County record · fips 46085 · South Dakota
LymanSD
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1896–2024 · 33 elections
The Long Record
33 elections against the South Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+40.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/33
70% of its elections
Closest election
1916
D+3.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +112.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -96.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +49.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -42.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1980 | -40.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,724
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$67,143
2024 dollars
Non-white
43%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Brule, SD · Buffalo, SD · Charles Mix, SD · Gregory, SD · Hughes, SD · Hyde, SD · Jones, SD · Mellette, SD · Stanley, SD · Tripp, SD