Haakon County, South Dakota
AkashicHaakon County, SDTrumpR+79.9
Precinct
Margin—
Turnout—
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 89.2% | 1,004 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 9.3% | 105 |
| Robert F KennedyIndependent | 1.1% | 12 |
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Trump · R+79.9 · 26 approximate precincts. Real boundaries forthcoming.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1916–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 9.3%Harris105 | 89.2%Trump1,004 | 1.1%Kennedy12 | 1,125 | ||
| R | 9.2%Biden105 | 90.2%Trump1,026 | 0.5%Jorgensen6 | 1,137 | ||
| R | 7.4%Clinton77 | 89.7%Trump936 | 2.6%Johnson27 | 1,044 | ||
| R | 12.6%Obama138 | 86.1%Romney940 | 1.3%Johnson14 | 1,092 | ||
| R | 16.2%Obama187 | 81.4%McCain939 | 2.3%Nader27 | 1,153 | ||
| R | 17.7%Kerry219 | 81.2%Bush1,007 | 1.1%Nader14 | 1,240 | ||
| R | 14.5%Gore164 | 83.1%Bush938 | 2.4% | 1,129 | ||
| R | 22.0%Clinton284 | 68.8%Dole887 | 8.5%Perot110 | 1,289 | ||
| R | 15.9%Clinton209 | 65.3%Bush860 | 18.6%Perot245 | 1,318 | ||
| R | 28.1%Dukakis379 | 70.9%Bush958 | 1.0%Paul14 | 1,351 | ||
| R | 16.8%Mondale237 | 82.8%Reagan1,168 | 0.4%Serrette5 | 1,410 | ||
| R | 17.4%Carter255 | 79.3%Reagan1,162 | 3.3%Anderson48 | 1,465 | ||
| R | 36.4%Carter477 | 61.9%Ford812 | 1.8%Macbride23 | 1,312 | ||
| R | 26.2%McGovern366 | 73.1%Nixon1,021 | 0.6%Schmitz9 | 1,396 | ||
| R | 30.3%Humphrey377 | 61.0%Nixon759 | 8.8%Wallace109 | 1,245 | ||
| R | 45.4%Johnson662 | 54.6%Goldwater795 | 0.0% | 1,457 | ||
| R | 37.8%Kennedy595 | 62.2%Nixon980 | 0.0% | 1,575 | ||
| R | 38.8%Stevenson594 | 61.2%Eisenhower936 | 0.0% | 1,530 | ||
| R | 25.2%Stevenson396 | 74.8%Eisenhower1,176 | 0.0% | 1,572 | ||
| R | 39.9%Truman519 | 57.9%Dewey753 | 2.2%Thurmond28 | 1,300 | ||
| R | 37.4%Roosevelt381 | 62.6%Dewey638 | 0.0% | 1,019 | ||
| R | 38.5%Roosevelt707 | 61.5%Willkie1,129 | 0.0% | 1,836 | ||
| D | 48.5%Roosevelt948 | 47.7%Landon933 | 3.8%Lemke75 | 1,956 | ||
| D | 55.7%Roosevelt1,245 | 35.7%Hoover797 | 8.6%Thomas192 | 2,234 | ||
| R | 34.0%Smith663 | 64.3%Hoover1,255 | 1.7%Thomas33 | 1,951 | ||
| R | 20.0%Davis319 | 49.9%Coolidge797 | 30.2%La Follette482 | 1,598 | ||
| R | 27.4%Cox393 | 49.7%Harding713 | 23.0%Debs330 | 1,436 | ||
| D | 48.9%Wilson475 | 41.0%Hughes399 | 10.1%Benson98 | 972 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +7.8% |
| 1920 | −22.3% |
| 1924 | −29.9% |
| 1928 | −30.3% |
| 1932 | +20.1% |
| 1936 | +0.8% |
| 1940 | −23.0% |
| 1944 | −25.2% |
| 1948 | −18.0% |
| 1952 | −49.6% |
| 1956 | −22.4% |
| 1960 | −24.4% |
| 1964 | −9.1% |
| 1968 | −30.7% |
| 1972 | −46.9% |
| 1976 | −25.5% |
| 1980 | −61.9% |
| 1984 | −66.0% |
| 1988 | −42.9% |
| 1992 | −49.4% |
| 1996 | −46.8% |
| 2000 | −68.6% |
| 2004 | −63.5% |
| 2008 | −65.2% |
| 2012 | −73.4% |
| 2016 | −82.3% |
| 2020 | −81.0% |
| 2024 | −79.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
This sparsely populated ranching county on the South Dakota plains recorded an R+81 presidential margin in 2020, making it among the most one-sided counties in the country. Its 2,196 residents are spread across nearly 1,800 square miles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 20.1 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 82.3 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.1 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 79.9 points.
A population of 1,722, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,625 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wallace County and Jones County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Haakon County, South Dakota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Haakon County, South Dakota voted Republican by 79.9 points (R+79.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,125 votes cast, 105 went Democratic and 1,004 went Republican.
When did Haakon County, South Dakota last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Haakon County, South Dakota voted Democratic was 1936.
How many people live in Haakon County, South Dakota?
Haakon County, South Dakota has a population of 1,722 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Haakon County, South Dakota?
Median household income in Haakon County, South Dakota is $65,625 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Dakota state median is $75,081.
What is the political history of Haakon County, South Dakota?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Haakon County, South Dakota from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.