Jones County, South Dakota: Deep Red Country
South Dakota · Presidential Elections 1920–2024
R+75.8
2024 Margin
R+7.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
1K
Population
Jones County, South Dakota voted R+75.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 477 votes (86.73%). This represented a R+7.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+75.8
2020→2024 SwingR+7.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record27
Demographics
Population917
Median Age
41.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$61,250(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
82.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
73.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.7%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.9%(60) | 86.7%(477) | R+75.8 | R+7.7 |
| 2020 | 15.0%(90) | 83.1%(498) | R+68.1 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 12.4%(69) | 80.7%(450) | R+68.3 | R+5.6 |
| 2012 | 17.7%(108) | 80.5%(490) | R+62.7 | R+12.3 |
| 2008 | 23.4%(147) | 73.8%(463) | R+50.4 | D+9.7 |
| 2004 | 18.7%(134) | 78.8%(565) | R+60.1 | R+4.1 |
| 2000 | 20.6%(137) | 76.7%(509) | R+56.0 | R+17.8 |
| 1996 | 25.2%(184) | 63.5%(463) | R+38.3 | R+1.3 |
| 1992 | 21.3%(166) | 58.3%(454) | R+37.0 | R+3.9 |
| 1988 | 33.2%(261) | 66.3%(521) | R+33.1 | D+20.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.9%(46) | 82.4%(383) | R+72.5 | R+5.7 |
| 2020 | 16.6%(99) | 83.4%(497) | R+66.8 | D+9.3 |
| 2016 | 11.9%(67) | 88.1%(494) | R+76.1 | R+27.3 |
| 2014 | 14.3%(66) | 63.1%(292) | R+48.8 | D+51.2 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(507) | R+100.0 | R+97.6 |
| 2008 | 48.8%(303) | 51.2%(318) | R+2.4 | D+39.9 |
| 2004 | 28.9%(210) | 71.2%(518) | R+42.3 | D+1.4 |
| 2002 | 27.8%(201) | 71.5%(517) | R+43.7 | R+40.8 |
| 1998 | 47.4%(305) | 50.4%(324) | R+3.0 | D+23.3 |
| 1996 | 36.9%(270) | 63.1%(462) | R+26.2 | R+31.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.6%(64) | 83.7%(395) | R+70.1 | R+35.7 |
| 2018 | 31.7%(173) | 66.1%(361) | R+34.4 | D+36.8 |
| 2014 | 13.0%(60) | 84.2%(390) | R+71.3 | R+23.8 |
| 2010 | 26.3%(152) | 73.8%(427) | R+47.5 | R+0.4 |
| 2006 | 25.3%(165) | 72.4%(472) | R+47.1 | D+3.7 |
| 2002 | 24.1%(173) | 74.9%(537) | R+50.8 | R+36.2 |
| 1998 | 40.5%(259) | 55.1%(352) | R+14.6 | R+1.7 |
| 1994 | 40.8%(302) | 53.6%(397) | R+12.8 | D+15.8 |
| 1990 | 35.7%(288) | 64.3%(519) | R+28.6 | R+9.6 |
| 1986 | 40.5%(339) | 59.5%(498) | R+19.0 | D+46.3 |
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(75.5%) | Bernie Sanders(24.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(60.8%) | Hillary Clinton(39.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(74.2%) | Ted Cruz(14.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(62.6%) | Barack Obama(37.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee