Polk County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Polk County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+63.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,296 votes (81.16%) to 501 (17.71%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Polk County is classified as a deep Republican county. Polk County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 5,225.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.7%(501) | 81.2%(2,296) | R+63.5 | R+2.5 |
| 2020 | 18.4%(530) | 79.4%(2,291) | R+61.0 | D+1.6 |
| 2016 | 16.0%(413) | 78.5%(2,028) | R+62.5 | R+7.1 |
| 2012 | 21.5%(528) | 76.9%(1,890) | R+55.4 | R+10.1 |
| 2008 | 26.3%(668) | 71.7%(1,822) | R+45.4 | D+13.2 |
| 2004 | 20.1%(549) | 78.7%(2,146) | R+58.6 | R+8.2 |
| 2000 | 23.3%(610) | 73.7%(1,925) | R+50.3 | R+20.8 |
| 1996 | 29.3%(750) | 58.8%(1,504) | R+29.5 | R+2.9 |
| 1992 | 22.6%(661) | 49.3%(1,437) | R+26.6 | D+3.7 |
| 1988 | 34.6%(944) | 64.9%(1,769) | R+30.3 | D+25.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Polk County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.8%(1,227) | 78.2%(4,408) | R+56.5 | D+11.9 |
| 2020 | 12.6%(355) | 81.0%(2,276) | R+68.3 | R+14.5 |
| 2018 | 21.4%(448) | 75.2%(1,574) | R+53.8 | D+6.5 |
| 2014 | 18.0%(318) | 78.2%(1,384) | R+60.3 | R+11.0 |
| 2012 | 25.3%(618) | 74.7%(1,820) | R+49.3 | R+23.8 |
| 2008 | 36.7%(932) | 62.2%(1,579) | R+25.5 | R+51.3 |
| 2006 | 62.9%(1,433) | 37.1%(844) | D+25.9 | D+102.6 |
| 2002 | 10.9%(221) | 87.6%(1,780) | R+76.7 | R+63.1 |
| 2000 | 43.2%(1,115) | 56.8%(1,468) | R+13.7 | D+11.2 |
| 1996 | 36.5%(908) | 61.4%(1,526) | R+24.8 | R+38.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.6%(321) | 80.8%(1,658) | R+65.2 | R+7.1 |
| 2018 | 21.0%(438) | 79.0%(1,650) | R+58.0 | R+19.0 |
| 2014 | 28.9%(509) | 67.9%(1,197) | R+39.0 | D+28.6 |
| 2010 | 16.2%(255) | 83.8%(1,319) | R+67.6 | R+0.8 |
| 2006 | 16.0%(372) | 82.8%(1,923) | R+66.8 | R+17.3 |
| 2002 | 23.2%(475) | 72.8%(1,487) | R+49.5 | R+36.8 |
| 1998 | 43.6%(982) | 56.4%(1,268) | R+12.7 | R+59.4 |
| 1994 | 73.2%(1,809) | 26.5%(654) | D+46.7 | D+54.1 |
| 1990 | 45.5%(1,166) | 52.9%(1,355) | R+7.4 | R+6.1 |
| 1986 | 49.2%(1,310) | 50.5%(1,345) | R+1.3 | D+0.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab