Benton County, Minnesota
AkashicBenton County, MNTrumpR+35.8
2024 precinct map of Benton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Benton County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 66.9% | 15,260 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 31.0% | 7,084 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 0.9% | 195 |
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25 precincts · 22,824 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 31.0%Harris7,084 | 66.9%Trump15,260 | 0.9%Kennedy195 | 22,824 | ||
| R | 32.7%Biden7,280 | 64.6%Trump14,382 | 1.6%Jorgensen351 | 22,260 | ||
| R | 28.1%Clinton5,640 | 64.2%Trump12,872 | 3.4%Johnson683 | 20,058 | ||
| R | 41.7%Obama8,173 | 55.3%Romney10,849 | 1.5%GRAY296 | 19,619 | ||
| R | 43.7%Obama8,454 | 53.5%McCain10,338 | 2.8%Nader547 | 19,339 | ||
| R | 43.8%Kerry8,059 | 54.6%Bush10,043 | 1.5%Nader282 | 18,384 | ||
| R | 40.3%Gore6,009 | 51.4%Bush7,663 | 5.8%Nader862 | 14,908 | ||
| D | 45.4%Clinton6,006 | 36.5%Dole4,835 | 16.1%Perot2,133 | 13,233 | ||
| D | 35.9%Clinton5,156 | 35.2%Bush5,053 | 28.2%Perot4,048 | 14,371 | ||
| R | 48.7%Dukakis5,861 | 50.3%Bush6,060 | 1.0%McCarthy119 | 12,040 | ||
| R | 41.4%Mondale4,922 | 57.5%Reagan6,830 | 1.1%Larouche131 | 11,883 | ||
| R | 44.7%Carter5,272 | 46.8%Reagan5,513 | 8.5%Anderson997 | 11,782 | ||
| D | 56.9%Carter6,235 | 37.4%Ford4,099 | 5.8%McCarthy631 | 10,965 | ||
| R | 45.4%McGovern4,282 | 49.4%Nixon4,652 | 5.2%Schmitz492 | 9,426 | ||
| D | 50.2%Humphrey4,022 | 43.3%Nixon3,470 | 6.5%Wallace524 | 8,016 | ||
| D | 62.2%Johnson4,679 | 37.5%Goldwater2,818 | 0.3%Hass23 | 7,520 | ||
| D | 55.6%Kennedy4,175 | 44.2%Nixon3,324 | 0.2%Byrd16 | 7,515 | ||
| R | 42.0%Stevenson2,609 | 57.8%Eisenhower3,591 | 0.3%Andrews16 | 6,216 | ||
| R | 39.9%Stevenson2,587 | 59.5%Eisenhower3,856 | 0.5%Hallinan33 | 6,476 | ||
| D | 60.4%Truman3,632 | 38.2%Dewey2,297 | 1.4%Thurmond86 | 6,015 | ||
| R | 42.9%Roosevelt2,258 | 56.8%Dewey2,988 | 0.3%Thomas18 | 5,264 | ||
| R | 43.8%Roosevelt2,742 | 55.8%Willkie3,491 | 0.4%Thomas28 | 6,261 | ||
| D | 53.5%Roosevelt3,111 | 30.7%Landon1,783 | 15.8%Lemke919 | 5,813 | ||
| D | 72.9%Roosevelt3,901 | 24.8%Hoover1,329 | 2.2%Thomas120 | 5,350 | ||
| D | 53.3%Smith2,732 | 46.3%Hoover2,373 | 0.4%Thomas21 | 5,126 | ||
| O | 14.7%Davis572 | 41.9%Coolidge1,629 | 43.4%La Follette1,687 | 3,888 | ||
| R | 15.0%Cox554 | 78.8%Harding2,920 | 6.2%Debs230 | 3,704 | ||
| R | 45.5%Wilson945 | 49.1%Hughes1,020 | 5.4%Benson113 | 2,078 | ||
| O | 29.3%Wilson562 | 24.4%Taft468 | 46.4%Roosevelt890 | 1,920 | ||
| R | 41.4%Bryan765 | 54.1%Taft1,001 | 4.5%Debs84 | 1,850 | ||
| R | 25.8%Parker433 | 71.9%Roosevelt1,205 | 2.3%Debs38 | 1,676 | ||
| R | 45.6%Bryan751 | 51.6%McKinley849 | 2.8%Woolley46 | 1,646 | ||
| D | 51.9%Bryan867 | 46.6%McKinley778 | 1.4%Palmer24 | 1,669 | ||
| O | 34.7%Cleveland577 | 25.6%Harrison426 | 39.7%Weaver659 | 1,662 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +9.1% |
| 1896 | +5.3% |
| 1900 | −6.0% |
| 1904 | −46.1% |
| 1908 | −12.8% |
| 1912 | +4.9% |
| 1916 | −3.6% |
| 1920 | −63.9% |
| 1924 | −27.2% |
| 1928 | +7.0% |
| 1932 | +48.1% |
| 1936 | +22.8% |
| 1940 | −12.0% |
| 1944 | −13.9% |
| 1948 | +22.2% |
| 1952 | −19.6% |
| 1956 | −15.8% |
| 1960 | +11.3% |
| 1964 | +24.7% |
| 1968 | +6.9% |
| 1972 | −3.9% |
| 1976 | +19.5% |
| 1980 | −2.0% |
| 1984 | −16.1% |
| 1988 | −1.7% |
| 1992 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | +8.8% |
| 2000 | −11.1% |
| 2004 | −10.8% |
| 2008 | −9.7% |
| 2012 | −13.6% |
| 2016 | −36.1% |
| 2020 | −31.9% |
| 2024 | −35.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 23,934 |
| 2018 | 23,556 |
| 2020 | 25,859 |
| 2022 | 25,431 |
| 2024 | 27,168 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Benton County has shifted decisively rightward over the past two decades, delivering presidential margins exceeding 30 points in recent cycles. Its population of roughly 34,000 is anchored by small agricultural communities and the city of Foley.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 48.1 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 63.9 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 35.8 points.
A population of 41,593, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,410 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Meeker County and Morrison County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Benton County, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Benton County, Minnesota voted Republican by 35.8 points (R+35.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 22,824 votes cast, 7,084 went Democratic and 15,260 went Republican.
When did Benton County, Minnesota last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Benton County, Minnesota voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Benton County, Minnesota?
Benton County, Minnesota has a population of 41,593 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Benton County, Minnesota?
Median household income in Benton County, Minnesota is $74,410 — below the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Benton County, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Benton County, Minnesota from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.