Lyon County, Iowa
AkashicLyon County, IATrumpR+69.6
2024 precinct map of Lyon CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Lyon County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 84.2% | 5,899 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.6% | 1,023 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 0.5% | 38 |
Harris +50Trump +50
10 precincts · 7,002 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 14.6%Harris1,023 | 84.2%Trump5,899 | 0.5%Kennedy38 | 7,002 | ||
| R | 15.5%Biden1,067 | 83.2%Trump5,707 | 0.8%Jorgensen56 | 6,863 | ||
| R | 14.3%Clinton920 | 80.7%Trump5,192 | 2.1%Johnson137 | 6,431 | ||
| R | 21.9%Obama1,423 | 76.5%Romney4,978 | 0.6%Johnson39 | 6,509 | ||
| R | 26.9%Obama1,675 | 71.9%McCain4,471 | 1.1%Nader71 | 6,217 | ||
| R | 21.4%Kerry1,303 | 77.9%Bush4,751 | 0.8%Other47 | 6,101 | ||
| R | 24.6%Gore1,313 | 73.3%Bush3,918 | 1.3%Nader68 | 5,342 | ||
| R | 27.8%Clinton1,489 | 63.5%Dole3,396 | 7.9%Perot422 | 5,352 | ||
| R | 23.2%Clinton1,331 | 57.1%Bush3,272 | 18.7%Perot1,068 | 5,726 | ||
| R | 32.4%Dukakis1,706 | 66.8%Bush3,517 | 0.8%Larouche41 | 5,264 | ||
| R | 24.8%Mondale1,401 | 74.1%Reagan4,178 | 1.1%Larouche63 | 5,642 | ||
| R | 23.1%Carter1,431 | 70.1%Reagan4,349 | 6.9%Anderson428 | 6,208 | ||
| R | 33.7%Carter1,870 | 64.1%Ford3,558 | 2.3%McCarthy126 | 5,554 | ||
| R | 26.8%McGovern1,407 | 72.1%Nixon3,788 | 1.1%Schmitz57 | 5,252 | ||
| R | 24.4%Humphrey1,403 | 72.9%Nixon4,195 | 2.7%Wallace156 | 5,754 | ||
| R | 46.3%Johnson2,747 | 53.7%Goldwater3,185 | 0.1%Hass3 | 5,935 | ||
| R | 26.2%Kennedy1,752 | 73.7%Nixon4,917 | 0.1%Byrd7 | 6,676 | ||
| R | 29.1%Stevenson1,790 | 70.8%Eisenhower4,356 | 0.1%Andrews4 | 6,150 | ||
| R | 21.3%Stevenson1,324 | 78.6%Eisenhower4,893 | 0.1%Hallinan9 | 6,226 | ||
| R | 45.9%Truman2,174 | 52.7%Dewey2,500 | 1.4%Thurmond66 | 4,740 | ||
| R | 39.1%Roosevelt1,970 | 60.8%Dewey3,065 | 0.1%Thomas7 | 5,042 | ||
| R | 40.5%Roosevelt2,648 | 59.3%Willkie3,880 | 0.2%Thomas12 | 6,540 | ||
| D | 60.4%Roosevelt3,590 | 38.1%Landon2,264 | 1.5%Lemke90 | 5,944 | ||
| D | 66.9%Roosevelt3,543 | 31.8%Hoover1,684 | 1.3%Thomas70 | 5,297 | ||
| R | 33.7%Smith1,632 | 65.5%Hoover3,170 | 0.7%Thomas36 | 4,838 | ||
| O | 10.2%Davis481 | 44.0%Coolidge2,082 | 45.8%La Follette2,170 | 4,733 | ||
| R | 16.3%Cox729 | 81.5%Harding3,633 | 2.2%Debs97 | 4,459 | ||
| R | 38.6%Wilson1,137 | 59.8%Hughes1,760 | 1.6%Benson47 | 2,944 | ||
| O | 32.3%Wilson896 | 14.8%Taft412 | 52.9%Roosevelt1,469 | 2,777 | ||
| R | 38.0%Bryan1,064 | 58.9%Taft1,650 | 3.1%Debs86 | 2,800 | ||
| R | 30.4%Parker841 | 65.1%Roosevelt1,802 | 4.6%Debs127 | 2,770 | ||
| R | 42.6%Bryan1,289 | 55.0%McKinley1,666 | 2.4%Woolley74 | 3,029 | ||
| R | 47.9%Bryan1,464 | 51.3%McKinley1,568 | 0.8%Palmer23 | 3,055 | ||
| D | 48.4%Cleveland1,130 | 47.6%Harrison1,110 | 4.0%Weaver94 | 2,334 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +0.9% |
| 1896 | −3.4% |
| 1900 | −12.4% |
| 1904 | −34.7% |
| 1908 | −20.9% |
| 1912 | +17.4% |
| 1916 | −21.2% |
| 1920 | −65.1% |
| 1924 | −33.8% |
| 1928 | −31.8% |
| 1932 | +35.1% |
| 1936 | +22.3% |
| 1940 | −18.8% |
| 1944 | −21.7% |
| 1948 | −6.9% |
| 1952 | −57.3% |
| 1956 | −41.7% |
| 1960 | −47.4% |
| 1964 | −7.4% |
| 1968 | −48.5% |
| 1972 | −45.3% |
| 1976 | −30.4% |
| 1980 | −47.0% |
| 1984 | −49.2% |
| 1988 | −34.4% |
| 1992 | −33.9% |
| 1996 | −35.6% |
| 2000 | −48.8% |
| 2004 | −56.5% |
| 2008 | −45.0% |
| 2012 | −54.6% |
| 2016 | −66.4% |
| 2020 | −67.6% |
| 2024 | −69.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,675 | 1,260 | 5,243 | 2,170 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8,462 | 1,164 | 5,233 | 2,060 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8,552 | 993 | 5,607 | 1,946 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8,482 | 957 | 5,594 | 1,927 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8,521 | 973 | 5,675 | 1,860 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8,513 | 870 | 5,898 | 1,724 | 21 |
| 2020 | 8,692 | 881 | 6,432 | 1,353 | 26 |
| 2022 | 8,673 | 824 | 6,435 | 1,393 | 21 |
| 2024 | 8,888 | 741 | 6,711 | 1,410 | 26 |
Source: Iowa Secretary of State
Lyon County, anchored by Rock Rapids in Iowa's northwest corner, recorded an R+69.6 presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest in the state — reflecting a rural, predominantly Dutch Reformed community that has voted heavily Republican for decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 35.1 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 69.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 69.6 points.
A population of 12,162, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,746 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Douglas County and Clay County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lyon County, Iowa vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lyon County, Iowa voted Republican by 69.6 points (R+69.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,002 votes cast, 1,023 went Democratic and 5,899 went Republican.
When did Lyon County, Iowa last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lyon County, Iowa voted Democratic was 1936.
How many people live in Lyon County, Iowa?
Lyon County, Iowa has a population of 12,162 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lyon County, Iowa?
Median household income in Lyon County, Iowa is $76,746 — below the national median of $80,734. The Iowa state median is $75,059.
What is the political history of Lyon County, Iowa?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Lyon County, Iowa from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.