Butler County, Nebraska: Deep Red Country
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+59.4
2024 Margin
R+0.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
8K
Population
Butler County, Nebraska voted R+59.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,642 votes (79.05%). This represented a R+0.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+59.4
2020→2024 SwingR+0.3%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population8,369
Median Age
43.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$75,690(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
80.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
5.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
39.5%(+20.8 vs US)
Evangelical
9.0%(-7.5 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
8.1%(+2.9 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:43.0 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.8%
18-29
7.1%↓
30-44
15.4%↓
45-64
33.3%↑
65+
20.4%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
17.4%AgricultureVery high
9.8%Retail TradeBelow avg
8.4%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.8%Construction
5.9%HealthcareVery low
5.1%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 | 19.7%(906) | 79.0%(3,642) | R+59.4 | R+0.3 |
| 2020 | 19.3%(873) | 78.4%(3,542) | R+59.1 | D+0.9 |
| 2016 | 17.4%(691) | 77.3%(3,079) | R+60.0 | R+16.1 |
| 2012 | 27.1%(1,045) | 71.0%(2,738) | R+43.9 | R+8.3 |
| 2008 | 31.0%(1,190) | 66.6%(2,557) | R+35.6 | D+11.1 |
| 2004 | 25.6%(1,068) | 72.4%(3,016) | R+46.7 | R+4.7 |
| 2000 | 26.9%(1,028) | 68.9%(2,638) | R+42.1 | R+16.6 |
| 1996 | 29.7%(1,099) | 55.3%(2,042) | R+25.5 | R+6.4 |
| 1992 | 26.2%(1,089) | 45.4%(1,884) | R+19.1 | R+9.4 |
| 1988 | 44.9%(1,715) | 54.6%(2,086) | R+9.7 | D+26.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.6%(1,297) | 71.0%(3,222) | R+42.4 | D+23.7 |
| 2020 | 14.0%(613) | 80.2%(3,512) | R+66.2 | R+20.2 |
| 2018 | 25.0%(871) | 71.0%(2,470) | R+46.0 | D+11.2 |
| 2014 | 19.3%(601) | 76.5%(2,377) | R+57.2 | R+19.4 |
| 2012 | 31.1%(1,195) | 68.9%(2,642) | R+37.7 | R+14.6 |
| 2008 | 37.7%(1,448) | 60.9%(2,336) | R+23.1 | R+69.4 |
| 2006 | 73.1%(2,548) | 26.9%(936) | D+46.3 | D+113.3 |
| 2002 | 15.4%(432) | 82.4%(2,313) | R+67.0 | R+64.4 |
| 2000 | 48.7%(1,851) | 51.3%(1,949) | R+2.6 | D+5.5 |
| 1996 | 44.8%(1,663) | 52.8%(1,962) | R+8.1 | R+24.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.8%(585) | 79.4%(2,773) | R+62.7 | R+12.3 |
| 2018 | 24.8%(870) | 75.2%(2,632) | R+50.3 | R+29.4 |
| 2014 | 37.5%(1,171) | 58.4%(1,826) | R+21.0 | D+35.3 |
| 2010 | 21.9%(545) | 78.1%(1,945) | R+56.2 | D+1.7 |
| 2006 | 19.9%(695) | 77.8%(2,722) | R+57.9 | R+15.0 |
| 2002 | 25.9%(736) | 68.8%(1,952) | R+42.9 | R+36.9 |
| 1998 | 47.0%(1,721) | 53.0%(1,941) | R+6.0 | R+68.2 |
| 1994 | 80.9%(2,552) | 18.7%(589) | D+62.2 | D+42.4 |
| 1990 | 59.9%(2,039) | 40.1%(1,364) | D+19.8 | D+20.8 |
| 1986 | 49.5%(1,827) | 50.5%(1,864) | R+1.0 | R+10.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab