Antelope County, Nebraska: Northern Rural Secular
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+76.2
2024 Margin
R+2.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1936
Voting Streak
6K
Population
Antelope County, Nebraska voted R+76.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,032 votes (87.68%). This represented a R+2.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+76.2
2020→2024 SwingR+2.6%
Voting StreakR since 1936
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population6,295
Median Age
42.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,924(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
75.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
30.7%(+14.2 vs US)
Catholic
23.2%(+4.5 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
16.8%(+11.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:42.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
24.5%↑
18-29
7.3%↓
30-44
15.7%↓
45-64
28.5%↑
65+
24.0%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
22.6%Retail Trade
11.2%ConstructionAbove avg
8.5%ManufacturingBelow avg
5.5%Professional ServicesVery low
4.4%HealthcareVery low
3.8%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.4%(396) | 87.7%(3,032) | R+76.2 | R+2.6 |
| 2020 | 12.6%(452) | 86.2%(3,093) | R+73.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2016 | 11.7%(383) | 83.3%(2,732) | R+71.6 | R+8.9 |
| 2012 | 17.7%(571) | 80.3%(2,596) | R+62.6 | R+11.6 |
| 2008 | 23.8%(757) | 74.8%(2,383) | R+51.0 | D+11.7 |
| 2004 | 17.9%(613) | 80.6%(2,761) | R+62.7 | R+6.8 |
| 2000 | 20.1%(678) | 76.1%(2,562) | R+55.9 | R+22.7 |
| 1996 | 26.2%(884) | 59.5%(2,005) | R+33.3 | D+1.9 |
| 1992 | 17.2%(650) | 52.4%(1,979) | R+35.2 | D+12.4 |
| 1988 | 26.2%(933) | 73.8%(2,626) | R+47.6 | D+16.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.2%(1,171) | 82.8%(5,646) | R+65.6 | D+12.1 |
| 2020 | 11.1%(354) | 88.9%(2,828) | R+77.8 | R+10.0 |
| 2018 | 16.1%(396) | 83.9%(2,061) | R+67.8 | R+18.8 |
| 2014 | 25.5%(632) | 74.5%(1,845) | R+49.0 | D+13.7 |
| 2012 | 18.7%(603) | 81.3%(2,625) | R+62.6 | R+25.9 |
| 2008 | 31.6%(983) | 68.3%(2,123) | R+36.7 | R+51.6 |
| 2006 | 57.5%(1,563) | 42.5%(1,157) | D+14.9 | D+94.6 |
| 2002 | 10.2%(235) | 89.8%(2,081) | R+79.7 | R+58.0 |
| 2000 | 39.1%(1,297) | 60.9%(2,016) | R+21.7 | D+8.7 |
| 1996 | 34.8%(1,108) | 65.2%(2,074) | R+30.4 | R+22.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.6%(241) | 89.4%(2,026) | R+78.7 | R+13.3 |
| 2018 | 17.3%(440) | 82.7%(2,103) | R+65.4 | R+31.8 |
| 2014 | 33.2%(797) | 66.8%(1,602) | R+33.6 | D+37.5 |
| 2010 | 14.4%(376) | 85.6%(2,227) | R+71.1 | D+4.7 |
| 2006 | 12.1%(328) | 87.9%(2,386) | R+75.8 | R+17.4 |
| 2002 | 20.8%(465) | 79.2%(1,771) | R+58.4 | R+48.2 |
| 1998 | 44.9%(1,437) | 55.1%(1,764) | R+10.2 | R+49.7 |
| 1994 | 69.8%(2,137) | 30.3%(927) | D+39.5 | D+56.1 |
| 1990 | 41.7%(1,373) | 58.3%(1,920) | R+16.6 | D+16.7 |
| 1986 | 33.4%(1,275) | 66.6%(2,547) | R+33.3 | R+14.0 |
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(90.3%) | Nikki Haley(8.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(76.9%) | Bernie Sanders(7.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.0%) | Bernie Sanders(46.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(64.8%) | Ted Cruz(18.2%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(62.5%) | Hillary Clinton(37.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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