Faribault County, Minnesota
AkashicFaribault County, MNTrumpR+37.3
2024 precinct map of Faribault CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Faribault 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 | 67.6% | 5,247 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 30.3% | 2,352 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.1% | 82 |
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33 precincts · 7,761 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 | 30.3%Harris2,352 | 67.6%Trump5,247 | 1.1%Kennedy82 | 7,761 | ||
| R | 32.0%Biden2,531 | 65.6%Trump5,191 | 0.9%Jorgensen72 | 7,914 | ||
| R | 29.0%Clinton2,153 | 62.9%Trump4,659 | 3.7%Johnson271 | 7,412 | ||
| R | 44.2%Obama3,407 | 53.2%Romney4,104 | 1.3%GRAY98 | 7,713 | ||
| R | 45.8%Obama3,736 | 51.5%McCain4,196 | 2.7%Nader220 | 8,152 | ||
| R | 43.4%Kerry3,767 | 55.2%Bush4,794 | 1.4%Nader120 | 8,681 | ||
| R | 43.0%Gore3,624 | 51.5%Bush4,336 | 3.7%Nader309 | 8,424 | ||
| D | 46.2%Clinton3,817 | 39.6%Dole3,272 | 13.4%Perot1,103 | 8,262 | ||
| R | 36.5%Clinton3,339 | 37.6%Bush3,439 | 25.4%Perot2,322 | 9,146 | ||
| R | 44.1%Dukakis3,879 | 55.1%Bush4,846 | 0.9%McCarthy75 | 8,800 | ||
| R | 41.0%Mondale3,993 | 58.4%Reagan5,690 | 0.5%Larouche53 | 9,736 | ||
| R | 34.5%Carter3,620 | 59.2%Reagan6,206 | 6.2%Anderson655 | 10,481 | ||
| R | 46.6%Carter5,049 | 51.5%Ford5,577 | 1.9%McCarthy207 | 10,833 | ||
| R | 34.7%McGovern3,519 | 64.1%Nixon6,503 | 1.3%Schmitz131 | 10,153 | ||
| R | 41.7%Humphrey4,335 | 54.5%Nixon5,662 | 3.7%Wallace387 | 10,384 | ||
| D | 55.2%Johnson5,946 | 44.7%Goldwater4,817 | 0.1%Hass12 | 10,775 | ||
| R | 38.1%Kennedy4,301 | 61.8%Nixon6,975 | 0.1%Byrd11 | 11,287 | ||
| R | 34.0%Stevenson3,554 | 65.8%Eisenhower6,886 | 0.2%Andrews25 | 10,465 | ||
| R | 28.5%Stevenson3,120 | 71.0%Eisenhower7,763 | 0.4%Hallinan47 | 10,930 | ||
| D | 52.5%Truman5,261 | 46.1%Dewey4,619 | 1.3%Thurmond134 | 10,014 | ||
| R | 38.4%Roosevelt3,640 | 61.4%Dewey5,822 | 0.3%Thomas25 | 9,487 | ||
| R | 37.4%Roosevelt4,099 | 62.1%Willkie6,816 | 0.5%Thomas56 | 10,971 | ||
| D | 56.9%Roosevelt5,603 | 38.3%Landon3,773 | 4.8%Lemke471 | 9,847 | ||
| D | 51.6%Roosevelt4,590 | 46.6%Hoover4,148 | 1.7%Thomas154 | 8,892 | ||
| R | 29.9%Smith2,545 | 69.2%Hoover5,885 | 0.9%Thomas76 | 8,506 | ||
| R | 7.2%Davis578 | 58.1%Coolidge4,682 | 34.7%La Follette2,797 | 8,057 | ||
| R | 11.2%Cox869 | 86.0%Harding6,687 | 2.8%Debs219 | 7,775 | ||
| R | 31.7%Wilson1,123 | 61.7%Hughes2,184 | 6.6%Benson232 | 3,539 | ||
| O | 27.4%Wilson919 | 11.7%Taft393 | 60.9%Roosevelt2,045 | 3,357 | ||
| R | 27.9%Bryan1,039 | 61.8%Taft2,305 | 10.3%Debs385 | 3,729 | ||
| R | 17.0%Parker611 | 77.7%Roosevelt2,792 | 5.3%Debs191 | 3,594 | ||
| R | 22.7%Bryan936 | 70.6%McKinley2,910 | 6.7%Woolley275 | 4,121 | ||
| R | 25.4%Bryan1,107 | 71.4%McKinley3,116 | 3.3%Palmer143 | 4,366 | ||
| R | 31.2%Cleveland1,070 | 58.0%Harrison1,992 | 10.8%Weaver372 | 3,434 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −26.8% |
| 1896 | −46.0% |
| 1900 | −47.9% |
| 1904 | −60.7% |
| 1908 | −34.0% |
| 1912 | +15.7% |
| 1916 | −30.0% |
| 1920 | −74.8% |
| 1924 | −50.9% |
| 1928 | −39.3% |
| 1932 | +5.0% |
| 1936 | +18.6% |
| 1940 | −24.8% |
| 1944 | −23.0% |
| 1948 | +6.4% |
| 1952 | −42.5% |
| 1956 | −31.8% |
| 1960 | −23.7% |
| 1964 | +10.5% |
| 1968 | −12.8% |
| 1972 | −29.4% |
| 1976 | −4.9% |
| 1980 | −24.7% |
| 1984 | −17.4% |
| 1988 | −11.0% |
| 1992 | −1.1% |
| 1996 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | −8.5% |
| 2004 | −11.8% |
| 2008 | −5.6% |
| 2012 | −9.0% |
| 2016 | −33.8% |
| 2020 | −33.6% |
| 2024 | −37.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,749 |
| 2018 | 8,413 |
| 2020 | 8,959 |
| 2022 | 8,683 |
| 2024 | 9,104 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Faribault County, anchored by the small city of Blue Earth, has shifted decisively toward Republican presidential candidates over the past decade, posting a 37-point margin in 2024 despite a dwindling population that has trended older and more agricultural.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.6 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 74.8 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 37.3 points.
A population of 13,914, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,815 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Waseca County and Herkimer County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Faribault County, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Faribault County, Minnesota voted Republican by 37.3 points (R+37.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,761 votes cast, 2,352 went Democratic and 5,247 went Republican.
When did Faribault County, Minnesota last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Faribault County, Minnesota voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Faribault County, Minnesota?
Faribault County, Minnesota has a population of 13,914 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Faribault County, Minnesota?
Median household income in Faribault County, Minnesota is $66,815 — below the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Faribault County, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Faribault County, Minnesota from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.