Hamlin County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Hamlin County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+60.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,560 votes (79.36%) to 610 (18.91%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Hamlin County is classified as a deep Republican county. Hamlin County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 6,373.
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 | 18.9%(610) | 79.4%(2,560) | R+60.4 | R+4.5 |
| 2020 | 21.0%(647) | 76.9%(2,372) | R+56.0 | R+1.8 |
| 2016 | 20.1%(555) | 74.3%(2,051) | R+54.2 | R+22.6 |
| 2012 | 33.0%(921) | 64.5%(1,803) | R+31.6 | R+9.4 |
| 2008 | 37.4%(1,043) | 59.6%(1,661) | R+22.2 | D+8.7 |
| 2004 | 33.7%(1,015) | 64.6%(1,946) | R+30.9 | R+1.2 |
| 2000 | 33.9%(923) | 63.6%(1,731) | R+29.7 | R+20.6 |
| 1996 | 39.9%(1,101) | 49.0%(1,352) | R+9.1 | D+2.1 |
| 1992 | 30.1%(826) | 41.4%(1,133) | R+11.2 | R+6.6 |
| 1988 | 47.5%(1,258) | 52.1%(1,380) | R+4.6 | D+25.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hamlin County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.5%(366) | 81.9%(2,214) | R+68.4 | R+11.2 |
| 2020 | 21.4%(657) | 78.6%(2,413) | R+57.2 | D+4.4 |
| 2016 | 19.2%(536) | 80.8%(2,253) | R+61.6 | R+33.0 |
| 2014 | 24.6%(551) | 53.1%(1,191) | R+28.5 | D+71.5 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,969) | R+100.0 | R+114.1 |
| 2008 | 57.0%(1,593) | 43.0%(1,200) | D+14.1 | D+22.6 |
| 2004 | 45.8%(1,391) | 54.2%(1,649) | R+8.5 | R+7.7 |
| 2002 | 49.2%(1,421) | 50.0%(1,444) | R+0.8 | R+34.1 |
| 1998 | 65.8%(1,556) | 32.5%(769) | D+33.3 | D+32.9 |
| 1996 | 50.2%(1,377) | 49.8%(1,365) | D+0.4 | R+22.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.1%(548) | 77.6%(2,118) | R+57.5 | R+26.5 |
| 2018 | 34.0%(923) | 64.9%(1,764) | R+31.0 | D+22.7 |
| 2014 | 21.1%(472) | 74.8%(1,670) | R+53.7 | R+25.2 |
| 2010 | 35.8%(942) | 64.2%(1,692) | R+28.5 | D+5.6 |
| 2006 | 32.0%(822) | 66.2%(1,697) | R+34.1 | R+7.5 |
| 2002 | 36.1%(1,035) | 62.7%(1,798) | R+26.6 | D+18.2 |
| 1998 | 26.4%(624) | 71.2%(1,685) | R+44.8 | R+18.0 |
| 1994 | 35.3%(967) | 62.1%(1,700) | R+26.8 | R+32.9 |
| 1990 | 53.1%(1,174) | 46.9%(1,038) | D+6.1 | R+0.5 |
| 1986 | 53.3%(1,378) | 46.7%(1,206) | D+6.7 | D+52.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab