Lake County, Minnesota: Northern Rural Secular
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+3.9
2024 Margin
D+0.3%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1936
Voting Streak
11K
Population
Lake County, Minnesota voted D+3.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 3,534 votes (50.83%). This represented a D+0.3% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1936.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+3.9
2020→2024 SwingD+0.3%
Voting StreakD since 1936
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population10,905
Median Age
49.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$73,860(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
84.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
28.4%(+23.2 vs US)
Catholic
12.1%(-6.6 vs US)
Evangelical
5.8%(-10.7 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:49.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.1%↓
18-29
5.6%↓
30-44
13.4%↓
45-64
34.6%↑
65+
27.4%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSEducationVery high
14.2%Retail Trade
11.7%ConstructionVery high
11.7%Manufacturing
8.4%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.8%AgricultureVery high
5.5%Political relevance:
Education: Union strongholdConstruction: Infrastructure focusAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.8%(3,534) | 47.0%(3,265) | D+3.9 | D+0.3 |
| 2020 | 50.6%(3,647) | 47.1%(3,393) | D+3.5 | D+1.3 |
| 2016 | 47.2%(3,077) | 45.0%(2,932) | D+2.2 | R+18.8 |
| 2012 | 59.3%(4,043) | 38.3%(2,610) | D+21.0 | R+1.1 |
| 2008 | 59.9%(4,174) | 37.8%(2,636) | D+22.1 | D+1.7 |
| 2004 | 59.6%(4,212) | 39.2%(2,769) | D+20.4 | D+3.4 |
| 2000 | 54.5%(3,579) | 37.6%(2,465) | D+17.0 | R+11.3 |
| 1996 | 56.2%(3,388) | 27.9%(1,684) | D+28.3 | R+2.4 |
| 1992 | 53.7%(3,415) | 23.1%(1,465) | D+30.7 | R+4.8 |
| 1988 | 67.3%(3,887) | 31.8%(1,838) | D+35.5 | R+2.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58.8%(3,916) | 41.2%(2,747) | D+17.5 | D+12.6 |
| 2020 | 52.5%(3,485) | 47.5%(3,155) | D+5.0 | R+13.7 |
| 2018 | 59.3%(6,748) | 40.7%(4,628) | D+18.6 | R+10.2 |
| 2014 | 64.4%(3,170) | 35.6%(1,752) | D+28.8 | R+17.8 |
| 2012 | 73.3%(4,678) | 26.7%(1,702) | D+46.6 | D+28.0 |
| 2008 | 59.3%(3,549) | 40.7%(2,432) | D+18.7 | R+22.0 |
| 2006 | 70.3%(4,061) | 29.7%(1,714) | D+40.6 | D+17.9 |
| 2002 | 61.4%(3,542) | 38.6%(2,229) | D+22.8 | D+2.8 |
| 2000 | 60.0%(3,731) | 40.0%(2,491) | D+19.9 | R+9.8 |
| 1996 | 64.8%(3,607) | 35.1%(1,955) | D+29.7 | D+15.6 |
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%(2,501) | R+100.0 | R+114.6 |
| 2018 | 57.3%(3,264) | 42.7%(2,432) | D+14.6 | R+11.1 |
| 2014 | 62.8%(3,030) | 37.2%(1,792) | D+25.7 | R+3.9 |
| 2010 | 64.8%(3,251) | 35.2%(1,768) | D+29.6 | R+1.7 |
| 2006 | 65.6%(3,632) | 34.4%(1,901) | D+31.3 | D+1.2 |
| 2002 | 65.0%(3,333) | 35.0%(1,792) | D+30.1 | D+130.1 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,766) | R+100.0 | R+106.3 |
| 1994 | 53.1%(2,837) | 46.9%(2,503) | D+6.3 | R+48.6 |
| 1990 | 77.4%(4,209) | 22.6%(1,226) | D+54.9 | R+4.4 |
| 1986 | 79.6%(3,980) | 20.4%(1,018) | D+59.3 | R+4.8 |
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(72.7%) | Nikki Haley(25.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(44.2%) | Bernie Sanders(25.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(75.2%) | Hillary Clinton(24.8%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(60.2%) | Hillary Clinton(38.6%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee