Gray County, Kansas: Rural GOP Stronghold
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+69.0
2024 Margin
R+0.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
6K
Population
Gray County, Kansas voted R+69.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,837 votes (83.77%). This represented a R+0.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+69.0
2020→2024 SwingR+0.4%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population5,653
Median Age
36.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$74,500(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
80.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
16.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
80.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
8.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
39.3%(+22.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
15.2%(+10.0 vs US)
Catholic
8.9%(-9.8 vs US)
Black Protestant
5.8%(+3.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:36.1 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
29.2%↑
18-29
7.9%↓
30-44
17.1%
45-64
29.8%↑
65+
16.0%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
22.4%ConstructionVery high
10.7%Retail TradeBelow avg
7.1%ManufacturingBelow avg
5.3%Professional ServicesVery low
5.3%HealthcareVery low
5.3%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RConstruction: Infrastructure focusProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.8%(324) | 83.8%(1,837) | R+69.0 | R+0.4 |
| 2020 | 14.9%(341) | 83.5%(1,911) | R+68.6 | D+0.8 |
| 2016 | 12.7%(263) | 82.2%(1,698) | R+69.5 | R+4.1 |
| 2012 | 16.6%(324) | 81.9%(1,603) | R+65.3 | R+8.4 |
| 2008 | 20.6%(436) | 77.5%(1,643) | R+57.0 | D+5.8 |
| 2004 | 18.2%(408) | 80.9%(1,816) | R+62.7 | R+9.5 |
| 2000 | 22.3%(482) | 75.5%(1,631) | R+53.2 | R+1.5 |
| 1996 | 19.8%(404) | 71.5%(1,457) | R+51.7 | R+24.3 |
| 1992 | 20.4%(443) | 47.8%(1,039) | R+27.4 | R+2.2 |
| 1988 | 36.3%(696) | 61.5%(1,180) | R+25.3 | D+24.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.8%(179) | 89.2%(1,476) | R+78.4 | R+11.2 |
| 2020 | 16.4%(355) | 83.6%(1,811) | R+67.2 | D+10.3 |
| 2016 | 11.2%(222) | 88.8%(1,756) | R+77.5 | D+22.5 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,210) | R+100.0 | R+15.0 |
| 2010 | 7.5%(114) | 92.5%(1,406) | R+85.0 | R+14.4 |
| 2008 | 14.7%(304) | 85.3%(1,762) | R+70.6 | D+8.2 |
| 2004 | 10.6%(229) | 89.4%(1,929) | R+78.8 | D+21.2 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,592) | R+100.0 | R+34.2 |
| 1998 | 17.1%(253) | 82.9%(1,227) | R+65.8 | R+19.2 |
| 1996 | 26.7%(1,064) | 73.3%(2,922) | R+46.6 | D+3.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.9%(428) | 74.1%(1,222) | R+48.1 | D+5.2 |
| 2018 | 23.4%(347) | 76.6%(1,138) | R+53.3 | R+11.0 |
| 2014 | 28.9%(452) | 71.1%(1,113) | R+42.2 | D+28.6 |
| 2010 | 14.6%(221) | 85.4%(1,293) | R+70.8 | R+54.6 |
| 2006 | 41.9%(645) | 58.1%(895) | R+16.2 | R+1.2 |
| 2002 | 42.5%(710) | 57.5%(962) | R+15.1 | D+52.0 |
| 1998 | 16.5%(242) | 83.5%(1,227) | R+67.0 | R+15.5 |
| 1994 | 24.2%(419) | 75.8%(1,310) | R+51.5 | R+26.9 |
| 1990 | 37.7%(603) | 62.3%(998) | R+24.7 | R+5.2 |
| 1986 | 40.3%(783) | 59.7%(1,162) | R+19.5 | R+12.0 |
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(82.9%) | Nikki Haley(9.8%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee