Jackson County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1916–2024
Jackson County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+35.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 753 votes (66.7%) to 357 (31.62%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Jackson County is classified as a deep Republican county. Jackson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 2,802.
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 | 31.6%(357) | 66.7%(753) | R+35.1 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 32.2%(359) | 66.2%(738) | R+34.0 | D+2.4 |
| 2016 | 29.5%(323) | 65.9%(722) | R+36.4 | R+15.2 |
| 2012 | 38.5%(426) | 59.8%(661) | R+21.2 | R+0.7 |
| 2008 | 38.4%(435) | 59.0%(668) | R+20.6 | R+3.4 |
| 2004 | 40.0%(508) | 57.1%(726) | R+17.2 | D+18.2 |
| 2000 | 30.7%(319) | 66.1%(687) | R+35.4 | R+16.3 |
| 1996 | 36.2%(423) | 55.3%(646) | R+19.1 | D+4.6 |
| 1992 | 30.1%(351) | 53.7%(627) | R+23.6 | R+4.3 |
| 1988 | 39.4%(450) | 58.8%(671) | R+19.4 | D+22.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Jackson County, SD • 1916–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.9%(215) | 68.6%(617) | R+44.7 | R+8.9 |
| 2020 | 32.1%(357) | 67.9%(756) | R+35.8 | D+6.9 |
| 2016 | 28.6%(309) | 71.4%(771) | R+42.8 | R+20.7 |
| 2014 | 29.3%(269) | 51.4%(472) | R+22.1 | D+77.9 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(734) | R+100.0 | R+121.0 |
| 2008 | 60.5%(686) | 39.5%(448) | D+21.0 | D+20.6 |
| 2004 | 50.2%(657) | 49.8%(652) | D+0.4 | D+4.3 |
| 2002 | 47.3%(552) | 51.2%(598) | R+3.9 | R+9.7 |
| 1998 | 51.8%(492) | 46.0%(437) | D+5.8 | D+20.6 |
| 1996 | 42.6%(496) | 57.4%(668) | R+14.8 | R+20.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.5%(280) | 67.8%(623) | R+37.3 | D+5.0 |
| 2014 | 25.7%(233) | 68.0%(616) | R+42.3 | R+12.9 |
| 2010 | 35.3%(335) | 64.7%(614) | R+29.4 | R+0.5 |
| 2006 | 33.2%(332) | 62.2%(621) | R+28.9 | R+7.9 |
| 2002 | 38.0%(429) | 59.0%(667) | R+21.1 | R+9.5 |
| 1998 | 41.8%(403) | 53.3%(514) | R+11.5 | D+0.9 |
| 1994 | 41.4%(462) | 53.8%(600) | R+12.4 | D+16.6 |
| 1990 | 35.5%(387) | 64.5%(703) | R+29.0 | R+26.1 |
| 1986 | 48.5%(586) | 51.5%(621) | R+2.9 | D+27.9 |
| 1982 | 34.6%(413) | 65.4%(780) | R+30.8 | R+5.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab