County record · fips 46057 · South Dakota
HamlinSD
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the South Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+61.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/34
62% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+1.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +143.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -120.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +49.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | +42.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | +40.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
6,373
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$87,101
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Brookings, SD · Clark, SD · Codington, SD · Deuel, SD · Kingsbury, SD