Poweshiek County, Iowa: Northern Rural Secular
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+16.9
2024 Margin
R+3.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
19K
Population
Poweshiek County, Iowa voted R+16.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,758 votes (57.51%). This represented a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+16.9
2020→2024 SwingR+3.6%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population18,662
Median Age
40.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,192(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
70.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
17.4%(+12.2 vs US)
EvangelicalStrongly R
9.7%(-6.8 vs US)
CatholicSwing vote
7.2%(-11.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:40.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
19.5%↓
18-29Lean D, low turnout
15.0%
30-44Swing voters
14.5%↓
45-64Lean R, high turnout
30.1%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
21.0%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
16.3%Retail Trade
10.7%Professional ServicesVery low
6.2%EducationBelow avg
6.1%Construction
6.1%AgricultureVery high
5.3%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated baseAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.6%(4,067) | 57.5%(5,758) | R+16.9 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 42.5%(4,306) | 55.8%(5,657) | R+13.3 | R+6.9 |
| 2016 | 43.4%(4,304) | 49.9%(4,946) | R+6.5 | R+15.8 |
| 2012 | 53.7%(5,357) | 44.4%(4,424) | D+9.3 | R+2.4 |
| 2008 | 55.0%(5,519) | 43.3%(4,340) | D+11.8 | D+11.0 |
| 2004 | 50.0%(5,043) | 49.2%(4,965) | D+0.8 | D+2.7 |
| 2000 | 47.0%(4,222) | 49.0%(4,396) | R+1.9 | R+13.7 |
| 1996 | 50.9%(4,183) | 39.2%(3,221) | D+11.7 | D+2.8 |
| 1992 | 44.8%(4,056) | 35.9%(3,245) | D+9.0 | R+4.9 |
| 1988 | 56.5%(4,876) | 42.7%(3,683) | D+13.8 | D+20.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41.4%(3,174) | 56.4%(4,325) | R+15.0 | R+5.2 |
| 2020 | 43.7%(4,381) | 53.4%(5,361) | R+9.8 | D+9.4 |
| 2016 | 38.5%(3,748) | 57.7%(5,617) | R+19.2 | R+16.0 |
| 2014 | 46.2%(3,455) | 49.4%(3,696) | R+3.2 | D+21.5 |
| 2010 | 36.7%(2,746) | 61.5%(4,594) | R+24.7 | R+50.6 |
| 2008 | 62.9%(6,196) | 37.0%(3,647) | D+25.9 | D+61.8 |
| 2004 | 30.9%(3,049) | 66.8%(6,599) | R+36.0 | R+46.7 |
| 2002 | 54.3%(3,609) | 43.6%(2,895) | D+10.7 | D+47.3 |
| 1998 | 31.0%(1,983) | 67.5%(4,324) | R+36.6 | R+43.5 |
| 1996 | 52.6%(4,288) | 45.7%(3,727) | D+6.9 | D+44.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.8%(2,957) | 58.9%(4,491) | R+20.1 | R+18.2 |
| 2018 | 48.1%(3,998) | 50.0%(4,160) | R+1.9 | D+13.0 |
| 2014 | 40.5%(3,017) | 55.5%(4,134) | R+15.0 | R+10.7 |
| 2010 | 45.3%(3,395) | 49.6%(3,715) | R+4.3 | R+17.5 |
| 2006 | 55.7%(4,114) | 42.4%(3,134) | D+13.3 | D+2.9 |
| 2002 | 53.6%(3,654) | 43.3%(2,948) | D+10.4 | D+7.7 |
| 1998 | 50.5%(3,311) | 47.9%(3,139) | D+2.6 | D+21.0 |
| 1994 | 40.2%(2,792) | 58.5%(4,071) | R+18.4 | R+3.2 |
| 1990 | 42.1%(2,926) | 57.3%(3,980) | R+15.2 | R+8.2 |
| 1986 | 46.5%(3,070) | 53.5%(3,530) | R+7.0 | R+2.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab