Watonwan County, Minnesota
AkashicWatonwan County, MNTrumpR+27.7
2024 precinct map of Watonwan CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Watonwan 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 | 62.6% | 3,087 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 34.9% | 1,723 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.2% | 57 |
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21 precincts · 4,933 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 | 34.9%Harris1,723 | 62.6%Trump3,087 | 1.2%Kennedy57 | 4,933 | ||
| R | 38.2%Biden1,987 | 59.7%Trump3,103 | 0.5%Jorgensen28 | 5,201 | ||
| R | 36.3%Clinton1,814 | 55.4%Trump2,768 | 3.1%Johnson156 | 4,998 | ||
| R | 48.5%Obama2,494 | 48.9%Romney2,517 | 1.0%GRAY50 | 5,144 | ||
| D | 48.7%Obama2,562 | 48.0%McCain2,526 | 3.2%Nader170 | 5,258 | ||
| R | 45.0%Kerry2,514 | 53.2%Bush2,970 | 1.8%Nader99 | 5,583 | ||
| R | 44.0%Gore2,258 | 49.9%Bush2,562 | 4.1%Nader212 | 5,134 | ||
| D | 47.9%Clinton2,534 | 37.7%Dole1,997 | 13.4%Perot711 | 5,291 | ||
| D | 37.6%Clinton2,100 | 33.5%Bush1,871 | 28.2%Perot1,574 | 5,578 | ||
| R | 47.0%Dukakis2,544 | 52.1%Bush2,821 | 0.9%McCarthy50 | 5,415 | ||
| R | 40.6%Mondale2,425 | 59.0%Reagan3,526 | 0.5%Larouche27 | 5,978 | ||
| R | 37.1%Carter2,442 | 55.1%Reagan3,629 | 7.8%Anderson516 | 6,587 | ||
| R | 47.7%Carter3,177 | 50.3%Ford3,351 | 2.0%McCarthy134 | 6,662 | ||
| R | 35.7%McGovern2,229 | 63.3%Nixon3,960 | 1.0%Schmitz62 | 6,251 | ||
| R | 42.0%Humphrey2,701 | 53.6%Nixon3,446 | 4.4%Wallace286 | 6,433 | ||
| D | 56.1%Johnson3,615 | 43.8%Goldwater2,823 | 0.1%Hass7 | 6,445 | ||
| R | 36.6%Kennedy2,412 | 63.3%Nixon4,173 | 0.2%Byrd10 | 6,595 | ||
| R | 32.2%Stevenson1,886 | 67.6%Eisenhower3,963 | 0.2%Andrews12 | 5,861 | ||
| R | 27.7%Stevenson1,752 | 72.0%Eisenhower4,549 | 0.2%Hallinan15 | 6,316 | ||
| D | 53.3%Truman3,039 | 45.3%Dewey2,581 | 1.4%Thurmond78 | 5,698 | ||
| R | 42.3%Roosevelt2,324 | 57.3%Dewey3,146 | 0.4%Thomas23 | 5,493 | ||
| R | 44.3%Roosevelt2,783 | 55.3%Willkie3,478 | 0.4%Thomas28 | 6,289 | ||
| D | 63.5%Roosevelt3,668 | 33.4%Landon1,930 | 3.0%Lemke174 | 5,772 | ||
| D | 57.7%Roosevelt2,795 | 39.6%Hoover1,919 | 2.7%Thomas129 | 4,843 | ||
| R | 29.8%Smith1,412 | 69.7%Hoover3,306 | 0.5%Thomas26 | 4,744 | ||
| R | 6.5%Davis279 | 53.6%Coolidge2,297 | 39.9%La Follette1,712 | 4,288 | ||
| R | 15.0%Cox647 | 81.4%Harding3,510 | 3.6%Debs155 | 4,312 | ||
| R | 36.9%Wilson801 | 59.9%Hughes1,300 | 3.1%Benson68 | 2,169 | ||
| O | 29.7%Wilson618 | 12.2%Taft254 | 58.0%Roosevelt1,206 | 2,078 | ||
| R | 26.8%Bryan537 | 70.4%Taft1,411 | 2.7%Debs55 | 2,003 | ||
| R | 16.9%Parker307 | 79.9%Roosevelt1,455 | 3.2%Debs58 | 1,820 | ||
| R | 24.3%Bryan509 | 71.9%McKinley1,509 | 3.8%Woolley80 | 2,098 | ||
| R | 26.0%Bryan586 | 72.0%McKinley1,622 | 2.0%Palmer45 | 2,253 | ||
| R | 26.0%Cleveland388 | 62.7%Harrison934 | 11.3%Weaver168 | 1,490 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −36.6% |
| 1896 | −46.0% |
| 1900 | −47.7% |
| 1904 | −63.1% |
| 1908 | −43.6% |
| 1912 | +17.5% |
| 1916 | −23.0% |
| 1920 | −66.4% |
| 1924 | −47.1% |
| 1928 | −39.9% |
| 1932 | +18.1% |
| 1936 | +30.1% |
| 1940 | −11.1% |
| 1944 | −15.0% |
| 1948 | +8.0% |
| 1952 | −44.3% |
| 1956 | −35.4% |
| 1960 | −26.7% |
| 1964 | +12.3% |
| 1968 | −11.6% |
| 1972 | −27.7% |
| 1976 | −2.6% |
| 1980 | −18.0% |
| 1984 | −18.4% |
| 1988 | −5.1% |
| 1992 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | +10.1% |
| 2000 | −5.9% |
| 2004 | −8.2% |
| 2008 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | −0.4% |
| 2016 | −19.1% |
| 2020 | −21.5% |
| 2024 | −27.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6,055 |
| 2018 | 5,786 |
| 2020 | 5,950 |
| 2022 | 5,659 |
| 2024 | 5,959 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Watonwan's economy centers on hog and corn production, and its population of roughly 12,000 has trended sharply toward Republican presidential candidates since 2012, reaching a 27-point margin in 2024.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 30.1 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 66.4 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 27.7 points.
A population of 11,205, a 68% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,699 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Crawford County and King and Queen County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Watonwan County, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Watonwan County, Minnesota voted Republican by 27.7 points (R+27.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,933 votes cast, 1,723 went Democratic and 3,087 went Republican.
When did Watonwan County, Minnesota last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Watonwan County, Minnesota voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Watonwan County, Minnesota?
Watonwan County, Minnesota has a population of 11,205 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Watonwan County, Minnesota?
Median household income in Watonwan County, Minnesota is $71,699 — below the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Watonwan County, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Watonwan County, Minnesota from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 26 went Republican.