Furnas County, Nebraska: Northern Rural Secular
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+69.7
2024 Margin
R+1.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1936
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
5K
Population
Furnas County, Nebraska voted R+69.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,043 votes (84.46%). This represented a R+1.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936.
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
5.2
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.5/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+69.7
2020→2024 SwingR+1.9%
Voting StreakR since 1936
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population4,636
Median Age
47.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$58,895(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
76.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.8%(358) | 84.5%(2,043) | R+69.7 | -1.9 |
| 2020 | 15.3%(399) | 83.1%(2,163) | R+67.8 | +1.3 |
| 2016 | 13.0%(304) | 82.1%(1,921) | R+69.1 | -8.4 |
| 2012 | 18.9%(423) | 79.5%(1,782) | R+60.7 | -10.5 |
| 2008 | 23.9%(556) | 74.1%(1,725) | R+50.2 | +8.9 |
| 2004 | 19.9%(492) | 79.0%(1,950) | R+59.1 | -5.0 |
| 2000 | 22.0%(534) | 76.1%(1,849) | R+54.1 | -20.4 |
| 1996 | 27.5%(663) | 61.2%(1,475) | R+33.7 | -7.2 |
| 1992 | 22.3%(624) | 48.7%(1,365) | R+26.4 | +12.8 |
| 1988 | 29.9%(791) | 69.2%(1,830) | R+39.3 | +20.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.7%(619) | 74.1%(1,784) | R+48.4 | +22.2 |
| 2020 | 10.8%(277) | 81.4%(2,079) | R+70.6 | -5.8 |
| 2018 | 15.6%(334) | 80.4%(1,719) | R+64.8 | +3.1 |
| 2014 | 12.8%(214) | 80.7%(1,344) | R+67.9 | -13.0 |
| 2012 | 22.6%(504) | 77.4%(1,729) | R+54.9 | -30.2 |
| 2008 | 36.8%(860) | 61.5%(1,436) | R+24.7 | -55.8 |
| 2006 | 65.5%(1,347) | 34.5%(708) | D+31.1 | +111.3 |
| 2002 | 9.0%(193) | 89.2%(1,904) | R+80.2 | -76.6 |
| 2000 | 48.2%(1,186) | 51.8%(1,274) | R+3.6 | +15.5 |
| 1996 | 39.8%(995) | 58.9%(1,473) | R+19.1 | -29.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.0%(241) | 82.0%(1,524) | R+69.0 | -3.7 |
| 2018 | 17.4%(371) | 82.7%(1,767) | R+65.3 | -27.9 |
| 2014 | 28.6%(477) | 66.0%(1,100) | R+37.4 | +30.1 |
| 2010 | 16.3%(300) | 83.8%(1,546) | R+67.5 | +1.9 |
| 2006 | 14.0%(291) | 83.4%(1,734) | R+69.4 | -9.6 |
| 2002 | 18.2%(387) | 78.0%(1,659) | R+59.8 | -45.6 |
| 1998 | 42.9%(933) | 57.1%(1,242) | R+14.2 | -53.7 |
| 1994 | 69.7%(1,621) | 30.2%(702) | D+39.5 | +40.6 |
| 1990 | 49.1%(1,179) | 50.1%(1,204) | R+1.0 | +15.9 |
| 1986 | 41.5%(1,129) | 58.5%(1,588) | R+16.9 | -1.3 |