Minnehaha County, South Dakota: null
South Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+12.7
2024 Margin
R+3.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
Classification
197K
Population
Minnehaha County, South Dakota voted R+12.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 51,842 votes (55.16%). This represented a R+3.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+12.7
2020→2024 SwingR+3.2%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population197,214
Median Age
35.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
44.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$73,110(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
63.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.5%(39,923) | 55.2%(51,842) | R+12.7 | -3.2 |
| 2020 | 43.9%(40,482) | 53.3%(49,249) | R+9.5 | +5.1 |
| 2016 | 39.1%(30,618) | 53.7%(42,053) | R+14.6 | -7.2 |
| 2012 | 45.3%(34,674) | 52.7%(40,342) | R+7.4 | -8.1 |
| 2008 | 49.5%(39,838) | 48.7%(39,251) | D+0.7 | +16.0 |
| 2004 | 41.6%(32,314) | 56.9%(44,189) | R+15.3 | -4.9 |
| 2000 | 44.1%(27,042) | 54.5%(33,428) | R+10.4 | -14.2 |
| 1996 | 48.0%(29,790) | 44.2%(27,432) | D+3.8 | +0.8 |
| 1992 | 42.4%(27,016) | 39.3%(25,081) | D+3.0 | -1.2 |
| 1988 | 51.9%(29,135) | 47.7%(26,765) | D+4.2 | +17.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.4%(24,772) | 62.8%(46,551) | R+29.4 | -14.1 |
| 2020 | 42.4%(38,799) | 57.6%(52,773) | R+15.3 | +19.6 |
| 2016 | 32.6%(25,359) | 67.4%(52,494) | R+34.9 | -20.2 |
| 2014 | 32.5%(17,739) | 47.1%(25,771) | R+14.7 | +85.3 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(44,085) | R+100.0 | -126.9 |
| 2008 | 63.5%(50,693) | 36.5%(29,189) | D+26.9 | +24.9 |
| 2004 | 51.0%(39,674) | 49.0%(38,105) | D+2.0 | -2.0 |
| 2002 | 51.7%(33,903) | 47.7%(31,261) | D+4.0 | -23.3 |
| 1998 | 63.2%(29,345) | 35.9%(16,664) | D+27.3 | +19.2 |
| 1996 | 54.1%(33,468) | 45.9%(28,434) | D+8.1 | -34.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 44.7%(33,376) | 52.5%(39,234) | R+7.8 | -15.1 |
| 2018 | 53.0%(37,450) | 45.8%(32,355) | D+7.2 | +48.7 |
| 2014 | 27.1%(14,716) | 68.6%(37,228) | R+41.5 | -23.3 |
| 2010 | 40.9%(26,528) | 59.1%(38,314) | R+18.2 | -3.1 |
| 2006 | 41.5%(28,246) | 56.6%(38,518) | R+15.1 | -3.9 |
| 2002 | 43.9%(28,617) | 55.1%(35,923) | R+11.2 | +29.3 |
| 1998 | 28.8%(13,323) | 69.4%(32,055) | R+40.5 | -22.7 |
| 1994 | 39.5%(22,993) | 57.3%(33,377) | R+17.8 | +0.2 |
| 1990 | 41.0%(17,480) | 59.0%(25,164) | R+18.0 | -7.9 |
| 1986 | 45.0%(21,752) | 55.0%(26,628) | R+10.1 | +29.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(76.0%) | Bernie Sanders(24.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(53.2%) | Bernie Sanders(46.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(61.2%) | Ted Cruz(20.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.3%) | Barack Obama(43.7%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee