Freeborn County, Minnesota: Northern Rural Secular
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+21.3
2024 Margin
R+5.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
31K
Population
Freeborn County, Minnesota voted R+21.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,003 votes (59.88%). This represented a R+5.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
10.4
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+21.3
2020→2024 SwingR+5.3%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population30,895
Median Age
44.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$65,679(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
82.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
79.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.6%(6,448) | 59.9%(10,003) | R+21.3 | -5.3 |
| 2020 | 41.0%(6,889) | 57.0%(9,578) | R+16.0 | +1.2 |
| 2016 | 37.6%(6,041) | 54.9%(8,808) | R+17.2 | -31.3 |
| 2012 | 55.8%(9,326) | 41.7%(6,969) | D+14.1 | -3.0 |
| 2008 | 57.4%(9,915) | 40.3%(6,955) | D+17.1 | +5.5 |
| 2004 | 55.1%(9,733) | 43.5%(7,681) | D+11.6 | +1.3 |
| 2000 | 52.8%(8,514) | 42.4%(6,843) | D+10.3 | -10.2 |
| 1996 | 52.9%(8,458) | 32.3%(5,166) | D+20.6 | +5.6 |
| 1992 | 43.6%(7,759) | 28.6%(5,089) | D+15.0 | +5.1 |
| 1988 | 54.5%(8,836) | 44.6%(7,226) | D+9.9 | +4.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.9%(7,818) | 49.0%(8,013) | R+1.2 | +8.3 |
| 2020 | 41.1%(6,797) | 50.6%(8,364) | R+9.5 | -23.0 |
| 2018 | 54.8%(7,675) | 41.3%(5,779) | D+13.5 | +0.7 |
| 2014 | 54.1%(6,719) | 41.3%(5,125) | D+12.8 | -28.4 |
| 2012 | 68.4%(11,107) | 27.1%(4,406) | D+41.3 | +36.2 |
| 2008 | 43.4%(7,432) | 38.4%(6,566) | D+5.1 | -22.9 |
| 2006 | 62.2%(9,417) | 34.2%(5,180) | D+28.0 | +16.1 |
| 2002 | 53.3%(8,418) | 41.4%(6,542) | D+11.9 | -0.4 |
| 2000 | 53.6%(8,642) | 41.3%(6,660) | D+12.3 | +5.7 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(8,147) | 44.4%(7,087) | D+6.6 | +8.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 55.7%(7,262) | R+55.7 | -57.1 |
| 2018 | 49.0%(6,846) | 47.6%(6,651) | D+1.4 | -5.0 |
| 2014 | 50.1%(6,205) | 43.7%(5,414) | D+6.4 | -2.6 |
| 2010 | 48.6%(6,490) | 39.6%(5,285) | D+9.0 | -5.4 |
| 2006 | 54.0%(8,155) | 39.6%(5,980) | D+14.4 | +25.2 |
| 2002 | 17.9%(2,827) | 28.8%(4,530) | R+10.8 | +28.7 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 39.5%(5,463) | R+39.5 | -10.7 |
| 1994 | 34.1%(4,592) | 62.9%(8,473) | R+28.8 | -26.2 |
| 1990 | 47.3%(6,199) | 49.9%(6,542) | R+2.6 | -12.4 |
| 1986 | 54.7%(6,271) | 44.9%(5,151) | D+9.8 | +5.3 |