Ford County, Kansas: Deep Red Country
Kansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+38.3
2024 Margin
R+6.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
34K
Population
Ford County, Kansas voted R+38.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,616 votes (68.1%). This represented a R+6.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+38.3
2020→2024 SwingR+6.2%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population34,287
Median Age
32.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
20.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$67,997(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
36.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
58.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
64.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
3.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
32.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
32.0%(+13.3 vs US)
Evangelical
19.6%(+3.1 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.4%(-0.8 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.1%(-0.9 vs US)
Black Protestant
0.9%(-1.3 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:32.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
30.8%↑
18-29
10.3%↓
30-44
20.8%
45-64
26.8%
65+
11.3%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
26.5%Education
9.4%Retail TradeBelow avg
8.2%Construction
7.4%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.0%AgricultureVery high
5.2%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.8%(2,461) | 68.1%(5,616) | R+38.3 | R+6.2 |
| 2020 | 33.1%(2,947) | 65.1%(5,803) | R+32.0 | D+6.1 |
| 2016 | 27.6%(2,149) | 65.8%(5,114) | R+38.1 | R+2.2 |
| 2012 | 31.1%(2,600) | 67.0%(5,602) | R+35.9 | R+5.0 |
| 2008 | 33.7%(2,991) | 64.6%(5,730) | R+30.9 | D+17.3 |
| 2004 | 25.4%(2,286) | 73.6%(6,632) | R+48.2 | R+9.1 |
| 2000 | 28.8%(2,566) | 67.8%(6,050) | R+39.1 | R+6.1 |
| 1996 | 28.4%(2,628) | 61.3%(5,681) | R+32.9 | R+16.5 |
| 1992 | 25.4%(2,635) | 41.9%(4,342) | R+16.5 | D+2.8 |
| 1988 | 39.4%(3,817) | 58.6%(5,685) | R+19.3 | D+21.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.3%(1,452) | 72.9%(4,350) | R+48.6 | R+20.7 |
| 2020 | 33.4%(2,950) | 61.3%(5,415) | R+27.9 | D+23.2 |
| 2016 | 21.8%(1,655) | 72.9%(5,530) | R+51.0 | D+15.7 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 66.8%(4,126) | R+66.8 | D+0.4 |
| 2010 | 14.8%(932) | 82.0%(5,163) | R+67.2 | R+11.8 |
| 2008 | 21.1%(1,851) | 76.5%(6,706) | R+55.4 | D+7.4 |
| 2004 | 17.5%(1,555) | 80.3%(7,129) | R+62.8 | D+30.8 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 93.6%(6,301) | R+93.6 | R+40.6 |
| 1998 | 22.2%(1,369) | 75.3%(4,639) | R+53.1 | D+1.1 |
| 1996 | 22.1%(2,049) | 76.3%(7,065) | R+54.1 | R+14.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.2%(2,348) | 56.9%(3,410) | R+17.7 | R+3.8 |
| 2018 | 36.3%(2,582) | 50.2%(3,574) | R+13.9 | D+14.1 |
| 2014 | 33.8%(2,088) | 61.8%(3,824) | R+28.1 | D+25.5 |
| 2010 | 21.4%(1,344) | 74.9%(4,707) | R+53.5 | R+54.7 |
| 2006 | 49.8%(2,909) | 48.6%(2,840) | D+1.2 | R+1.0 |
| 2002 | 49.6%(3,381) | 47.4%(3,231) | D+2.2 | D+60.8 |
| 1998 | 19.0%(1,168) | 77.6%(4,775) | R+58.6 | R+19.0 |
| 1994 | 30.2%(2,184) | 69.8%(5,044) | R+39.6 | R+33.1 |
| 1990 | 43.7%(3,466) | 50.1%(3,979) | R+6.5 | D+1.8 |
| 1986 | 45.9%(4,382) | 54.1%(5,170) | R+8.3 | R+7.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab