Le Mars, IA
Safe Republican — shifted 4.8pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 26K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 88.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(5) | 6.4% |
▶Black / African American(3) | 2.4% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.5% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.4% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.8% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 25.9% | 42.5% |
| Mainline Protestant | 22.9% | 37.5% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 11.3% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Non-religious | 39.0% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+54.1 |
| 2020 | Trump+49.3 |
| 2016 | Trump+51.2 |
| 2012 | Romney+34.2 |
| 2008 | McCain+25.1 |
| 2004 | Bush+28.9 |
| 2000 | Bush+26.6 |
| 1996 | Dole+13.8 |
| 1992 | Bush+19.3 |
Le Mars, IA is a metro area that has a population of 25,747. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+54.1. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.2% | 76.3% | R+54.1 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 24.6% | 73.9% | R+49.3 | D+1.9 |
| 2016 | 21.7% | 72.9% | R+51.2 | R+17.0 |
| 2012 | 32.2% | 66.4% | R+34.2 | R+9.2 |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 62.0% | R+25.1 | D+3.8 |
| 2004 | 35.0% | 63.9% | R+28.9 | R+2.3 |
| 2000 | 34.6% | 61.2% | R+26.6 | R+12.8 |
| 1996 | 37.6% | 51.4% | R+13.8 | D+5.5 |
| 1992 | 30.2% | 49.6% | R+19.3 | R+7.9 |
| 1988 | 43.9% | 55.3% | R+11.4 | D+18.7 |
| 1984 | 34.5% | 64.6% | R+30.1 | D+4.2 |
| 1980 | 28.7% | 63.0% | R+34.3 | R+21.3 |
| 1976 | 42.8% | 55.8% | R+13.0 | D+9.0 |
| 1972 | 38.5% | 60.6% | R+22.0 | D+7.9 |
| 1968 | 32.2% | 62.1% | R+29.9 | R+37.2 |
| 1964 | 53.6% | 46.4% | D+7.3 | D+23.1 |
| 1960 | 42.1% | 57.9% | R+15.9 | D+19.0 |
| 1956 | 32.6% | 67.4% | R+34.8 | D+14.2 |
| 1952 | 25.3% | 74.3% | R+49.0 | R+42.0 |
| 1948 | 46.1% | 53.1% | R+7.0 | — |
What defines Le Mars, IA?
It has a working-class electorate (22% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Le Mars, IA
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 26K | R+54.1 | 3,104 | 10,661 | 13,971 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 54.1% margin
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 29.0 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | Le Mars, IA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 88.0% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(5) | 6.4% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(3) | 2.4% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.8% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.5% | 6.0% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.4% | 0.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +19.4pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.9% | 42.5% | — | — | |
| 22.9% | 37.5% | — | — | |
| 11.3% | 18.6% | — | — | |
| 0.8% | 1.4% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.8% | 1.3% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 39.0% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Le Mars, IA metro area? 25,747 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 11pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Le Mars, IA
How competitive is Le Mars, IA?
Do voters in Le Mars, IA split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+57.6 | R+65.0 | 7.4pp |