Plainview, Minnesota
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.1% |
| 2008 | −13.7% |
| 2012 | −13.3% |
| 2016 | −38.1% |
| 2020 | −36.4% |
| 2024 | −35.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.7%Harris573 | 66.4%Trump1,241 | 2.9% | R+35.7 | D+0.6 | R+34.3 | 1,869 | |
| R | 30.7%Biden573 | 67.1%Trump1,252 | 2.2% | R+36.4 | D+1.8 | R+40.8 | 1,866 | |
| R | 26.0%Clinton439 | 64.1%Trump1,084 | 9.9% | R+38.1 | R+24.8 | R+40.2 | 1,691 | |
| R | 42.1%Obama682 | 55.4%Romney898 | 2.5% | R+13.3 | D+0.4 | R+17.2 | 1,621 | |
| R | 41.9%Obama687 | 55.6%McCain912 | 2.6% | R+13.7 | D+3.4 | R+21.0 | 1,641 | |
| R | 41.2%Kerry670 | 58.3%Bush948 | 0.5% | R+17.1 | — | R+14.6 | 1,626 |
Plainview sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 38.1 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 35.7 points.
A population of 3,500, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $82,926 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Plainview, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Plainview, Minnesota voted Republican by 35.7 points (R+35.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,869 votes cast, 573 went Democratic and 1,241 went Republican.
How many people live in Plainview, Minnesota?
Plainview, Minnesota has a population of 3,500 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Plainview, Minnesota?
Median household income in Plainview, Minnesota is $82,926 — above the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Plainview, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Plainview, Minnesota from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.