Rice Lake, Minnesota
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +24.4% |
| 2008 | +25.9% |
| 2012 | +24.6% |
| 2016 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | +5.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.8%Harris1,436 | 46.3%Trump1,284 | 1.9% | D+5.5 | D+1.4 | D+7.0 | 2,774 | |
| D | 51.0%Biden1,401 | 47.0%Trump1,290 | 2.0% | D+4.0 | D+0.9 | R+0.4 | 2,746 | |
| D | 47.6%Clinton1,167 | 44.5%Trump1,090 | 7.9% | D+3.1 | R+21.4 | D+1.1 | 2,451 | |
| D | 61.0%Obama1,493 | 36.4%Romney891 | 2.7% | D+24.6 | R+1.3 | D+20.7 | 2,449 | |
| D | 61.8%Obama1,536 | 35.9%McCain892 | 2.3% | D+25.9 | D+1.5 | D+18.6 | 2,485 | |
| D | 61.4%Kerry1,554 | 37.0%Bush936 | 1.7% | D+24.4 | — | D+26.9 | 2,532 |
Rice Lake sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.9 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.4 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 5.5 points.
A population of 4,153, a 98% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $89,663 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rice Lake, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rice Lake, Minnesota voted Democratic by 5.5 points (D+5.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,774 votes cast, 1,436 went Democratic and 1,284 went Republican.
How many people live in Rice Lake, Minnesota?
Rice Lake, Minnesota has a population of 4,153 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rice Lake, Minnesota?
Median household income in Rice Lake, Minnesota is $89,663 — above the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Rice Lake, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Rice Lake, Minnesota from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.