Winona County, MN

MN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+4.9
2024 Margin
R+5.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
50K
Population

Winona County, MN (Minnesota) voted R+4.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 14,288 votes (51.4%) to 12,929 (46.51%) for Harris.

This represents a R+5.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Winona County is classified as a competitive Republican county. Winona County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024. The county has a population of approximately 49,779.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+4.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.3%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population49,779
Median Age
36.4(US: 38.7)
College (BA+)
32.7%(US: 35.2%)
Median Income
$70,744(US: $80k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.5%(US: 57.6%)
Hispanic
3.9%(US: 19.1%)
Black
1.9%(US: 12.2%)
Asian
2.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
69.5%(US: 64.5%)
Poverty Rate
14.8%(US: 12.3%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.2%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.4%(US: 17.0%)
Source: Census ACS 5-Year (2020-2024)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020
Catholic
24.4%
Evangelical
20.3%
Mainline Protestant
9.1%(Above Average)
LDS/Mormon
0.9%

Ancestry Groups

Source: Census ACS

Top reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).

German
38.1%Significant Hub(3.1x)
Irish
9.6%
Polish
8.9%Significant Hub(3.6x)
American Heritage
7.3%(1.3x)
English
5.8%
Mexican
2.5%
+ 2 more reported ancestry groups

Age Distribution

Median:36.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
17.6%↓
18-29
19.3%↑
30-44
17.1%
45-64
27.3%
65+
18.7%
National average

Employment by Industry

Census ACS
ManufacturingMajor Specialization
20.4%(2.1x US)
Retail Trade
12.4%(1.2x US)
Educational Services
5.8%(0.7x US)
Construction
5.0%(0.7x US)
Professional & Technical
4.8%(0.4x US)
Healthcare & Social Services
4.5%
National average
+ 1 more sectors

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

YearDemocratRepublicanMarginSwing
202446.5%(12,929)51.4%(14,288)R+4.9R+5.3
202049.1%(13,333)48.7%(13,227)D+0.4D+3.3
201643.6%(11,366)46.5%(12,122)R+2.9R+15.8
201255.0%(14,980)42.2%(11,480)D+12.9R+6.2
200858.4%(16,308)39.3%(10,975)D+19.1D+13.5
200451.9%(14,231)46.3%(12,686)D+5.6D+4.4
200046.3%(11,069)45.0%(10,773)D+1.2R+9.5
199647.5%(10,272)36.8%(7,955)D+10.7D+6.1
199239.6%(9,707)35.0%(8,585)D+4.6D+7.8
198847.7%(10,310)50.9%(11,012)R+3.2D+7.8

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Presidential Margin Trend

Winona County, MN • 1892–2024

D+R++40+200-20-4018921900190819161924193219401948195619641972198019881996200420122020
Democratic margin
Republican margin

Senate Elections

Senate Results

YearDemocratRepublicanMarginSwing
202449.7%(13,474)47.2%(12,806)D+2.5D+2.3
202045.5%(12,002)45.3%(11,961)D+0.2R+27.7
2018108.9%(23,168)81.0%(17,234)D+27.9D+18.0
201452.0%(8,252)42.1%(6,690)D+9.8R+17.9
201260.3%(15,463)32.6%(8,360)D+27.7D+22.4
200846.8%(12,761)41.5%(11,318)D+5.3R+13.4
200656.8%(11,183)38.1%(7,493)D+18.7D+16.0
200249.6%(9,755)46.8%(9,219)D+2.7R+0.1
200048.0%(11,261)45.2%(10,596)D+2.8D+3.9
199647.1%(10,105)48.2%(10,339)R+1.1D+8.9

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

YearDemocratRepublicanMarginSwing
20220.0%(0)48.5%(9,913)R+48.5R+63.5
201855.7%(11,893)40.6%(8,679)D+15.0D+9.7
201449.5%(7,829)44.1%(6,977)D+5.4D+3.6
201045.6%(8,275)43.9%(7,950)D+1.8R+4.5
200649.1%(9,670)42.8%(8,430)D+6.3D+16.3
200227.5%(5,413)37.5%(7,385)R+10.0D+32.9
19980.0%(0)42.9%(7,856)R+42.9R+17.4
199434.9%(5,962)60.4%(10,329)R+25.5R+23.0
199046.9%(7,229)49.4%(7,626)R+2.6R+15.3
198655.7%(8,012)43.0%(6,184)D+12.7R+0.2

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

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