Ellsworth County, Kansas: Rural GOP Stronghold
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+52.3
2024 Margin
D+0.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
6K
Population
Ellsworth County, Kansas voted R+52.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,078 votes (75.29%). This represented a D+0.3% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+52.3
2020→2024 SwingD+0.3%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population6,376
Median Age
43.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$59,844(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
84.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
81.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
19.8%(+14.6 vs US)
Evangelical
13.2%(-3.3 vs US)
Catholic
10.3%(-8.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:43.1 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
17.6%↓
18-29
5.0%↓
30-44
21.7%↑
45-64
31.9%↑
65+
23.7%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
12.2%Manufacturing
11.5%EducationBelow avg
6.0%Construction
5.9%Retail TradeVery low
5.3%Professional ServicesVery low
4.9%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RRetail Trade: Minimum wage issuesProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.0%(636) | 75.3%(2,078) | R+52.3 | D+0.3 |
| 2020 | 22.7%(648) | 75.3%(2,148) | R+52.6 | D+0.9 |
| 2016 | 19.3%(521) | 72.8%(1,969) | R+53.5 | R+8.2 |
| 2012 | 25.9%(702) | 71.2%(1,930) | R+45.3 | R+5.5 |
| 2008 | 29.0%(851) | 68.8%(2,021) | R+39.8 | D+7.2 |
| 2004 | 25.8%(801) | 72.8%(2,259) | R+47.0 | R+11.1 |
| 2000 | 29.1%(825) | 65.0%(1,845) | R+35.9 | D+0.5 |
| 1996 | 27.8%(899) | 64.1%(2,078) | R+36.4 | R+30.6 |
| 1992 | 31.2%(1,010) | 37.0%(1,197) | R+5.8 | D+10.6 |
| 1988 | 40.6%(1,219) | 57.0%(1,711) | R+16.4 | D+27.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.5%(359) | 83.5%(1,821) | R+67.1 | R+19.9 |
| 2020 | 26.4%(715) | 73.6%(1,992) | R+47.2 | D+23.1 |
| 2016 | 14.9%(384) | 85.1%(2,199) | R+70.3 | D+29.7 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,410) | R+100.0 | R+22.8 |
| 2010 | 11.4%(248) | 88.6%(1,930) | R+77.2 | R+24.9 |
| 2008 | 23.9%(681) | 76.2%(2,174) | R+52.3 | D+12.1 |
| 2004 | 17.8%(531) | 82.2%(2,455) | R+64.4 | D+35.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(2,246) | R+100.0 | R+55.8 |
| 1998 | 27.9%(590) | 72.1%(1,523) | R+44.2 | R+17.8 |
| 1996 | 36.8%(2,293) | 63.2%(3,936) | R+26.4 | D+4.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40.6%(866) | 59.4%(1,269) | R+18.9 | R+2.6 |
| 2018 | 41.8%(840) | 58.2%(1,168) | R+16.3 | R+1.1 |
| 2014 | 42.4%(925) | 57.6%(1,258) | R+15.3 | D+35.7 |
| 2010 | 24.5%(518) | 75.5%(1,593) | R+50.9 | R+68.7 |
| 2006 | 58.9%(1,270) | 41.1%(887) | D+17.8 | R+13.5 |
| 2002 | 65.7%(1,684) | 34.4%(881) | D+31.3 | D+93.3 |
| 1998 | 19.0%(411) | 81.0%(1,751) | R+62.0 | R+23.4 |
| 1994 | 30.7%(788) | 69.3%(1,776) | R+38.5 | R+33.0 |
| 1990 | 47.3%(1,149) | 52.8%(1,283) | R+5.5 | D+17.1 |
| 1986 | 38.7%(1,139) | 61.3%(1,806) | R+22.6 | R+12.1 |
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(82.3%) | Nikki Haley(9.1%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee