Rio Grande County, CO
CO · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
Rio Grande County, CO (Colorado) voted R+23.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,743 votes (60.43%) to 2,306 (37.23%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Rio Grande County is classified as a solid Republican county. Rio Grande County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 11,321.
Open in Cartographer
Interactive map with county profile in split-screen view
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.2%(2,306) | 60.4%(3,743) | R+23.2 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 39.6%(2,495) | 58.0%(3,660) | R+18.5 | D+1.1 |
| 2016 | 36.2%(2,001) | 55.8%(3,085) | R+19.6 | R+11.6 |
| 2012 | 44.8%(2,478) | 52.7%(2,918) | R+8.0 | D+0.9 |
| 2008 | 45.0%(2,448) | 53.8%(2,930) | R+8.9 | D+17.2 |
| 2004 | 36.3%(2,006) | 62.4%(3,448) | R+26.1 | D+1.6 |
| 2000 | 33.6%(1,707) | 61.3%(3,111) | R+27.7 | R+18.2 |
| 1996 | 40.0%(1,720) | 49.5%(2,129) | R+9.5 | R+1.0 |
| 1992 | 34.0%(1,541) | 42.5%(1,927) | R+8.5 | D+17.0 |
| 1988 | 36.5%(1,545) | 62.0%(2,626) | R+25.5 | D+21.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Rio Grande County, CO • 1880–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 35.3%(1,566) | 57.0%(2,534) | R+21.8 | R+17.5 |
| 2008 | 44.7%(2,381) | 49.0%(2,609) | R+4.3 | D+18.2 |
| 2002 | 36.7%(1,655) | 59.1%(2,670) | R+22.5 | R+5.8 |
| 1996 | 40.1%(1,761) | 56.9%(2,494) | R+16.7 | D+13.5 |
| 1990 | 33.5%(1,287) | 63.7%(2,449) | R+30.2 | D+16.3 |
| 1984 | 26.2%(1,193) | 72.7%(3,311) | R+46.5 | R+12.7 |
| 1978 | 32.5%(1,224) | 66.3%(2,499) | R+33.8 | R+17.2 |
| 1972 | 39.1%(1,565) | 55.6%(2,228) | R+16.6 | D+4.5 |
| 1966 | 39.5%(1,396) | 60.5%(2,140) | R+21.0 | R+8.3 |
| 1960 | 43.3%(1,915) | 56.0%(2,478) | R+12.7 | D+2.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 43.2%(2,140) | 50.2%(2,485) | R+7.0 | D+10.9 |
| 2018 | 38.8%(1,912) | 56.7%(2,795) | R+17.9 | R+3.7 |
| 2014 | 40.2%(1,800) | 54.4%(2,437) | R+14.2 | R+41.5 |
| 2010 | 47.2%(2,107) | 20.0%(892) | D+27.2 | D+17.9 |
| 2006 | 53.6%(2,284) | 44.2%(1,884) | D+9.4 | D+48.1 |
| 2002 | 29.7%(1,349) | 68.4%(3,107) | R+38.7 | R+23.9 |
| 1998 | 41.5%(1,935) | 56.3%(2,623) | R+14.8 | R+10.5 |
| 1994 | 46.7%(1,775) | 50.9%(1,938) | R+4.3 | R+36.3 |
| 1990 | 65.4%(2,388) | 33.4%(1,220) | D+32.0 | D+24.7 |
| 1986 | 53.4%(2,075) | 46.1%(1,792) | D+7.3 | R+6.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab