Richland County, North Dakota: Northern Rural Secular
North Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+37.6
2024 Margin
R+4.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
17K
Population
Richland County, North Dakota voted R+37.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,576 votes (67.5%). This represented a R+4.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
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
6.8
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+37.6
2020→2024 SwingR+4.8%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population16,529
Median Age
37.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
29.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$67,089(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
69.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.9%(2,473) | 67.5%(5,576) | R+37.6 | -4.8 |
| 2020 | 32.1%(2,510) | 64.9%(5,072) | R+32.8 | +2.8 |
| 2016 | 27.2%(2,064) | 62.8%(4,767) | R+35.6 | -22.1 |
| 2012 | 42.0%(3,198) | 55.5%(4,229) | R+13.5 | -8.4 |
| 2008 | 46.5%(3,513) | 51.6%(3,900) | R+5.1 | +24.6 |
| 2004 | 34.3%(2,821) | 64.1%(5,264) | R+29.7 | +1.6 |
| 2000 | 31.1%(2,490) | 62.4%(4,999) | R+31.3 | -24.9 |
| 1996 | 40.9%(2,890) | 47.3%(3,345) | R+6.4 | +7.8 |
| 1992 | 32.4%(2,688) | 46.7%(3,873) | R+14.3 | -0.4 |
| 1988 | 42.6%(3,523) | 56.4%(4,670) | R+13.9 | +18.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.1%(2,877) | 64.9%(5,321) | R+29.8 | +9.5 |
| 2022 | 23.6%(1,411) | 63.0%(3,756) | R+39.3 | -47.9 |
| 2018 | 54.0%(3,943) | 45.4%(3,316) | D+8.6 | +74.1 |
| 2016 | 14.8%(1,117) | 80.3%(6,074) | R+65.5 | -82.8 |
| 2012 | 58.4%(4,445) | 41.2%(3,135) | D+17.2 | +72.6 |
| 2010 | 21.4%(1,205) | 76.8%(4,322) | R+55.4 | -95.8 |
| 2006 | 69.5%(3,805) | 29.1%(1,591) | D+40.4 | -1.4 |
| 2004 | 70.9%(5,779) | 29.1%(2,369) | D+41.9 | +19.2 |
| 2000 | 61.3%(4,916) | 38.7%(3,103) | D+22.6 | -4.6 |
| 1998 | 62.9%(3,429) | 35.7%(1,946) | D+27.2 | +6.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6%(2,093) | 70.0%(5,710) | R+44.3 | +0.7 |
| 2020 | 25.3%(1,963) | 70.3%(5,458) | R+45.0 | +15.4 |
| 2016 | 17.8%(1,332) | 78.2%(5,867) | R+60.4 | -32.2 |
| 2012 | 34.4%(2,589) | 62.7%(4,713) | R+28.2 | +23.1 |
| 2008 | 23.3%(1,762) | 74.7%(5,641) | R+51.4 | -9.2 |
| 2004 | 28.4%(2,302) | 70.5%(5,720) | R+42.1 | -46.1 |
| 2000 | 52.0%(4,202) | 48.0%(3,884) | D+3.9 | +34.8 |
| 1996 | 34.6%(2,438) | 65.4%(4,611) | R+30.8 | -21.5 |
| 1992 | 44.6%(3,653) | 53.9%(4,413) | R+9.3 | -34.4 |
| 1988 | 62.6%(5,238) | 37.4%(3,135) | D+25.1 | +18.1 |