Gage County, Nebraska: Deep Red Country
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+39.0
2024 Margin
R+2.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
22K
Population
Gage County, Nebraska voted R+39.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,523 votes (68.61%). This represented a R+2.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+39.0
2020→2024 SwingR+2.5%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population21,704
Median Age
42.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$60,035(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
72.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
32.8%(+27.6 vs US)
Evangelical
19.3%(+2.8 vs US)
Catholic
7.2%(-11.5 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.6%
Age Distribution
Median:42.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
22.9%
18-29
6.9%↓
30-44
16.4%↓
45-64
31.9%↑
65+
21.9%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
16.1%Retail Trade
11.8%Construction
7.4%EducationBelow avg
6.2%Professional ServicesVery low
5.7%HealthcareVery low
5.5%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.6%(3,242) | 68.6%(7,523) | R+39.0 | R+2.5 |
| 2020 | 30.4%(3,385) | 67.0%(7,445) | R+36.5 | R+2.2 |
| 2016 | 29.2%(2,935) | 63.5%(6,380) | R+34.3 | R+17.6 |
| 2012 | 40.4%(3,903) | 57.1%(5,513) | R+16.7 | R+7.2 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(4,473) | 53.5%(5,435) | R+9.5 | D+18.6 |
| 2004 | 35.2%(3,655) | 63.3%(6,575) | R+28.1 | R+6.9 |
| 2000 | 37.0%(3,516) | 58.3%(5,538) | R+21.3 | R+17.2 |
| 1996 | 40.7%(4,008) | 44.8%(4,413) | R+4.1 | D+2.7 |
| 1992 | 32.8%(3,315) | 39.6%(4,006) | R+6.8 | D+5.2 |
| 1988 | 43.6%(4,008) | 55.7%(5,115) | R+12.1 | D+26.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.2%(4,601) | 57.5%(6,262) | R+15.3 | D+34.6 |
| 2020 | 20.6%(2,240) | 70.4%(7,656) | R+49.8 | R+27.4 |
| 2018 | 36.3%(3,024) | 58.7%(4,896) | R+22.5 | D+9.9 |
| 2014 | 31.7%(2,330) | 64.1%(4,705) | R+32.4 | R+24.9 |
| 2012 | 46.3%(4,452) | 53.7%(5,172) | R+7.5 | R+9.2 |
| 2008 | 49.9%(5,079) | 48.3%(4,909) | D+1.7 | R+44.3 |
| 2006 | 73.0%(6,486) | 27.0%(2,404) | D+45.9 | D+111.3 |
| 2002 | 16.1%(1,147) | 81.5%(5,804) | R+65.4 | R+79.7 |
| 2000 | 57.0%(5,428) | 42.8%(4,070) | D+14.3 | D+13.3 |
| 1996 | 49.1%(4,856) | 48.2%(4,764) | D+0.9 | R+39.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.5%(2,357) | 66.5%(5,317) | R+37.0 | R+11.2 |
| 2018 | 37.1%(3,092) | 62.9%(5,250) | R+25.9 | R+17.6 |
| 2014 | 43.6%(3,195) | 51.9%(3,802) | R+8.3 | D+28.1 |
| 2010 | 31.8%(2,372) | 68.2%(5,090) | R+36.4 | D+13.3 |
| 2006 | 24.3%(2,182) | 74.0%(6,649) | R+49.7 | R+14.7 |
| 2002 | 29.9%(2,118) | 64.9%(4,598) | R+35.0 | R+45.5 |
| 1998 | 55.3%(4,615) | 44.8%(3,738) | D+10.5 | R+51.5 |
| 1994 | 80.7%(7,192) | 18.7%(1,669) | D+62.0 | D+51.4 |
| 1990 | 54.9%(4,799) | 44.4%(3,877) | D+10.6 | D+4.3 |
| 1986 | 53.1%(4,735) | 46.9%(4,175) | D+6.3 | R+0.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab