Jefferson County, Nebraska: Northern Rural Secular
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+45.2
2024 Margin
R+2.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
7K
Population
Jefferson County, Nebraska voted R+45.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,614 votes (71.83%). This represented a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
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
5.5
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+45.2
2020→2024 SwingR+2.3%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population7,240
Median Age
45.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$54,494(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
72.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.6%(968) | 71.8%(2,614) | R+45.2 | -2.3 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(1,016) | 70.1%(2,616) | R+42.9 | +1.8 |
| 2016 | 24.0%(837) | 68.7%(2,399) | R+44.7 | -16.5 |
| 2012 | 34.7%(1,195) | 62.9%(2,166) | R+28.2 | -12.4 |
| 2008 | 41.1%(1,520) | 56.9%(2,103) | R+15.8 | +15.3 |
| 2004 | 33.7%(1,352) | 64.8%(2,600) | R+31.1 | -5.4 |
| 2000 | 35.4%(1,361) | 61.1%(2,351) | R+25.7 | -14.3 |
| 1996 | 37.8%(1,520) | 49.2%(1,979) | R+11.4 | -5.2 |
| 1992 | 33.5%(1,506) | 39.7%(1,783) | R+6.2 | +8.9 |
| 1988 | 42.1%(1,819) | 57.2%(2,471) | R+15.1 | +23.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.7%(1,365) | 62.2%(2,252) | R+24.5 | +32.6 |
| 2020 | 18.1%(664) | 75.2%(2,764) | R+57.1 | -23.9 |
| 2018 | 31.0%(924) | 64.2%(1,913) | R+33.2 | +11.6 |
| 2014 | 25.9%(669) | 70.7%(1,827) | R+44.8 | -24.7 |
| 2012 | 40.0%(1,366) | 60.0%(2,052) | R+20.1 | -13.6 |
| 2008 | 45.8%(1,694) | 52.3%(1,935) | R+6.5 | -49.4 |
| 2006 | 71.5%(2,272) | 28.6%(908) | D+42.9 | +106.6 |
| 2002 | 17.0%(551) | 80.7%(2,618) | R+63.7 | -70.3 |
| 2000 | 53.3%(2,038) | 46.7%(1,785) | D+6.6 | +17.7 |
| 1996 | 43.2%(1,746) | 54.3%(2,195) | R+11.1 | -38.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.8%(634) | 71.9%(1,916) | R+48.1 | -11.3 |
| 2018 | 31.6%(944) | 68.4%(2,042) | R+36.8 | -20.6 |
| 2014 | 39.6%(1,018) | 55.8%(1,434) | R+16.2 | +35.8 |
| 2010 | 24.0%(536) | 76.0%(1,698) | R+52.0 | +3.7 |
| 2006 | 21.6%(693) | 77.3%(2,484) | R+55.7 | -21.3 |
| 2002 | 30.0%(979) | 64.5%(2,102) | R+34.5 | -35.3 |
| 1998 | 50.4%(1,612) | 49.5%(1,585) | D+0.8 | -49.5 |
| 1994 | 74.7%(2,969) | 24.4%(968) | D+50.4 | +39.4 |
| 1990 | 54.7%(2,244) | 43.7%(1,793) | D+11.0 | +14.9 |
| 1986 | 47.9%(2,099) | 51.8%(2,271) | R+3.9 | -5.7 |