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County record · fips 38031 · North Dakota

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Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections

The Long Record

34 elections against the North Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+59.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/34
77% of its elections
Closest election
1976
D+1.2
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
ElectionSwingToward
1896+79.7 ptsDemocrats
1920-71.4 ptsRepublicans
1928+54.3 ptsDemocrats
1932+48.4 ptsDemocrats
1980-45.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,358
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$87,831
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
24%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Eddy, ND · Griggs, ND · Stutsman, ND · Wells, ND