Brookings County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Brookings County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+17.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 8,575 votes (57.4%) to 5,978 (40.02%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Brookings County is classified as a solid Republican county. Brookings County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 35,353.
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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 | 40.0%(5,978) | 57.4%(8,575) | R+17.4 | R+4.4 |
| 2020 | 41.9%(6,110) | 54.9%(8,000) | R+13.0 | D+1.8 |
| 2016 | 38.5%(4,879) | 53.2%(6,748) | R+14.7 | R+11.6 |
| 2012 | 47.0%(5,827) | 50.2%(6,220) | R+3.2 | R+8.7 |
| 2008 | 51.7%(7,207) | 46.1%(6,431) | D+5.6 | D+22.2 |
| 2004 | 40.7%(5,443) | 57.3%(7,662) | R+16.6 | R+1.4 |
| 2000 | 41.4%(4,546) | 56.5%(6,212) | R+15.2 | R+15.1 |
| 1996 | 45.3%(5,105) | 45.4%(5,112) | R+0.1 | D+0.4 |
| 1992 | 38.7%(4,645) | 39.1%(4,698) | R+0.4 | D+4.7 |
| 1988 | 47.2%(4,860) | 52.3%(5,394) | R+5.2 | D+18.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Brookings County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.9%(3,816) | 64.7%(7,990) | R+33.8 | R+12.8 |
| 2020 | 39.5%(5,746) | 60.5%(8,792) | R+21.0 | D+17.2 |
| 2016 | 30.9%(3,947) | 69.1%(8,817) | R+38.2 | R+27.1 |
| 2014 | 34.4%(3,195) | 45.5%(4,226) | R+11.1 | D+88.9 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(7,721) | R+100.0 | R+135.2 |
| 2008 | 67.6%(9,354) | 32.4%(4,485) | D+35.2 | D+28.2 |
| 2004 | 53.5%(7,196) | 46.5%(6,255) | D+7.0 | R+2.5 |
| 2002 | 54.3%(6,208) | 44.9%(5,128) | D+9.4 | R+26.2 |
| 1998 | 67.3%(6,070) | 31.7%(2,855) | D+35.6 | D+23.6 |
| 1996 | 56.0%(6,266) | 44.0%(4,923) | D+12.0 | R+26.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41.0%(5,096) | 56.1%(6,974) | R+15.1 | R+24.8 |
| 2018 | 54.1%(6,372) | 44.4%(5,225) | D+9.7 | D+45.7 |
| 2014 | 30.3%(2,792) | 66.2%(6,105) | R+35.9 | R+17.0 |
| 2010 | 40.5%(4,471) | 59.5%(6,555) | R+18.9 | D+5.1 |
| 2006 | 37.1%(4,358) | 61.1%(7,174) | R+24.0 | R+10.4 |
| 2002 | 42.6%(4,859) | 56.2%(6,409) | R+13.6 | D+6.9 |
| 1998 | 38.0%(3,402) | 58.5%(5,241) | R+20.5 | R+19.5 |
| 1994 | 47.7%(4,986) | 48.8%(5,098) | R+1.1 | D+21.2 |
| 1990 | 38.9%(3,288) | 61.1%(5,171) | R+22.3 | R+0.9 |
| 1986 | 39.3%(3,697) | 60.7%(5,702) | R+21.3 | D+20.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab