McPherson County, Nebraska: Northern Rural Secular
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+89.8
2024 Margin
R+4.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1936
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
0K
Population
McPherson County, Nebraska voted R+89.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 267 votes (94.01%). This represented a R+4.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936.
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
5.7
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+89.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.4%
Voting StreakR since 1936
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population399
Median Age
56.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$58,250(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
99.3%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
73.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.2%(12) | 94.0%(267) | R+89.8 | -4.4 |
| 2020 | 5.6%(17) | 91.1%(275) | R+85.4 | -0.8 |
| 2016 | 4.9%(14) | 89.5%(257) | R+84.7 | -17.3 |
| 2012 | 14.1%(41) | 81.4%(237) | R+67.3 | -0.8 |
| 2008 | 15.4%(45) | 81.9%(240) | R+66.5 | +0.8 |
| 2004 | 15.7%(49) | 83.0%(259) | R+67.3 | -2.2 |
| 2000 | 15.9%(48) | 81.1%(244) | R+65.1 | -8.3 |
| 1996 | 15.5%(50) | 72.4%(233) | R+56.8 | -5.8 |
| 1992 | 14.9%(49) | 66.0%(217) | R+51.1 | +6.8 |
| 1988 | 20.6%(60) | 78.4%(229) | R+57.9 | +9.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.9%(11) | 96.1%(268) | R+92.1 | -8.0 |
| 2020 | 4.1%(12) | 88.1%(260) | R+84.1 | -5.4 |
| 2018 | 8.4%(22) | 87.0%(228) | R+78.6 | -18.1 |
| 2014 | 16.1%(40) | 76.6%(190) | R+60.5 | +12.2 |
| 2012 | 13.7%(40) | 86.3%(253) | R+72.7 | -29.8 |
| 2008 | 26.6%(77) | 69.5%(201) | R+42.9 | -32.6 |
| 2006 | 44.8%(117) | 55.2%(144) | R+10.3 | +70.0 |
| 2002 | 9.6%(19) | 89.9%(178) | R+80.3 | -37.9 |
| 2000 | 28.8%(85) | 71.2%(210) | R+42.4 | +4.3 |
| 1996 | 24.9%(79) | 71.6%(227) | R+46.7 | -1.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.9%(24) | 85.1%(188) | R+74.2 | -9.4 |
| 2018 | 17.6%(45) | 82.4%(211) | R+64.8 | -11.3 |
| 2014 | 20.3%(49) | 73.9%(178) | R+53.5 | +19.0 |
| 2010 | 13.7%(32) | 86.3%(201) | R+72.5 | -3.2 |
| 2006 | 13.3%(35) | 82.6%(218) | R+69.3 | -4.0 |
| 2002 | 15.6%(31) | 80.9%(161) | R+65.3 | -35.0 |
| 1998 | 34.9%(92) | 65.2%(172) | R+30.3 | -50.7 |
| 1994 | 60.2%(192) | 39.8%(127) | D+20.4 | +68.7 |
| 1990 | 25.6%(69) | 74.0%(199) | R+48.3 | +4.1 |
| 1986 | 23.8%(83) | 76.2%(266) | R+52.4 | -16.8 |