Isanti County, Minnesota: Northern Rural Secular

Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+41.1

2024 Margin

R+2.5%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 2000

Voting Streak

41K

Population

Isanti County, Minnesota voted R+41.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 18,027 votes (69.55%). This represented a R+2.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+41.1

2020→2024 SwingR+2.5%

Voting StreakR since 2000

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population41,135

Median Age

40.2(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

19.6%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$84,063(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

91.8%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

2.4%(US: 18.6%)

Asian

1.8%(US: 5.7%)

Homeownership

83.8%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

7.8%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

8.0%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

2.9%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Mainline Protestant

10.8%(+5.6 vs US)

Evangelical

4.3%(-12.2 vs US)

Catholic

4.2%(-14.5 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:40.2 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

23.3%

18-29

7.2%↓

30-44

19.4%

45-64

33.3%↑

65+

16.8%

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

ManufacturingVery high

18.9%

ConstructionVery high

13.7%

Retail TradeBelow avg

8.2%

Professional ServicesBelow avg

7.8%

EducationBelow avg

6.3%

HealthcareVery low

4.8%

Political relevance:

Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveConstruction: Infrastructure focusHealthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	28.5%(7,384)	69.5%(18,027)	R+41.1	R+2.5
2020	29.4%(7,138)	68.0%(16,491)	R+38.6	R+0.6
2016	26.9%(5,657)	64.9%(13,635)	R+38.0	R+19.9
2012	39.7%(8,024)	57.8%(11,675)	R+18.1	R+2.7
2008	41.1%(8,248)	56.5%(11,324)	R+15.3	D+1.8
2004	40.8%(7,883)	57.9%(11,190)	R+17.1	R+7.6
2000	41.8%(6,247)	51.4%(7,668)	R+9.5	R+21.8
1996	46.6%(6,041)	34.4%(4,450)	D+12.3	D+1.8
1992	40.3%(5,386)	29.8%(3,988)	D+10.5	D+3.2
1988	53.0%(6,075)	45.8%(5,246)	D+7.2	D+9.8

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	36.1%(8,837)	63.9%(15,642)	R+27.8	D+9.5
2020	31.4%(6,751)	68.6%(14,774)	R+37.3	R+18.7
2018	40.7%(13,443)	59.3%(19,590)	R+18.6	R+9.2
2014	45.3%(6,022)	54.7%(7,269)	R+9.4	R+29.3
2012	59.9%(11,131)	40.1%(7,438)	D+19.9	D+38.5
2008	40.7%(6,557)	59.3%(9,564)	R+18.6	R+24.7
2006	53.0%(7,468)	47.0%(6,620)	D+6.0	D+22.3
2002	41.9%(6,019)	58.1%(8,365)	R+16.3	R+4.0
2000	43.8%(5,983)	56.2%(7,666)	R+12.3	R+20.1
1996	53.9%(6,183)	46.1%(5,290)	D+7.8	D+23.6

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%(12,271)	R+100.0	R+73.5
2018	36.7%(6,084)	63.3%(10,483)	R+26.6	R+10.9
2014	42.2%(5,498)	57.8%(7,539)	R+15.7	D+4.6
2010	39.9%(5,247)	60.1%(7,905)	R+20.2	R+5.8
2006	42.8%(5,859)	57.2%(7,829)	R+14.4	D+10.1
2002	37.7%(4,745)	62.3%(7,827)	R+24.5	D+75.5
1998	0.0%(0)	100.0%(3,719)	R+100.0	R+74.2
1994	37.1%(3,680)	62.9%(6,239)	R+25.8	R+43.0
1990	58.6%(5,855)	41.4%(4,139)	D+17.2	R+3.9
1986	60.5%(4,900)	39.5%(3,194)	D+21.1	R+12.8

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(16.1%)	✓
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(49.3%)	Bernie Sanders(24.1%)	✓
2016	Dem	Bernie Sanders(75.2%)	Hillary Clinton(24.8%)	✗
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(49.8%)	Barack Obama(47.0%)	✗