Billings County, North Dakota: Northern Rural Secular
North Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+69.5
2024 Margin
D+4.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
1K
Population
Billings County, North Dakota voted R+69.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 543 votes (83.93%). This represented a D+4.3% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+69.5
2020→2024 SwingD+4.3%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population945
Median Age
40.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$74,000(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
96.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
81.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
6.3%(+1.1 vs US)
Catholic
3.4%(-15.3 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:40.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
17.6%↓
18-29
7.9%↓
30-44
18.7%
45-64
28.8%↑
65+
27.0%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
28.5%EducationAbove avg
11.4%HealthcareVery low
5.8%Retail TradeBelow avg
5.8%Professional ServicesVery low
5.4%ConstructionVery low
3.3%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 | 14.4%(93) | 83.9%(543) | R+69.5 | D+4.3 |
| 2020 | 11.3%(72) | 85.2%(541) | R+73.9 | R+1.8 |
| 2016 | 9.8%(59) | 81.8%(495) | R+72.1 | R+5.8 |
| 2012 | 15.4%(89) | 81.7%(472) | R+66.3 | R+14.0 |
| 2008 | 22.9%(114) | 75.2%(375) | R+52.3 | D+9.8 |
| 2004 | 17.6%(99) | 79.6%(449) | R+62.1 | R+2.6 |
| 2000 | 15.6%(82) | 75.0%(394) | R+59.4 | R+26.9 |
| 1996 | 22.9%(116) | 55.4%(281) | R+32.5 | R+9.5 |
| 1992 | 18.1%(123) | 41.1%(279) | R+23.0 | D+11.3 |
| 1988 | 32.0%(211) | 66.3%(437) | R+34.3 | D+22.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.1%(117) | 81.9%(529) | R+63.8 | D+13.8 |
| 2022 | 11.2%(48) | 88.8%(381) | R+77.6 | R+18.3 |
| 2018 | 20.4%(115) | 79.7%(450) | R+59.3 | D+26.0 |
| 2016 | 7.3%(43) | 92.7%(543) | R+85.3 | R+41.3 |
| 2012 | 28.0%(160) | 72.0%(412) | R+44.1 | D+36.4 |
| 2010 | 9.8%(48) | 90.2%(443) | R+80.5 | R+90.1 |
| 2006 | 54.8%(227) | 45.2%(187) | D+9.7 | D+5.4 |
| 2004 | 52.1%(291) | 47.9%(267) | D+4.3 | D+11.6 |
| 2000 | 46.4%(242) | 53.6%(280) | R+7.3 | R+21.3 |
| 1998 | 57.0%(264) | 43.0%(199) | D+14.0 | D+21.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.9%(85) | 86.1%(526) | R+72.2 | D+5.0 |
| 2020 | 11.4%(57) | 88.6%(442) | R+77.2 | D+6.4 |
| 2016 | 8.2%(48) | 91.8%(537) | R+83.6 | R+41.5 |
| 2012 | 28.9%(160) | 71.1%(393) | R+42.1 | D+29.5 |
| 2008 | 14.2%(70) | 85.8%(424) | R+71.7 | R+13.3 |
| 2004 | 20.8%(115) | 79.2%(438) | R+58.4 | R+27.7 |
| 2000 | 34.7%(183) | 65.3%(345) | R+30.7 | D+8.0 |
| 1996 | 30.6%(156) | 69.3%(353) | R+38.7 | R+28.2 |
| 1992 | 44.8%(295) | 55.2%(364) | R+10.5 | R+23.4 |
| 1988 | 56.5%(379) | 43.5%(292) | D+13.0 | D+15.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(40.4%) | Joe Biden(26.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(75.0%) | Hillary Clinton(25.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee