Custer County, CO
CO · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
Custer County, CO (Colorado) voted R+36.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,583 votes (66.8%) to 1,188 (30.72%) for Harris.
This represents a D+1.4% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Custer County is classified as a deep Republican county. Custer County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 5,247.
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 | 30.7%(1,188) | 66.8%(2,583) | R+36.1 | D+1.4 |
| 2020 | 30.6%(1,111) | 68.1%(2,471) | R+37.5 | D+3.8 |
| 2016 | 26.0%(797) | 67.2%(2,061) | R+41.2 | R+7.3 |
| 2012 | 32.0%(868) | 65.9%(1,788) | R+33.9 | R+5.0 |
| 2008 | 34.7%(912) | 63.6%(1,672) | R+28.9 | D+8.9 |
| 2004 | 30.4%(739) | 68.3%(1,657) | R+37.8 | D+6.9 |
| 2000 | 24.0%(507) | 68.7%(1,451) | R+44.7 | R+12.2 |
| 1996 | 26.4%(412) | 58.9%(920) | R+32.5 | R+10.1 |
| 1992 | 24.9%(343) | 47.4%(651) | R+22.4 | D+18.5 |
| 1988 | 28.6%(310) | 69.5%(753) | R+40.9 | D+13.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Custer County, CO • 1880–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 29.4%(740) | 65.9%(1,659) | R+36.5 | R+11.9 |
| 2008 | 35.3%(900) | 59.9%(1,528) | R+24.6 | D+13.5 |
| 2002 | 28.7%(566) | 66.9%(1,318) | R+38.2 | D+0.3 |
| 1996 | 29.3%(452) | 67.8%(1,045) | R+38.5 | D+4.1 |
| 1990 | 27.7%(279) | 70.3%(707) | R+42.5 | D+5.8 |
| 1984 | 25.3%(277) | 73.6%(807) | R+48.4 | R+11.7 |
| 1978 | 31.0%(301) | 67.6%(657) | R+36.6 | R+29.6 |
| 1972 | 45.5%(324) | 52.5%(374) | R+7.0 | D+22.6 |
| 1966 | 35.2%(256) | 64.8%(471) | R+29.6 | R+8.3 |
| 1960 | 39.2%(331) | 60.5%(511) | R+21.3 | R+9.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.1%(1,140) | 62.9%(2,103) | R+28.8 | D+5.2 |
| 2018 | 31.3%(895) | 65.3%(1,869) | R+34.0 | D+1.3 |
| 2014 | 30.3%(765) | 65.7%(1,656) | R+35.3 | R+49.3 |
| 2010 | 35.1%(796) | 21.0%(478) | D+14.0 | D+27.6 |
| 2006 | 42.1%(788) | 55.7%(1,042) | R+13.6 | D+41.6 |
| 2002 | 20.7%(409) | 75.9%(1,499) | R+55.2 | R+17.0 |
| 1998 | 29.2%(454) | 67.5%(1,049) | R+38.3 | R+19.2 |
| 1994 | 38.4%(484) | 57.5%(725) | R+19.1 | R+6.2 |
| 1990 | 42.3%(412) | 55.3%(538) | R+12.9 | D+6.4 |
| 1986 | 40.0%(422) | 59.3%(626) | R+19.3 | R+22.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab