Dickinson County, Kansas: Rural GOP Stronghold
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+55.0
2024 Margin
R+0.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1936
Voting Streak
18K
Population
Dickinson County, Kansas voted R+55.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,014 votes (76.71%). This represented a R+0.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+55.0
2020→2024 SwingR+0.8%
Voting StreakR since 1936
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population18,402
Median Age
41.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$62,971(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
79.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
15.0%(-3.7 vs US)
Evangelical
13.7%(-2.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
13.6%(+8.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.8 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
22.9%
18-29
6.3%↓
30-44
17.8%
45-64
32.3%↑
65+
20.7%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
16.0%Retail Trade
10.0%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.4%Construction
5.9%AgricultureVery high
5.0%HealthcareVery low
4.5%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.8%(1,989) | 76.7%(7,014) | R+55.0 | R+0.8 |
| 2020 | 22.0%(2,060) | 76.2%(7,126) | R+54.2 | R+0.3 |
| 2016 | 19.6%(1,609) | 73.4%(6,029) | R+53.8 | R+6.4 |
| 2012 | 25.1%(2,020) | 72.5%(5,832) | R+47.4 | R+5.2 |
| 2008 | 27.9%(2,422) | 70.2%(6,081) | R+42.2 | D+2.5 |
| 2004 | 26.9%(2,364) | 71.6%(6,295) | R+44.7 | R+9.8 |
| 2000 | 29.8%(2,413) | 64.8%(5,243) | R+35.0 | R+2.8 |
| 1996 | 28.4%(2,423) | 60.5%(5,174) | R+32.2 | R+17.7 |
| 1992 | 27.3%(2,518) | 41.8%(3,851) | R+14.5 | D+13.4 |
| 1988 | 35.5%(2,870) | 63.3%(5,121) | R+27.8 | D+21.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.5%(1,239) | 81.5%(5,446) | R+62.9 | R+13.8 |
| 2020 | 25.4%(2,235) | 74.6%(6,553) | R+49.1 | D+17.5 |
| 2016 | 16.7%(1,273) | 83.3%(6,368) | R+66.7 | D+33.3 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(4,160) | R+100.0 | R+27.9 |
| 2010 | 14.0%(839) | 86.0%(5,166) | R+72.1 | R+19.7 |
| 2008 | 23.8%(1,982) | 76.2%(6,338) | R+52.4 | D+11.4 |
| 2004 | 18.1%(1,517) | 81.9%(6,864) | R+63.8 | D+36.2 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(5,926) | R+100.0 | R+59.5 |
| 1998 | 29.7%(1,706) | 70.3%(4,031) | R+40.5 | R+8.5 |
| 1996 | 34.0%(5,594) | 66.0%(10,875) | R+32.1 | R+2.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.2%(2,414) | 63.8%(4,253) | R+27.6 | R+2.4 |
| 2018 | 37.4%(2,265) | 62.6%(3,790) | R+25.2 | D+1.7 |
| 2014 | 36.6%(2,204) | 63.4%(3,824) | R+26.9 | D+21.6 |
| 2010 | 25.8%(1,512) | 74.2%(4,353) | R+48.4 | R+53.5 |
| 2006 | 52.5%(3,424) | 47.5%(3,094) | D+5.1 | R+4.9 |
| 2002 | 55.0%(3,682) | 45.0%(3,014) | D+10.0 | D+74.4 |
| 1998 | 17.8%(1,008) | 82.2%(4,665) | R+64.5 | R+21.4 |
| 1994 | 28.4%(1,939) | 71.5%(4,877) | R+43.1 | R+38.0 |
| 1990 | 47.4%(2,816) | 52.6%(3,121) | R+5.1 | D+10.1 |
| 1986 | 42.4%(3,385) | 57.6%(4,605) | R+15.3 | R+10.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(82.0%) | Nikki Haley(11.7%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee