Buena Vista County, IA
IA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Buena Vista County, IA (Iowa) voted R+33.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,962 votes (65.84%) to 2,462 (32.67%) for Harris.
This represents a R+7.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Buena Vista County is classified as a deep Republican county. Buena Vista County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1992. The county has a population of approximately 20,753.
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 | 32.7%(2,462) | 65.8%(4,962) | R+33.2 | R+7.5 |
| 2020 | 36.3%(2,961) | 61.9%(5,056) | R+25.7 | R+1.2 |
| 2016 | 34.1%(2,856) | 58.5%(4,903) | R+24.4 | R+14.2 |
| 2012 | 44.1%(3,700) | 54.3%(4,554) | R+10.2 | R+8.4 |
| 2008 | 48.4%(4,075) | 50.2%(4,223) | R+1.8 | D+14.3 |
| 2004 | 41.5%(3,520) | 57.6%(4,887) | R+16.1 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 41.3%(3,297) | 54.6%(4,354) | R+13.3 | R+10.5 |
| 1996 | 42.9%(3,420) | 45.6%(3,636) | R+2.7 | D+2.6 |
| 1992 | 36.5%(3,374) | 41.7%(3,863) | R+5.3 | R+9.9 |
| 1988 | 51.9%(4,580) | 47.3%(4,170) | D+4.6 | D+16.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Buena Vista County, IA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.3%(1,518) | 68.1%(3,530) | R+38.8 | R+17.5 |
| 2020 | 37.8%(3,022) | 59.1%(4,724) | R+21.3 | D+15.8 |
| 2016 | 29.6%(2,382) | 66.7%(5,369) | R+37.1 | R+11.7 |
| 2014 | 34.8%(2,037) | 60.2%(3,522) | R+25.4 | D+28.2 |
| 2010 | 22.2%(1,239) | 75.8%(4,237) | R+53.6 | R+77.3 |
| 2008 | 61.8%(5,071) | 38.1%(3,129) | D+23.7 | D+82.0 |
| 2004 | 20.2%(1,682) | 78.6%(6,529) | R+58.3 | R+62.5 |
| 2002 | 51.2%(3,023) | 47.1%(2,779) | D+4.1 | D+57.4 |
| 1998 | 23.0%(1,286) | 76.3%(4,266) | R+53.3 | R+41.9 |
| 1996 | 43.7%(3,450) | 55.1%(4,346) | R+11.4 | D+46.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.2%(1,299) | 72.8%(3,745) | R+47.5 | R+30.4 |
| 2018 | 40.4%(2,649) | 57.4%(3,771) | R+17.1 | D+25.9 |
| 2014 | 26.7%(1,568) | 69.6%(4,096) | R+43.0 | R+9.3 |
| 2010 | 31.0%(1,741) | 64.7%(3,633) | R+33.7 | R+22.6 |
| 2006 | 43.5%(2,743) | 54.6%(3,446) | R+11.1 | R+9.4 |
| 2002 | 48.1%(2,837) | 49.8%(2,940) | R+1.7 | D+5.6 |
| 1998 | 45.2%(2,570) | 52.5%(2,987) | R+7.3 | D+17.9 |
| 1994 | 36.8%(2,461) | 62.0%(4,149) | R+25.2 | D+8.6 |
| 1990 | 32.9%(2,385) | 66.7%(4,835) | R+33.8 | R+22.2 |
| 1986 | 44.2%(3,143) | 55.8%(3,968) | R+11.6 | R+2.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab