Ramsey County, North Dakota: Deep Red Country
North Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+40.0
2024 Margin
R+3.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
12K
Population
Ramsey County, North Dakota voted R+40.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,609 votes (68.89%). This represented a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+40.0
2020→2024 SwingR+3.9%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population11,605
Median Age
40.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,490(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
58.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
21.2%(+2.5 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
17.4%(+12.2 vs US)
Evangelical
5.0%(-11.6 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
2.0%
Age Distribution
Median:40.0 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.4%
18-29
7.8%↓
30-44
18.4%
45-64
28.7%↑
65+
21.7%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
15.6%Education
9.4%AgricultureVery high
7.4%ConstructionBelow avg
5.2%Professional ServicesVery low
4.1%ManufacturingVery low
3.9%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated baseManufacturing: Trade policy sensitive
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.9%(1,513) | 68.9%(3,609) | R+40.0 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 30.5%(1,639) | 66.6%(3,577) | R+36.1 | R+3.8 |
| 2016 | 28.4%(1,505) | 60.6%(3,217) | R+32.3 | R+22.3 |
| 2012 | 43.3%(2,164) | 53.3%(2,665) | R+10.0 | R+9.0 |
| 2008 | 48.6%(2,314) | 49.6%(2,361) | R+1.0 | D+20.6 |
| 2004 | 38.5%(1,885) | 60.1%(2,943) | R+21.6 | D+5.5 |
| 2000 | 33.3%(1,658) | 60.4%(3,005) | R+27.1 | R+28.0 |
| 1996 | 44.5%(2,123) | 43.5%(2,077) | D+1.0 | D+9.4 |
| 1992 | 33.2%(2,008) | 41.6%(2,516) | R+8.4 | R+0.9 |
| 1988 | 45.6%(2,665) | 53.1%(3,103) | R+7.5 | D+20.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.5%(1,640) | 68.5%(3,568) | R+37.0 | D+9.3 |
| 2022 | 26.9%(890) | 73.1%(2,424) | R+46.3 | R+39.7 |
| 2018 | 46.7%(2,336) | 53.3%(2,668) | R+6.6 | D+59.7 |
| 2016 | 16.8%(869) | 83.2%(4,291) | R+66.3 | R+77.1 |
| 2012 | 55.4%(2,766) | 44.6%(2,229) | D+10.8 | D+68.8 |
| 2010 | 20.9%(862) | 79.0%(3,253) | R+58.1 | R+113.7 |
| 2006 | 77.8%(2,953) | 22.2%(842) | D+55.6 | D+10.9 |
| 2004 | 72.4%(3,567) | 27.6%(1,362) | D+44.7 | D+9.4 |
| 2000 | 67.7%(3,377) | 32.3%(1,614) | D+35.3 | R+8.8 |
| 1998 | 72.0%(2,665) | 27.9%(1,034) | D+44.1 | D+16.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.6%(1,198) | 75.4%(3,671) | R+50.8 | R+0.4 |
| 2020 | 24.8%(1,239) | 75.2%(3,761) | R+50.4 | D+6.1 |
| 2016 | 21.7%(1,111) | 78.3%(4,004) | R+56.6 | R+44.2 |
| 2012 | 43.8%(2,129) | 56.2%(2,732) | R+12.4 | D+43.6 |
| 2008 | 22.0%(1,035) | 78.0%(3,674) | R+56.0 | R+6.8 |
| 2004 | 25.4%(1,223) | 74.6%(3,599) | R+49.3 | R+43.8 |
| 2000 | 47.3%(2,374) | 52.7%(2,649) | R+5.5 | D+21.0 |
| 1996 | 36.8%(1,738) | 63.2%(2,988) | R+26.4 | R+11.3 |
| 1992 | 42.4%(2,519) | 57.6%(3,418) | R+15.1 | R+44.5 |
| 1988 | 64.7%(3,861) | 35.3%(2,108) | D+29.4 | D+11.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(64.7%) | Bernie Sanders(32.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(75.0%) | Hillary Clinton(25.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee