Meade County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Meade County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+50.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 10,887 votes (74.2%) to 3,421 (23.32%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Meade County is classified as a deep Republican county. Meade County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 30,546.
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 | 23.3%(3,421) | 74.2%(10,887) | R+50.9 | R+2.7 |
| 2020 | 24.0%(3,285) | 72.2%(9,875) | R+48.2 | D+5.3 |
| 2016 | 19.1%(2,223) | 72.6%(8,441) | R+53.5 | R+10.6 |
| 2012 | 27.1%(2,928) | 70.0%(7,566) | R+42.9 | R+10.4 |
| 2008 | 32.3%(3,751) | 64.8%(7,515) | R+32.4 | D+14.6 |
| 2004 | 25.6%(2,941) | 72.6%(8,347) | R+47.0 | D+2.2 |
| 2000 | 24.2%(2,267) | 73.3%(6,870) | R+49.1 | R+27.1 |
| 1996 | 32.3%(2,960) | 54.3%(4,984) | R+22.1 | R+1.9 |
| 1992 | 26.7%(2,694) | 46.9%(4,724) | R+20.1 | D+3.2 |
| 1988 | 37.9%(3,212) | 61.2%(5,189) | R+23.3 | D+24.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Meade County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.1%(2,134) | 75.9%(8,934) | R+57.8 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 23.5%(3,176) | 76.5%(10,355) | R+53.1 | D+6.3 |
| 2016 | 20.3%(2,348) | 79.7%(9,198) | R+59.3 | R+19.4 |
| 2014 | 18.7%(1,565) | 58.6%(4,910) | R+39.9 | D+60.1 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(7,360) | R+100.0 | R+106.0 |
| 2008 | 53.0%(6,089) | 47.0%(5,402) | D+6.0 | D+34.1 |
| 2004 | 35.9%(4,139) | 64.1%(7,380) | R+28.1 | D+2.4 |
| 2002 | 33.9%(3,075) | 64.4%(5,840) | R+30.5 | R+36.8 |
| 1998 | 51.9%(3,552) | 45.6%(3,121) | D+6.3 | D+28.8 |
| 1996 | 38.8%(3,598) | 61.2%(5,686) | R+22.5 | R+36.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.3%(2,887) | 71.5%(8,482) | R+47.1 | R+19.2 |
| 2018 | 34.8%(3,559) | 62.7%(6,413) | R+27.9 | D+33.8 |
| 2014 | 16.5%(1,373) | 78.3%(6,503) | R+61.7 | R+23.0 |
| 2010 | 30.6%(2,843) | 69.4%(6,447) | R+38.8 | R+7.9 |
| 2006 | 32.7%(3,227) | 63.6%(6,270) | R+30.8 | R+0.1 |
| 2002 | 33.8%(3,045) | 64.5%(5,816) | R+30.8 | D+4.1 |
| 1998 | 30.1%(2,054) | 64.9%(4,426) | R+34.8 | R+19.1 |
| 1994 | 39.2%(3,246) | 54.9%(4,546) | R+15.7 | R+6.9 |
| 1990 | 45.6%(3,087) | 54.4%(3,684) | R+8.8 | D+10.8 |
| 1986 | 40.2%(2,720) | 59.8%(4,045) | R+19.6 | D+20.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab