County record · fips 38005 · North Dakota
BensonND
Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the North Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+18.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/34
79% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+1.8
this countyNorth Dakotanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | +67.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +60.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | +58.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -54.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +49.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,808
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$64,033
2024 dollars
Non-white
57%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Eddy, ND · Nelson, ND · Pierce, ND · Ramsey, ND · Towner, ND · Wells, ND