Douglas County, Minnesota: Northern Rural Secular
Minnesota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+35.0
2024 Margin
R+2.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
39K
Population
Douglas County, Minnesota voted R+35.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 16,726 votes (66.62%). This represented a R+2.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
6.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+35.0
2020→2024 SwingR+2.2%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population39,006
Median Age
44.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
38.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$72,472(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
76.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.6%(7,938) | 66.6%(16,726) | R+35.0 | -2.2 |
| 2020 | 32.6%(7,868) | 65.4%(15,799) | R+32.8 | +2.7 |
| 2016 | 28.6%(6,227) | 64.1%(13,966) | R+35.5 | -20.1 |
| 2012 | 41.3%(8,653) | 56.7%(11,884) | R+15.4 | -5.9 |
| 2008 | 44.3%(9,256) | 53.7%(11,241) | R+9.5 | +8.1 |
| 2004 | 40.5%(8,219) | 58.1%(11,793) | R+17.6 | +2.5 |
| 2000 | 36.9%(6,352) | 57.0%(9,811) | R+20.1 | -18.2 |
| 1996 | 41.7%(6,450) | 43.6%(6,747) | R+1.9 | +5.0 |
| 1992 | 33.1%(5,252) | 40.1%(6,356) | R+7.0 | +8.2 |
| 1988 | 41.9%(5,803) | 57.0%(7,898) | R+15.1 | +9.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4%(10,179) | 55.9%(13,741) | R+14.5 | +15.6 |
| 2020 | 32.0%(7,617) | 62.1%(14,775) | R+30.1 | -26.7 |
| 2018 | 47.0%(8,504) | 50.4%(9,113) | R+3.4 | +3.0 |
| 2014 | 44.8%(6,879) | 51.1%(7,853) | R+6.3 | -30.7 |
| 2012 | 59.9%(12,199) | 35.5%(7,233) | D+24.4 | +39.9 |
| 2008 | 33.0%(6,856) | 48.4%(10,077) | R+15.5 | -21.3 |
| 2006 | 51.0%(8,429) | 45.2%(7,474) | D+5.8 | +22.8 |
| 2002 | 39.2%(6,021) | 56.2%(8,639) | R+17.0 | -8.1 |
| 2000 | 42.5%(7,257) | 51.4%(8,783) | R+8.9 | -0.8 |
| 1996 | 41.7%(6,436) | 49.9%(7,695) | R+8.2 | +21.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 64.9%(12,797) | R+64.9 | -41.3 |
| 2018 | 36.8%(6,643) | 60.4%(10,901) | R+23.6 | -7.6 |
| 2014 | 39.4%(6,028) | 55.4%(8,471) | R+16.0 | +1.1 |
| 2010 | 34.5%(5,371) | 51.6%(8,036) | R+17.1 | +1.1 |
| 2006 | 37.6%(6,222) | 55.8%(9,233) | R+18.2 | +3.2 |
| 2002 | 31.1%(4,790) | 52.5%(8,092) | R+21.4 | +20.6 |
| 1998 | 0.0%(0) | 42.1%(6,323) | R+42.1 | -10.1 |
| 1994 | 32.2%(3,926) | 64.2%(7,826) | R+32.0 | -31.2 |
| 1990 | 47.5%(6,093) | 48.3%(6,196) | R+0.8 | +9.1 |
| 1986 | 44.8%(5,054) | 54.7%(6,166) | R+9.9 | -26.5 |