Brown County, Nebraska: Northern Rural Secular
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+74.5
2024 Margin
D+1.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1936
Voting Streak
3K
Population
Brown County, Nebraska voted R+74.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,428 votes (86.65%). This represented a D+1.5% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+74.5
2020→2024 SwingD+1.5%
Voting StreakR since 1936
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population2,903
Median Age
46.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$44,267(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
73.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
25.6%(+9.1 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
21.5%(+16.3 vs US)
Catholic
11.4%(-7.3 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:46.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.7%
18-29
7.5%↓
30-44
18.3%
45-64
26.3%
65+
27.2%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
28.0%Retail Trade
11.3%Construction
7.8%EducationBelow avg
4.9%HealthcareVery low
4.1%Professional ServicesVery low
4.1%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debatesProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.2%(201) | 86.7%(1,428) | R+74.5 | D+1.5 |
| 2020 | 11.3%(191) | 87.3%(1,470) | R+76.0 | D+1.2 |
| 2016 | 9.6%(153) | 86.7%(1,385) | R+77.1 | R+7.8 |
| 2012 | 14.4%(224) | 83.7%(1,302) | R+69.3 | R+12.1 |
| 2008 | 19.9%(311) | 77.1%(1,208) | R+57.2 | D+9.6 |
| 2004 | 15.5%(268) | 82.3%(1,426) | R+66.8 | R+0.0 |
| 2000 | 14.8%(250) | 81.7%(1,375) | R+66.8 | R+24.6 |
| 1996 | 20.3%(359) | 62.6%(1,105) | R+42.2 | R+5.0 |
| 1992 | 16.9%(311) | 54.1%(999) | R+37.3 | D+13.3 |
| 1988 | 24.4%(435) | 74.9%(1,336) | R+50.5 | D+15.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.0%(552) | 83.0%(2,700) | R+66.0 | D+17.4 |
| 2020 | 8.3%(125) | 91.7%(1,387) | R+83.5 | R+11.8 |
| 2018 | 14.2%(190) | 85.8%(1,153) | R+71.7 | R+4.9 |
| 2014 | 16.6%(176) | 83.4%(883) | R+66.8 | D+6.8 |
| 2012 | 13.2%(204) | 86.8%(1,342) | R+73.6 | R+38.8 |
| 2008 | 32.6%(486) | 67.4%(1,006) | R+34.9 | R+36.9 |
| 2006 | 51.0%(707) | 49.0%(679) | D+2.0 | D+91.2 |
| 2002 | 5.4%(79) | 94.6%(1,384) | R+89.2 | R+53.2 |
| 2000 | 32.0%(535) | 68.0%(1,137) | R+36.0 | D+16.5 |
| 1996 | 23.8%(418) | 76.3%(1,342) | R+52.5 | R+21.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.5%(159) | 85.5%(938) | R+71.0 | R+2.4 |
| 2018 | 15.7%(214) | 84.3%(1,151) | R+68.6 | R+24.2 |
| 2014 | 27.8%(293) | 72.2%(761) | R+44.4 | D+28.2 |
| 2010 | 13.7%(181) | 86.3%(1,141) | R+72.6 | D+6.5 |
| 2006 | 10.4%(139) | 89.6%(1,194) | R+79.1 | R+20.9 |
| 2002 | 20.9%(295) | 79.1%(1,119) | R+58.3 | R+23.7 |
| 1998 | 32.7%(513) | 67.3%(1,055) | R+34.6 | R+64.7 |
| 1994 | 65.1%(1,106) | 34.9%(594) | D+30.1 | D+54.3 |
| 1990 | 37.9%(628) | 62.1%(1,029) | R+24.2 | D+5.4 |
| 1986 | 35.2%(620) | 64.8%(1,141) | R+29.6 | R+0.2 |
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(87.8%) | Nikki Haley(11.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(69.5%) | Bernie Sanders(17.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(53.9%) | Hillary Clinton(46.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(77.0%) | Ted Cruz(11.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(83.3%) | Hillary Clinton(16.7%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee