County record · fips 38063 · North Dakota
NelsonND
Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the North Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+32.6
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
1956
R+0.7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +98.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +74.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -64.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +60.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1980 | -47.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,016
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$67,193
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
28%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Benson, ND · Eddy, ND · Grand Forks, ND · Griggs, ND · Ramsey, ND · Steele, ND · Walsh, ND