Yankton County, SD
SD · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Yankton County, SD (South Dakota) voted R+25.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,650 votes (61.39%) to 3,883 (35.85%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Yankton County is classified as a solid Republican county. Yankton County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 23,414.
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 | 35.9%(3,883) | 61.4%(6,650) | R+25.5 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 36.8%(4,016) | 60.4%(6,581) | R+23.5 | D+1.0 |
| 2016 | 34.3%(3,301) | 58.8%(5,659) | R+24.5 | R+11.8 |
| 2012 | 42.4%(4,226) | 55.1%(5,495) | R+12.7 | R+10.7 |
| 2008 | 47.7%(4,838) | 49.7%(5,039) | R+2.0 | D+14.9 |
| 2004 | 40.6%(4,237) | 57.5%(6,003) | R+16.9 | R+2.0 |
| 2000 | 41.1%(3,596) | 56.1%(4,904) | R+15.0 | R+13.7 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(3,775) | 44.0%(3,885) | R+1.2 | R+1.0 |
| 1992 | 36.3%(3,404) | 36.6%(3,430) | R+0.3 | D+4.8 |
| 1988 | 47.0%(3,777) | 52.0%(4,186) | R+5.1 | D+22.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Yankton County, SD • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.8%(2,462) | 68.3%(6,051) | R+40.5 | R+11.5 |
| 2020 | 35.5%(3,848) | 64.5%(6,994) | R+29.0 | D+6.8 |
| 2016 | 32.1%(3,089) | 67.9%(6,542) | R+35.9 | R+20.8 |
| 2014 | 32.3%(2,497) | 47.3%(3,663) | R+15.1 | D+84.9 |
| 2010 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(6,063) | R+100.0 | R+132.0 |
| 2008 | 66.0%(6,694) | 34.0%(3,451) | D+32.0 | D+30.0 |
| 2004 | 51.0%(5,334) | 49.0%(5,128) | D+2.0 | R+2.9 |
| 2002 | 51.8%(4,804) | 46.9%(4,350) | D+4.9 | R+29.0 |
| 1998 | 66.2%(5,222) | 32.3%(2,549) | D+33.9 | D+24.8 |
| 1996 | 54.5%(4,832) | 45.5%(4,031) | D+9.0 | R+30.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.6%(3,350) | 58.9%(5,247) | R+21.3 | R+28.3 |
| 2018 | 52.8%(4,757) | 45.7%(4,121) | D+7.1 | D+48.8 |
| 2014 | 27.0%(2,088) | 68.7%(5,310) | R+41.7 | R+16.4 |
| 2010 | 37.3%(3,220) | 62.7%(5,406) | R+25.3 | D+4.0 |
| 2006 | 34.4%(3,114) | 63.7%(5,765) | R+29.3 | R+34.0 |
| 2002 | 51.7%(4,768) | 47.0%(4,334) | D+4.7 | R+14.0 |
| 1998 | 58.3%(4,570) | 39.6%(3,107) | D+18.7 | D+12.9 |
| 1994 | 50.5%(4,310) | 44.7%(3,816) | D+5.8 | D+29.0 |
| 1990 | 38.4%(2,442) | 61.6%(3,917) | R+23.2 | R+18.1 |
| 1986 | 47.5%(3,418) | 52.5%(3,784) | R+5.1 | D+31.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab