Nye County, Nevada: Deep Red Country
Nevada · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+42.2
2024 Margin
R+1.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
52K
Population
Nye County, Nevada voted R+42.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 18,946 votes (70.18%). This represented a R+1.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+42.2
2020→2024 SwingR+1.8%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population51,591
Median Age
52.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
12.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$53,602(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
70.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
16.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
75.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
16.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
8.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
6.8%(-11.9 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
6.8%(+4.8 vs US)
Evangelical
6.1%(-10.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
0.6%(-4.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:52.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
16.4%↓
18-29
5.7%↓
30-44
14.4%↓
45-64
32.5%↑
65+
30.9%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSEducationVery high
17.5%Retail Trade
12.4%ConstructionAbove avg
9.1%AgricultureVery high
9.1%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.6%ManufacturingBelow avg
6.5%Political relevance:
Education: Union strongholdAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.0%(7,559) | 70.2%(18,946) | R+42.2 | R+1.8 |
| 2020 | 28.7%(7,288) | 69.1%(17,528) | R+40.4 | D+1.6 |
| 2016 | 26.0%(5,094) | 68.0%(13,324) | R+42.0 | R+17.8 |
| 2012 | 36.1%(6,320) | 60.3%(10,566) | R+24.2 | R+10.8 |
| 2008 | 41.9%(7,226) | 55.2%(9,537) | R+13.4 | D+6.4 |
| 2004 | 38.7%(5,616) | 58.5%(8,487) | R+19.8 | R+0.3 |
| 2000 | 37.1%(4,525) | 56.7%(6,904) | R+19.5 | R+12.2 |
| 1996 | 35.8%(3,300) | 43.2%(3,979) | R+7.4 | R+5.1 |
| 1992 | 31.9%(2,561) | 34.2%(2,743) | R+2.3 | D+31.1 |
| 1988 | 31.2%(1,748) | 64.6%(3,619) | R+33.4 | D+12.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.5%(7,645) | 64.2%(17,220) | R+35.7 | D+2.1 |
| 2022 | 28.6%(5,957) | 66.4%(13,833) | R+37.8 | R+0.6 |
| 2018 | 27.9%(4,888) | 65.1%(11,397) | R+37.2 | R+4.3 |
| 2016 | 27.1%(5,253) | 60.0%(11,611) | R+32.8 | R+8.0 |
| 2012 | 30.5%(5,267) | 55.4%(9,561) | R+24.9 | R+7.2 |
| 2010 | 36.7%(5,279) | 54.3%(7,822) | R+17.7 | D+4.0 |
| 2006 | 36.3%(4,294) | 57.9%(6,855) | R+21.6 | R+33.9 |
| 2004 | 53.5%(7,521) | 41.3%(5,798) | D+12.3 | D+38.7 |
| 2000 | 34.1%(4,150) | 60.6%(7,362) | R+26.4 | R+17.4 |
| 1998 | 42.7%(4,052) | 51.7%(4,912) | R+9.1 | R+1.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 26.3%(4,607) | 63.5%(11,103) | R+37.1 | D+21.1 |
| 2014 | 16.5%(2,005) | 74.8%(9,095) | R+58.3 | R+26.2 |
| 2010 | 29.4%(4,224) | 61.5%(8,829) | R+32.1 | R+19.4 |
| 2006 | 37.5%(4,446) | 50.2%(5,950) | R+12.7 | D+34.8 |
| 2002 | 20.6%(2,226) | 68.2%(7,349) | R+47.5 | R+37.4 |
| 1998 | 40.9%(3,884) | 51.0%(4,844) | R+10.1 | R+1.7 |
| 1994 | 40.0%(2,819) | 48.3%(3,410) | R+8.4 | R+26.5 |
| 1990 | 54.6%(3,172) | 36.5%(2,120) | D+18.1 | R+6.2 |
| 1986 | 60.1%(2,630) | 35.8%(1,565) | D+24.4 | D+13.0 |
| 1982 | 53.6%(2,207) | 42.2%(1,740) | D+11.3 | D+19.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab