County record · fips 46105 · South Dakota
PerkinsSD
Republican ×22 since 1940reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections
The Long Record
29 elections against the South Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+71.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/29
62% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+1.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | -97.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -54.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +51.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1980 | -51.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1940 | -30.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,001
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$66,908
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
27%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Adams, ND · Butte, SD · Corson, SD · Harding, SD · Meade, SD · Ziebach, SD