Harrisburg, South Dakota
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.2% |
| 2008 | −8.3% |
| 2012 | −25.3% |
| 2016 | −34.8% |
| 2020 | −29.2% |
| 2024 | −35.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.8%Harris1,181 | 66.7%Trump2,553 | 2.5% | R+35.8 | R+6.7 | R+34.4 | 3,830 | |
| R | 33.7%Biden906 | 62.8%Trump1,690 | 3.5% | R+29.2 | D+5.6 | R+33.6 | 2,689 | |
| R | 28.1%Clinton566 | 62.9%Trump1,266 | 8.9% | R+34.8 | R+9.5 | R+36.9 | 2,012 | |
| R | 35.8%Obama614 | 61.1%Romney1,048 | 3.1% | R+25.3 | R+17.0 | R+29.2 | 1,715 | |
| R | 44.9%Obama718 | 53.2%McCain850 | 1.9% | R+8.3 | D+16.9 | R+15.5 | 1,598 | |
| R | 36.4%Kerry469 | 61.6%Bush794 | 2.1% | R+25.2 | — | R+22.7 | 1,290 |
Harrisburg has been one of South Dakota's fastest-growing communities for over a decade, as suburban expansion from Sioux Falls draws younger families and new residents whose political patterns are still taking shape.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 35.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 35.8 points.
A population of 8,519, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $108,724 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Tea and Jordan.
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Harrisburg, South Dakota. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4627260/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.