Meade County, South Dakota: null
South Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+50.9
2024 Margin
R+2.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
30K
Population
Meade County, South Dakota voted R+50.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,887 votes (74.2%). This represented a R+2.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.7
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+50.9
2020→2024 SwingR+2.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population29,852
Median Age
36.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$70,256(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.5%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
72.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
13.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.3%(3,421) | 74.2%(10,887) | R+50.9 | -2.7 |
| 2020 | 24.0%(3,285) | 72.2%(9,875) | R+48.2 | +5.3 |
| 2016 | 19.1%(2,223) | 72.6%(8,441) | R+53.5 | -10.6 |
| 2012 | 27.1%(2,928) | 70.0%(7,566) | R+42.9 | -10.5 |
| 2008 | 32.3%(3,751) | 64.8%(7,515) | R+32.4 | +14.6 |
| 2004 | 25.6%(2,941) | 72.6%(8,347) | R+47.0 | +2.2 |
| 2000 | 24.2%(2,267) | 73.3%(6,870) | R+49.1 | -27.1 |
| 1996 | 32.3%(2,960) | 54.3%(4,984) | R+22.1 | -1.9 |
| 1992 | 26.7%(2,694) | 46.9%(4,724) | R+20.1 | +3.2 |
| 1988 | 37.9%(3,212) | 61.2%(5,189) | R+23.3 | +24.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.1%(2,134) | 75.9%(8,934) | R+57.8 | -4.7 |
| 2020 | 23.5%(3,176) | 76.5%(10,355) | R+53.1 | +6.3 |
| 2016 | 20.3%(2,348) | 79.7%(9,198) | R+59.3 | -19.4 |
| 2014 | 18.7%(1,565) | 58.6%(4,910) | R+39.9 | +60.1 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(7,360) | R+100.0 | -106.0 |
| 2008 | 53.0%(6,089) | 47.0%(5,402) | D+6.0 | +34.1 |
| 2004 | 35.9%(4,139) | 64.1%(7,380) | R+28.1 | +2.4 |
| 2002 | 33.9%(3,075) | 64.4%(5,840) | R+30.5 | -36.8 |
| 1998 | 51.9%(3,552) | 45.6%(3,121) | D+6.3 | +28.8 |
| 1996 | 38.8%(3,598) | 61.3%(5,686) | R+22.5 | -36.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.3%(2,887) | 71.5%(8,482) | R+47.1 | -19.2 |
| 2018 | 34.8%(3,559) | 62.7%(6,413) | R+27.9 | +33.9 |
| 2014 | 16.5%(1,373) | 78.3%(6,503) | R+61.8 | -23.0 |
| 2010 | 30.6%(2,843) | 69.4%(6,447) | R+38.8 | -7.9 |
| 2006 | 32.7%(3,227) | 63.6%(6,270) | R+30.9 | -0.1 |
| 2002 | 33.8%(3,045) | 64.5%(5,816) | R+30.8 | +4.1 |
| 1998 | 30.1%(2,054) | 64.9%(4,426) | R+34.8 | -19.1 |
| 1994 | 39.2%(3,246) | 54.9%(4,546) | R+15.7 | -6.9 |
| 1990 | 45.6%(3,087) | 54.4%(3,684) | R+8.8 | +10.8 |
| 1986 | 40.2%(2,720) | 59.8%(4,045) | R+19.6 | +20.2 |