Barnes County, North Dakota: Northern Rural Secular
North Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+35.0
2024 Margin
R+3.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
11K
Population
Barnes County, North Dakota voted R+35.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,531 votes (66.14%). This represented a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+35.0
2020→2024 SwingR+3.6%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population10,853
Median Age
43.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$64,447(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
73.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
38.4%(+33.2 vs US)
Catholic
15.0%(-3.7 vs US)
Evangelical
13.5%(-3.0 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:43.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.8%↓
18-29
10.5%↓
30-44
16.9%↓
45-64
30.0%↑
65+
22.8%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
10.9%Education
9.4%Retail Trade
8.8%Manufacturing
8.6%ConstructionAbove avg
8.5%Professional ServicesVery low
5.8%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.1%(1,661) | 66.1%(3,531) | R+35.0 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 32.7%(1,820) | 64.1%(3,568) | R+31.4 | R+2.2 |
| 2016 | 29.9%(1,597) | 59.1%(3,160) | R+29.3 | R+18.9 |
| 2012 | 43.4%(2,394) | 53.7%(2,964) | R+10.3 | R+8.8 |
| 2008 | 48.1%(2,741) | 49.6%(2,826) | R+1.5 | D+21.8 |
| 2004 | 37.6%(2,186) | 60.9%(3,541) | R+23.3 | D+3.1 |
| 2000 | 33.6%(1,933) | 60.1%(3,452) | R+26.4 | R+24.0 |
| 1996 | 42.4%(2,317) | 44.8%(2,449) | R+2.4 | D+7.0 |
| 1992 | 32.9%(2,124) | 42.3%(2,728) | R+9.4 | D+2.4 |
| 1988 | 43.7%(2,858) | 55.5%(3,631) | R+11.8 | D+14.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.8%(1,901) | 64.2%(3,403) | R+28.3 | D+6.0 |
| 2022 | 25.1%(978) | 59.5%(2,314) | R+34.4 | R+34.6 |
| 2018 | 49.9%(2,517) | 49.7%(2,507) | D+0.2 | D+65.2 |
| 2016 | 15.6%(835) | 80.6%(4,302) | R+65.0 | R+80.4 |
| 2012 | 57.5%(3,181) | 42.1%(2,329) | D+15.4 | D+65.7 |
| 2010 | 23.9%(1,140) | 74.3%(3,538) | R+50.3 | R+77.8 |
| 2006 | 63.2%(2,930) | 35.8%(1,658) | D+27.5 | R+13.4 |
| 2004 | 70.4%(4,086) | 29.6%(1,716) | D+40.9 | D+12.2 |
| 2000 | 64.3%(3,694) | 35.7%(2,047) | D+28.7 | R+9.1 |
| 1998 | 67.5%(3,350) | 29.7%(1,473) | D+37.8 | D+15.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.8%(1,417) | 69.2%(3,655) | R+42.4 | D+1.3 |
| 2020 | 24.8%(1,366) | 68.4%(3,775) | R+43.7 | D+18.3 |
| 2016 | 17.2%(917) | 79.2%(4,217) | R+62.0 | R+45.5 |
| 2012 | 40.7%(2,240) | 57.2%(3,143) | R+16.4 | D+32.7 |
| 2008 | 24.3%(1,384) | 73.4%(4,187) | R+49.1 | R+5.5 |
| 2004 | 27.6%(1,597) | 71.3%(4,121) | R+43.6 | R+37.4 |
| 2000 | 46.9%(2,702) | 53.1%(3,060) | R+6.2 | D+23.3 |
| 1996 | 35.3%(1,902) | 64.7%(3,491) | R+29.5 | R+19.3 |
| 1992 | 43.4%(2,795) | 53.6%(3,453) | R+10.2 | R+38.0 |
| 1988 | 63.9%(4,291) | 36.1%(2,426) | D+27.8 | D+12.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab