Hettinger County, North Dakota: Northern Rural Secular
North Dakota · Presidential Elections 1908–2024
R+68.7
2024 Margin
R+0.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
2K
Population
Hettinger County, North Dakota voted R+68.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,089 votes (83.38%). This represented a R+0.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+68.7
2020→2024 SwingR+0.5%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record30
Demographics
Population2,489
Median Age
41.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$66,797(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.8%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
79.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
24.7%(+6.0 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
20.6%(+15.4 vs US)
Evangelical
12.6%(-3.9 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
18.9%↓
18-29
7.1%↓
30-44
21.3%↑
45-64
26.5%
65+
26.2%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
25.4%ConstructionAbove avg
10.3%Retail TradeBelow avg
7.6%HealthcareVery low
7.0%Professional ServicesVery low
4.5%ManufacturingVery low
4.3%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 | 14.7%(192) | 83.4%(1,089) | R+68.7 | R+0.5 |
| 2020 | 14.9%(196) | 83.2%(1,091) | R+68.2 | R+0.2 |
| 2016 | 13.0%(168) | 81.0%(1,050) | R+68.1 | R+17.6 |
| 2012 | 23.0%(313) | 73.4%(1,000) | R+50.4 | R+14.3 |
| 2008 | 30.1%(406) | 66.3%(893) | R+36.1 | D+6.6 |
| 2004 | 27.1%(405) | 69.9%(1,044) | R+42.8 | D+3.6 |
| 2000 | 23.2%(353) | 69.6%(1,057) | R+46.4 | R+22.0 |
| 1996 | 29.3%(418) | 53.6%(765) | R+24.3 | R+3.2 |
| 1992 | 25.3%(465) | 46.5%(854) | R+21.2 | D+11.9 |
| 1988 | 33.1%(698) | 66.1%(1,395) | R+33.0 | D+17.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.6%(225) | 82.5%(1,057) | R+64.9 | R+6.6 |
| 2022 | 10.9%(113) | 69.2%(718) | R+58.3 | R+2.1 |
| 2018 | 21.6%(274) | 77.9%(988) | R+56.3 | D+26.5 |
| 2016 | 6.8%(88) | 89.5%(1,160) | R+82.7 | R+58.3 |
| 2012 | 37.6%(511) | 62.1%(843) | R+24.4 | D+38.1 |
| 2010 | 17.6%(205) | 80.1%(934) | R+62.5 | R+95.1 |
| 2006 | 64.9%(715) | 32.3%(356) | D+32.6 | D+6.4 |
| 2004 | 63.1%(940) | 36.9%(550) | D+26.2 | D+9.0 |
| 2000 | 58.6%(899) | 41.4%(635) | D+17.2 | R+23.0 |
| 1998 | 68.8%(1,056) | 28.6%(439) | D+40.2 | D+31.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.8%(138) | 82.6%(1,057) | R+71.8 | R+12.1 |
| 2020 | 11.9%(153) | 71.7%(923) | R+59.8 | D+14.9 |
| 2016 | 11.1%(143) | 85.8%(1,104) | R+74.7 | R+38.2 |
| 2012 | 30.5%(416) | 67.0%(913) | R+36.5 | D+22.3 |
| 2008 | 19.8%(270) | 78.5%(1,071) | R+58.7 | R+16.0 |
| 2004 | 27.9%(418) | 70.6%(1,058) | R+42.7 | R+26.6 |
| 2000 | 42.0%(642) | 58.0%(888) | R+16.1 | D+31.5 |
| 1996 | 26.2%(376) | 73.8%(1,059) | R+47.6 | R+31.0 |
| 1992 | 41.3%(765) | 57.9%(1,072) | R+16.6 | R+23.6 |
| 1988 | 53.5%(1,154) | 46.5%(1,003) | D+7.0 | D+8.5 |
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