Colfax County, Nebraska: Deep Red Country
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+50.9
2024 Margin
R+7.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
11K
Population
Colfax County, Nebraska voted R+50.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,636 votes (74.91%). This represented a R+7.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+50.9
2020→2024 SwingR+7.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population10,582
Median Age
36.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
14.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$71,205(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
45.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
47.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
76.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
19.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
51.6%(+32.9 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.8%(+2.6 vs US)
Evangelical
4.7%(-11.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:36.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
30.4%↑
18-29
7.5%↓
30-44
19.1%
45-64
29.4%↑
65+
13.5%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
37.6%AgricultureVery high
11.0%Retail TradeBelow avg
6.9%EducationBelow avg
5.8%HealthcareVery low
3.0%ConstructionVery low
2.9%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 | 24.0%(845) | 74.9%(2,636) | R+50.9 | R+7.7 |
| 2020 | 27.5%(1,025) | 70.8%(2,636) | R+43.2 | R+2.4 |
| 2016 | 26.7%(859) | 67.5%(2,171) | R+40.8 | R+5.6 |
| 2012 | 31.6%(969) | 66.8%(2,051) | R+35.3 | R+7.4 |
| 2008 | 35.1%(1,125) | 63.0%(2,018) | R+27.9 | D+16.1 |
| 2004 | 27.3%(990) | 71.3%(2,589) | R+44.0 | D+0.5 |
| 2000 | 26.0%(863) | 70.5%(2,338) | R+44.5 | R+19.4 |
| 1996 | 30.1%(1,065) | 55.2%(1,954) | R+25.1 | R+3.3 |
| 1992 | 24.4%(1,011) | 46.2%(1,915) | R+21.8 | R+1.6 |
| 1988 | 39.6%(1,542) | 59.8%(2,329) | R+20.2 | D+30.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.1%(772) | 77.8%(2,713) | R+55.7 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 20.6%(747) | 73.2%(2,652) | R+52.6 | R+11.1 |
| 2018 | 27.7%(693) | 69.3%(1,731) | R+41.5 | D+4.1 |
| 2014 | 25.7%(506) | 71.3%(1,405) | R+45.6 | R+15.1 |
| 2012 | 34.8%(1,062) | 65.2%(1,992) | R+30.4 | D+0.3 |
| 2008 | 33.4%(1,070) | 64.2%(2,057) | R+30.8 | R+69.6 |
| 2006 | 69.4%(1,947) | 30.6%(858) | D+38.8 | D+112.9 |
| 2002 | 11.0%(316) | 85.1%(2,445) | R+74.1 | R+65.9 |
| 2000 | 45.9%(1,538) | 54.0%(1,811) | R+8.2 | D+6.2 |
| 1996 | 41.9%(1,488) | 56.3%(1,999) | R+14.4 | R+33.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.4%(445) | 78.4%(1,892) | R+60.0 | R+18.9 |
| 2018 | 29.5%(738) | 70.5%(1,765) | R+41.0 | R+23.3 |
| 2014 | 39.1%(772) | 56.9%(1,121) | R+17.7 | D+45.1 |
| 2010 | 18.6%(346) | 81.4%(1,512) | R+62.8 | R+0.6 |
| 2006 | 18.3%(527) | 80.4%(2,322) | R+62.2 | R+10.5 |
| 2002 | 21.9%(631) | 73.6%(2,121) | R+51.7 | R+36.6 |
| 1998 | 42.4%(1,209) | 57.5%(1,640) | R+15.1 | R+71.9 |
| 1994 | 78.2%(2,574) | 21.5%(706) | D+56.8 | D+49.4 |
| 1990 | 53.4%(1,931) | 46.0%(1,664) | D+7.4 | D+21.2 |
| 1986 | 43.0%(1,663) | 56.9%(2,197) | R+13.8 | R+1.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab