County record · fips 46013 · South Dakota
BrownSD
Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the South Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+27.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/34
77% of its elections
Closest election
1916
D+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +119.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -99.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1896 | +74.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -60.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +48.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
37,877
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$70,898
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
27%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Dickey, ND · Sargent, ND · Day, SD · Edmunds, SD · Faulk, SD · McPherson, SD · Marshall, SD · Spink, SD