.9 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:29.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
27.7%↑
18-29
15.8%↑
30-44
18.8%
45-64
24.4%
65+
13.4%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
11.9%ConstructionAbove avg
10.1%Education
9.4%Professional ServicesBelow avg
9.3%Manufacturing
9.2%HealthcareVery low
4.2%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.4%(5,683) | 77.4%(21,571) | R+57.0 | R+0.8 |
| 2020 | 19.5%(4,892) | 75.6%(18,989) | R+56.1 | R+5.0 |
| 2016 | 13.7%(2,450) | 64.8%(11,561) | R+51.1 | D+20.6 |
| 2012 | 12.8%(2,148) | 84.5%(14,200) | R+71.7 | R+15.4 |
| 2008 | 19.8%(3,258) | 76.1%(12,518) | R+56.3 | D+12.0 |
| 2004 | 14.7%(2,267) | 83.0%(12,815) | R+68.3 | R+2.3 |
| 2000 | 14.2%(1,789) | 80.2%(10,106) | R+66.0 | R+16.4 |
| 1996 | 20.1%(1,887) | 69.8%(6,550) | R+49.6 | R+6.1 |
| 1992 | 16.4%(1,537) | 59.9%(5,616) | R+43.5 | D+11.2 |
| 1988 | 22.1%(1,736) | 76.7%(6,038) | R+54.7 | D+12.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.4%(4,757) | 36.6%(20,772) | R+28.2 | D+46.4 |
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 74.7%(12,923) | R+74.7 | R+21.3 |
| 2018 | 18.0%(2,846) | 71.4%(11,286) | R+53.4 | D+13.4 |
| 2016 | 14.7%(2,567) | 81.5%(14,239) | R+66.8 | R+8.8 |
| 2012 | 17.1%(2,821) | 75.1%(12,399) | R+58.0 | D+3.1 |
| 2010 | 15.5%(1,651) | 76.6%(8,178) | R+61.1 | R+4.6 |
| 2006 | 17.3%(1,701) | 73.8%(7,274) | R+56.5 | D+7.9 |
| 2004 | 16.2%(2,442) | 80.6%(12,176) | R+64.5 | R+3.6 |
| 2000 | 17.4%(2,182) | 78.3%(9,806) | R+60.9 | D+2.9 |
| 1998 | 16.3%(1,290) | 80.1%(6,329) | R+63.8 | R+1.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.4%(3,967) | 61.0%(16,814) | R+46.6 | D+10.6 |
| 2020 | 16.0%(3,854) | 73.2%(17,650) | R+57.2 | D+6.0 |
| 2016 | 14.9%(2,597) | 78.1%(13,646) | R+63.3 | D+1.1 |
| 2012 | 14.9%(2,464) | 79.3%(13,094) | R+64.4 | D+11.6 |
| 2008 | 10.5%(1,702) | 86.5%(14,060) | R+76.0 | R+35.9 |
| 2004 | 29.5%(4,526) | 69.6%(10,673) | R+40.1 | D+0.5 |
| 2000 | 27.9%(3,450) | 68.4%(8,472) | R+40.6 | D+35.4 |
| 1996 | 11.2%(1,105) | 87.2%(8,608) | R+76.0 | R+24.9 |
| 1992 | 12.9%(1,241) | 64.0%(6,167) | R+51.1 | R+27.9 |
| 1988 | 32.8%(2,550) | 56.0%(4,361) | R+23.3 | R+5.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(32.9%) | Joe Biden(21.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(81.5%) | Hillary Clinton(18.1%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(52.3%) | Hillary Clinton(39.7%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee