County record · fips 46019 · South Dakota
ButteSD
Republican ×23 since 1936reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the South Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+62.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–30
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/34
59% of its elections
Closest election
1936
R+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +128.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | +80.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -73.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -70.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +43.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,676
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$75,652
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
50%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Carter, MT · Harding, SD · Lawrence, SD · Meade, SD · Perkins, SD · Crook, WY