Yankton County, South Dakota: null
South Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+25.5
2024 Margin
R+2.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
23K
Population
Yankton County, South Dakota voted R+25.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,650 votes (61.39%). This represented a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.8
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+25.5
2020→2024 SwingR+2.0%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population23,310
Median Age
41.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
37.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$68,847(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.4%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
72.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.9%(3,883) | 61.4%(6,650) | R+25.5 | -2.0 |
| 2020 | 36.8%(4,016) | 60.4%(6,581) | R+23.5 | +1.0 |
| 2016 | 34.3%(3,301) | 58.8%(5,659) | R+24.5 | -11.8 |
| 2012 | 42.4%(4,226) | 55.1%(5,495) | R+12.7 | -10.7 |
| 2008 | 47.7%(4,838) | 49.7%(5,039) | R+2.0 | +14.9 |
| 2004 | 40.6%(4,237) | 57.5%(6,003) | R+16.9 | -2.0 |
| 2000 | 41.1%(3,596) | 56.1%(4,904) | R+15.0 | -13.7 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(3,775) | 44.0%(3,885) | R+1.3 | -1.0 |
| 1992 | 36.3%(3,404) | 36.6%(3,430) | R+0.3 | +4.8 |
| 1988 | 47.0%(3,777) | 52.0%(4,186) | R+5.1 | +22.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.8%(2,462) | 68.3%(6,051) | R+40.5 | -11.5 |
| 2020 | 35.5%(3,848) | 64.5%(6,994) | R+29.0 | +6.8 |
| 2016 | 32.1%(3,089) | 67.9%(6,542) | R+35.9 | -20.8 |
| 2014 | 32.3%(2,497) | 47.3%(3,663) | R+15.1 | +84.9 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(6,063) | R+100.0 | -132.0 |
| 2008 | 66.0%(6,694) | 34.0%(3,451) | D+32.0 | +30.0 |
| 2004 | 51.0%(5,334) | 49.0%(5,128) | D+2.0 | -2.9 |
| 2002 | 51.8%(4,804) | 46.9%(4,350) | D+4.9 | -29.0 |
| 1998 | 66.2%(5,222) | 32.3%(2,549) | D+33.9 | +24.8 |
| 1996 | 54.5%(4,832) | 45.5%(4,031) | D+9.0 | -30.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.6%(3,350) | 58.9%(5,247) | R+21.3 | -28.3 |
| 2018 | 52.8%(4,757) | 45.7%(4,121) | D+7.1 | +48.8 |
| 2014 | 27.0%(2,088) | 68.8%(5,310) | R+41.7 | -16.4 |
| 2010 | 37.3%(3,220) | 62.7%(5,406) | R+25.3 | +4.0 |
| 2006 | 34.4%(3,114) | 63.7%(5,765) | R+29.3 | -34.0 |
| 2002 | 51.7%(4,768) | 47.0%(4,334) | D+4.7 | -14.0 |
| 1998 | 58.3%(4,570) | 39.6%(3,107) | D+18.7 | +12.9 |
| 1994 | 50.5%(4,310) | 44.7%(3,816) | D+5.8 | +29.0 |
| 1990 | 38.4%(2,442) | 61.6%(3,917) | R+23.2 | -18.1 |
| 1986 | 47.5%(3,418) | 52.5%(3,784) | R+5.1 | +31.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(84.5%) | Bernie Sanders(15.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.9%) | Bernie Sanders(45.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(63.6%) | Ted Cruz(18.3%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.8%) | Barack Obama(43.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee