Custer County, South Dakota: null
South Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+45.8
2024 Margin
R+3.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
8K
Population
Custer County, South Dakota voted R+45.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,313 votes (71.87%). This represented a R+3.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.4
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+45.8
2020→2024 SwingR+3.4%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population8,318
Median Age
56.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
44.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$75,943(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
85.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
15.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.1%(1,567) | 71.9%(4,313) | R+45.8 | -3.4 |
| 2020 | 27.7%(1,522) | 70.1%(3,852) | R+42.4 | +3.6 |
| 2016 | 23.7%(1,121) | 69.8%(3,293) | R+46.0 | -7.8 |
| 2012 | 29.5%(1,335) | 67.7%(3,062) | R+38.2 | -6.4 |
| 2008 | 32.7%(1,475) | 64.5%(2,909) | R+31.8 | +6.5 |
| 2004 | 29.6%(1,272) | 67.9%(2,922) | R+38.3 | +4.8 |
| 2000 | 26.7%(955) | 69.8%(2,495) | R+43.1 | -24.7 |
| 1996 | 33.4%(1,122) | 51.8%(1,740) | R+18.4 | -8.2 |
| 1992 | 32.0%(1,078) | 42.3%(1,422) | R+10.2 | +10.4 |
| 1988 | 38.9%(1,180) | 59.5%(1,806) | R+20.6 | +22.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.2%(1,017) | 74.5%(3,756) | R+54.4 | -8.7 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(1,483) | 72.8%(3,973) | R+45.6 | +4.4 |
| 2016 | 25.0%(1,177) | 75.0%(3,530) | R+50.0 | -16.6 |
| 2014 | 23.0%(859) | 56.4%(2,107) | R+33.4 | +66.6 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(3,018) | R+100.0 | -101.5 |
| 2008 | 50.8%(2,287) | 49.2%(2,217) | D+1.6 | +27.1 |
| 2004 | 37.2%(1,632) | 62.8%(2,751) | R+25.5 | +4.3 |
| 2002 | 34.2%(1,249) | 64.0%(2,337) | R+29.8 | -27.4 |
| 1998 | 47.4%(1,409) | 49.8%(1,480) | R+2.4 | +16.4 |
| 1996 | 40.6%(1,367) | 59.4%(2,001) | R+18.8 | -37.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.5%(1,293) | 71.6%(3,633) | R+46.1 | -17.9 |
| 2018 | 35.1%(1,547) | 63.3%(2,789) | R+28.2 | +24.5 |
| 2014 | 21.0%(780) | 73.7%(2,735) | R+52.7 | -20.8 |
| 2010 | 34.1%(1,342) | 65.9%(2,598) | R+31.9 | -13.6 |
| 2006 | 38.7%(1,515) | 57.0%(2,231) | R+18.3 | +14.5 |
| 2002 | 32.3%(1,162) | 65.1%(2,339) | R+32.8 | -24.3 |
| 1998 | 41.1%(1,186) | 49.5%(1,429) | R+8.4 | -0.8 |
| 1994 | 42.6%(1,367) | 50.3%(1,613) | R+7.7 | +20.9 |
| 1990 | 35.7%(949) | 64.3%(1,708) | R+28.6 | -3.3 |
| 1986 | 37.4%(1,106) | 62.6%(1,854) | R+25.3 | +18.8 |