County record · fips 46079 · South Dakota
LakeSD
Republican ×4 since 2012reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the South Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+31.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/34
68% of its elections
Closest election
1972
R+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +138.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -115.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1896 | +65.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1904 | -60.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -55.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,972
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$76,808
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
44%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Brookings, SD · Kingsbury, SD · McCook, SD · Miner, SD · Minnehaha, SD · Moody, SD