Clearwater County, Minnesota: Northern Rural Secular
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1904–2024
R+50.0
2024 Margin
R+5.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
9K
Population
Clearwater County, Minnesota voted R+50.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,575 votes (74.26%). This represented a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+50.0
2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record31
Demographics
Population8,524
Median Age
41.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$62,723(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
84.3%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
81.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
25.9%(+9.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
22.3%(+17.1 vs US)
Catholic
3.5%(-15.2 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.0%↑
18-29
7.0%↓
30-44
16.3%↓
45-64
30.9%↑
65+
20.9%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSConstructionVery high
13.4%Retail Trade
11.0%Manufacturing
9.7%Education
7.4%HealthcareVery low
5.9%AgricultureVery high
5.0%Political relevance:
Construction: Infrastructure focusHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.3%(1,169) | 74.3%(3,575) | R+50.0 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 26.8%(1,260) | 71.6%(3,372) | R+44.9 | R+1.9 |
| 2016 | 25.9%(1,100) | 68.9%(2,925) | R+43.0 | R+28.6 |
| 2012 | 41.8%(1,753) | 56.2%(2,359) | R+14.4 | R+4.7 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(1,877) | 53.8%(2,291) | R+9.7 | D+3.3 |
| 2004 | 42.9%(1,871) | 55.9%(2,438) | R+13.0 | D+4.6 |
| 2000 | 38.3%(1,466) | 55.9%(2,137) | R+17.6 | R+22.0 |
| 1996 | 44.9%(1,578) | 40.5%(1,423) | D+4.4 | R+2.8 |
| 1992 | 42.2%(1,587) | 35.0%(1,315) | D+7.2 | D+7.1 |
| 1988 | 49.6%(1,769) | 49.4%(1,763) | D+0.2 | D+3.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.1%(1,379) | 69.9%(3,203) | R+39.8 | D+3.3 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(1,224) | 71.5%(3,078) | R+43.1 | R+16.5 |
| 2018 | 36.7%(2,461) | 63.3%(4,248) | R+26.6 | R+14.2 |
| 2014 | 43.8%(1,196) | 56.2%(1,536) | R+12.4 | R+24.4 |
| 2012 | 56.0%(2,172) | 44.0%(1,709) | D+11.9 | D+25.8 |
| 2008 | 43.1%(1,596) | 56.9%(2,109) | R+13.8 | R+20.9 |
| 2006 | 53.5%(1,927) | 46.5%(1,675) | D+7.0 | D+8.2 |
| 2002 | 49.4%(1,746) | 50.6%(1,790) | R+1.2 | D+12.3 |
| 2000 | 43.2%(1,575) | 56.8%(2,069) | R+13.6 | R+11.6 |
| 1996 | 49.0%(1,622) | 51.0%(1,687) | R+2.0 | D+9.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(2,550) | R+100.0 | R+66.9 |
| 2018 | 33.4%(1,125) | 66.6%(2,239) | R+33.1 | R+18.9 |
| 2014 | 42.9%(1,163) | 57.1%(1,547) | R+14.2 | R+4.9 |
| 2010 | 45.4%(1,419) | 54.6%(1,709) | R+9.3 | R+11.5 |
| 2006 | 51.1%(1,795) | 48.9%(1,718) | D+2.2 | R+1.1 |
| 2002 | 51.6%(1,705) | 48.4%(1,597) | D+3.3 | D+103.3 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,439) | R+100.0 | R+84.4 |
| 1994 | 42.2%(1,241) | 57.8%(1,700) | R+15.6 | R+34.4 |
| 1990 | 59.4%(1,892) | 40.6%(1,294) | D+18.8 | R+1.1 |
| 1986 | 59.9%(2,231) | 40.1%(1,492) | D+19.9 | R+6.7 |
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(85.4%) | Nikki Haley(13.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(51.0%) | Bernie Sanders(25.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(75.2%) | Hillary Clinton(24.8%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(49.5%) | Hillary Clinton(46.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee