Pierre, South Dakota
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −34.5% |
| 2008 | −22.9% |
| 2012 | −25.7% |
| 2016 | −30.8% |
| 2020 | −26.3% |
| 2024 | −30.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 33.6%Harris2,240 | 63.8%Trump4,248 | 2.6% | R+30.2 | R+3.8 | R+28.7 | 6,660 | |
| R | 35.4%Biden2,400 | 61.7%Trump4,186 | 3.0% | R+26.3 | D+4.5 | R+30.8 | 6,789 | |
| R | 31.0%Clinton1,973 | 61.8%Trump3,933 | 7.1% | R+30.8 | R+5.1 | R+32.9 | 6,359 | |
| R | 36.2%Obama2,345 | 61.9%Romney4,009 | 1.9% | R+25.7 | R+2.8 | R+29.5 | 6,476 | |
| R | 37.7%Obama2,583 | 60.6%McCain4,154 | 1.7% | R+22.9 | D+11.6 | R+30.2 | 6,855 | |
| R | 32.0%Kerry2,278 | 66.5%Bush4,737 | 1.5% | R+34.5 | — | R+32.1 | 7,121 |
As the seat of state government in a sparsely populated capital, Pierre's workforce skews heavily toward public administration, giving it a distinct employment profile compared with the state's larger commercial centers like Sioux Falls or Rapid City.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 34.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 30.2 points.
A population of 13,948, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $77,672 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Blair and Buffalo.
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Pierre, South Dakota. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4649600/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.