Sevier County, Utah: Rural GOP Stronghold
Utah · Presidential Elections 1896–2024
R+75.9
2024 Margin
D+1.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
22K
Population
Sevier County, Utah voted R+75.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,526 votes (87.19%). This represented a D+1.0% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+75.9
2020→2024 SwingD+1.0%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record33
Demographics
Population21,522
Median Age
36.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$66,972(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
79.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020LDS/Mormon
57.1%(+55.1 vs US)
Catholic
2.5%(-16.2 vs US)
Evangelical
2.0%(-14.5 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
0.1%(-5.1 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:36.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
28.4%↑
18-29
8.5%↓
30-44
17.9%
45-64
28.6%↑
65+
16.7%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
15.2%ConstructionAbove avg
9.4%Education
8.4%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.6%AgricultureVery high
6.9%ManufacturingBelow avg
5.6%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.3%(1,236) | 87.2%(9,526) | R+75.9 | D+1.0 |
| 2020 | 10.5%(1,084) | 87.3%(9,052) | R+76.9 | R+7.4 |
| 2016 | 8.0%(695) | 77.5%(6,740) | R+69.5 | D+10.7 |
| 2012 | 9.2%(738) | 89.3%(7,207) | R+80.2 | R+17.3 |
| 2008 | 17.0%(1,359) | 79.9%(6,394) | R+62.9 | D+11.4 |
| 2004 | 12.0%(920) | 86.3%(6,597) | R+74.3 | R+7.6 |
| 2000 | 14.8%(1,046) | 81.4%(5,763) | R+66.7 | R+22.5 |
| 1996 | 21.7%(1,327) | 65.8%(4,031) | R+44.1 | R+10.2 |
| 1992 | 16.6%(1,039) | 50.5%(3,160) | R+33.9 | D+19.9 |
| 1988 | 22.6%(1,403) | 76.3%(4,747) | R+53.8 | D+14.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.3%(938) | 90.7%(9,103) | R+81.3 | D+18.7 |
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(6,411) | R+100.0 | R+23.4 |
| 2018 | 11.7%(771) | 88.3%(5,810) | R+76.6 | D+3.2 |
| 2016 | 10.1%(836) | 89.9%(7,438) | R+79.8 | R+11.6 |
| 2012 | 15.9%(1,207) | 84.1%(6,380) | R+68.2 | D+0.4 |
| 2010 | 15.7%(871) | 84.3%(4,671) | R+68.6 | R+0.8 |
| 2006 | 16.1%(830) | 83.9%(4,324) | R+67.8 | D+0.9 |
| 2004 | 15.7%(1,151) | 84.3%(6,198) | R+68.7 | R+2.3 |
| 2000 | 16.8%(1,158) | 83.2%(5,730) | R+66.4 | R+8.8 |
| 1998 | 21.2%(975) | 78.8%(3,618) | R+57.5 | D+8.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.6%(777) | 90.4%(7,341) | R+80.9 | D+0.1 |
| 2020 | 9.5%(882) | 90.5%(8,364) | R+80.9 | R+2.9 |
| 2016 | 11.0%(903) | 89.0%(7,305) | R+78.0 | R+5.2 |
| 2012 | 13.6%(1,044) | 86.4%(6,632) | R+72.8 | R+1.2 |
| 2008 | 14.2%(1,074) | 85.8%(6,488) | R+71.6 | R+37.2 |
| 2004 | 32.8%(2,470) | 67.2%(5,059) | R+34.4 | D+7.9 |
| 2000 | 28.9%(1,971) | 71.1%(4,858) | R+42.3 | D+33.9 |
| 1996 | 11.9%(741) | 88.1%(5,486) | R+76.2 | R+12.6 |
| 1992 | 18.2%(754) | 81.8%(3,389) | R+63.6 | R+44.2 |
| 1988 | 40.3%(1,910) | 59.7%(2,831) | R+19.4 | D+6.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(24.4%) | Joe Biden(23.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(71.4%) | Hillary Clinton(28.6%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(46.6%) | Hillary Clinton(43.8%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee