Bayfield County, Wisconsin: Northern Rural Secular
Wisconsin · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+11.1
2024 Margin
R+3.0%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1976
Voting Streak
16K
Population
Bayfield County, Wisconsin voted D+11.1 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 6,107 votes (54.33%). This represented a R+3.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+11.1
2020→2024 SwingR+3.0%
Voting StreakD since 1976
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population16,220
Median Age
53.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
35.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$67,266(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
84.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
84.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
21.1%(+2.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
9.8%(+4.5 vs US)
Evangelical
4.7%(-11.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:53.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
16.6%↓
18-29
5.5%↓
30-44
12.6%↓
45-64
35.0%↑
65+
30.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSEducationVery high
14.2%Manufacturing
10.0%ConstructionAbove avg
9.0%Retail Trade
8.9%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.4%HealthcareVery low
4.6%Political relevance:
Education: Union strongholdHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.3%(6,107) | 43.2%(4,860) | D+11.1 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 56.5%(6,147) | 42.4%(4,617) | D+14.1 | D+5.4 |
| 2016 | 51.5%(4,953) | 42.9%(4,124) | D+8.6 | R+16.2 |
| 2012 | 61.6%(6,033) | 36.8%(3,603) | D+24.8 | R+2.7 |
| 2008 | 63.1%(5,972) | 35.5%(3,365) | D+27.5 | D+6.0 |
| 2004 | 60.3%(5,845) | 38.7%(3,754) | D+21.6 | D+7.5 |
| 2000 | 53.6%(4,427) | 39.5%(3,266) | D+14.1 | R+8.3 |
| 1996 | 53.1%(3,895) | 30.6%(2,250) | D+22.4 | D+4.2 |
| 1992 | 47.7%(3,873) | 29.5%(2,393) | D+18.2 | D+1.8 |
| 1988 | 58.0%(4,323) | 41.5%(3,095) | D+16.5 | D+9.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.1%(6,260) | 42.9%(4,697) | D+14.3 | D+2.4 |
| 2022 | 55.9%(5,183) | 44.1%(4,082) | D+11.9 | R+14.4 |
| 2018 | 63.1%(5,541) | 36.9%(3,233) | D+26.3 | D+13.9 |
| 2016 | 56.2%(5,162) | 43.8%(4,020) | D+12.4 | R+14.3 |
| 2012 | 63.4%(6,017) | 36.6%(3,476) | D+26.8 | D+7.4 |
| 2010 | 59.7%(4,270) | 40.3%(2,882) | D+19.4 | R+29.0 |
| 2006 | 74.2%(5,113) | 25.8%(1,778) | D+48.4 | D+13.3 |
| 2004 | 67.6%(6,331) | 32.4%(3,039) | D+35.1 | R+13.2 |
| 2000 | 74.2%(5,772) | 25.8%(2,010) | D+48.3 | D+22.7 |
| 1998 | 62.8%(3,823) | 37.2%(2,261) | D+25.7 | R+15.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58.3%(5,367) | 41.7%(3,843) | D+16.6 | R+3.1 |
| 2018 | 59.8%(5,152) | 40.2%(3,458) | D+19.7 | R+3.1 |
| 2014 | 61.4%(4,888) | 38.6%(3,075) | D+22.8 | D+5.6 |
| 2010 | 58.6%(4,185) | 41.4%(2,961) | D+17.1 | R+13.6 |
| 2006 | 65.3%(4,653) | 34.7%(2,468) | D+30.7 | R+1.0 |
| 2002 | 65.8%(3,752) | 34.2%(1,948) | D+31.6 | D+23.0 |
| 1998 | 54.3%(3,352) | 45.7%(2,817) | D+8.7 | D+31.4 |
| 1994 | 38.6%(2,051) | 61.4%(3,256) | R+22.7 | R+4.2 |
| 1990 | 40.8%(2,276) | 59.3%(3,309) | R+18.5 | R+20.8 |
| 1986 | 51.1%(2,788) | 48.9%(2,664) | D+2.3 | R+18.9 |
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(62.0%) | Bernie Sanders(33.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(63.5%) | Hillary Clinton(36.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(61.0%) | Ted Cruz(35.3%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(55.3%) | Hillary Clinton(43.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee