Hartford, South Dakota
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −20.0% |
| 2008 | −3.8% |
| 2012 | −20.9% |
| 2016 | −33.0% |
| 2020 | −35.3% |
| 2024 | −38.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.4%Harris519 | 68.4%Trump1,206 | 2.2% | R+38.9 | R+3.6 | R+37.5 | 1,764 | |
| R | 30.7%Biden491 | 66.1%Trump1,055 | 3.2% | R+35.3 | R+2.3 | R+39.8 | 1,597 | |
| R | 29.4%Clinton390 | 62.4%Trump828 | 8.2% | R+33.0 | R+12.1 | R+35.1 | 1,327 | |
| R | 38.4%Obama469 | 59.2%Romney724 | 2.4% | R+20.9 | R+17.0 | R+24.7 | 1,222 | |
| R | 46.4%Obama579 | 50.2%McCain627 | 3.4% | R+3.8 | D+16.2 | R+11.1 | 1,249 | |
| R | 39.8%Kerry469 | 59.8%Bush705 | 0.3% | R+20.0 | — | R+17.6 | 1,178 |
Hartford sits in the Northern Plains. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 38.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.9 points.
A population of 3,478, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $99,893 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hartford, South Dakota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hartford, South Dakota voted Republican by 38.9 points (R+38.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,764 votes cast, 519 went Democratic and 1,206 went Republican.
How many people live in Hartford, South Dakota?
Hartford, South Dakota has a population of 3,478 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hartford, South Dakota?
Median household income in Hartford, South Dakota is $99,893 — above the national median of $80,734. The South Dakota state median is $75,081.
What is the political history of Hartford, South Dakota?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Hartford, South Dakota from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.