Lawrence County, South Dakota
AkashicLawrence County, SDTrumpR+31.3
Precinct
Margin—
Turnout—
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 64.3% | 9,904 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 32.9% | 5,074 |
| Robert F KennedyIndependent | 2.0% | 310 |
Harris +50Trump +50
Trump · R+31.3 · 26 approximate precincts. Real boundaries forthcoming.
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 | 32.9%Harris5,074 | 64.3%Trump9,904 | 2.0%Kennedy310 | 15,409 | ||
| R | 32.8%Biden4,537 | 63.3%Trump8,753 | 3.9%Jorgensen538 | 13,828 | ||
| R | 28.3%Clinton3,356 | 62.6%Trump7,411 | 7.9%Johnson934 | 11,842 | ||
| R | 35.0%Obama3,973 | 61.8%Romney7,025 | 3.2%Johnson361 | 11,359 | ||
| R | 40.9%Obama4,932 | 56.3%McCain6,787 | 2.8%Nader336 | 12,055 | ||
| R | 33.2%Kerry3,857 | 64.5%Bush7,489 | 2.3%Nader273 | 11,619 | ||
| R | 29.7%Gore2,797 | 67.3%Bush6,327 | 3.0% | 9,406 | ||
| R | 37.8%Clinton3,568 | 46.9%Dole4,430 | 13.9%Perot1,308 | 9,442 | ||
| R | 32.7%Clinton3,157 | 39.0%Bush3,770 | 27.7%Perot2,673 | 9,659 | ||
| R | 39.5%Dukakis3,705 | 59.4%Bush5,570 | 1.1%Paul104 | 9,379 | ||
| R | 29.9%Mondale2,565 | 69.4%Reagan5,949 | 0.6%Serrette55 | 8,569 | ||
| R | 26.9%Carter2,259 | 63.1%Reagan5,306 | 10.0%Anderson838 | 8,403 | ||
| R | 41.6%Carter3,102 | 56.5%Ford4,206 | 1.9%Macbride141 | 7,449 | ||
| R | 34.5%McGovern2,533 | 65.2%Nixon4,795 | 0.3%Schmitz24 | 7,352 | ||
| R | 34.9%Humphrey2,425 | 60.2%Nixon4,185 | 4.9%Wallace338 | 6,948 | ||
| R | 48.1%Johnson3,468 | 51.9%Goldwater3,743 | 0.0% | 7,211 | ||
| R | 33.9%Kennedy2,612 | 66.1%Nixon5,083 | 0.0% | 7,695 | ||
| R | 28.7%Stevenson1,871 | 71.3%Eisenhower4,654 | 0.0% | 6,525 | ||
| R | 23.4%Stevenson1,701 | 76.6%Eisenhower5,559 | 0.0% | 7,260 | ||
| R | 36.5%Truman2,209 | 62.5%Dewey3,778 | 1.0%Thurmond58 | 6,045 | ||
| R | 34.6%Roosevelt1,866 | 65.4%Dewey3,528 | 0.0% | 5,394 | ||
| R | 39.9%Roosevelt3,515 | 60.1%Willkie5,288 | 0.0% | 8,803 | ||
| R | 43.0%Roosevelt3,809 | 56.2%Landon4,974 | 0.8%Lemke69 | 8,852 | ||
| R | 45.2%Roosevelt3,106 | 54.0%Hoover3,708 | 0.8%Thomas54 | 6,868 | ||
| R | 30.0%Smith1,785 | 69.6%Hoover4,141 | 0.4%Thomas21 | 5,947 | ||
| R | 14.2%Davis649 | 71.1%Coolidge3,255 | 14.8%La Follette676 | 4,580 | ||
| R | 27.6%Cox1,201 | 68.5%Harding2,986 | 3.9%Debs172 | 4,359 | ||
| D | 49.4%Wilson2,157 | 47.5%Hughes2,074 | 3.1%Benson134 | 4,365 | ||
| D | 53.9%Wilson2,412 | 0.0%Taft0 | 46.1%Roosevelt2,059 | 4,471 | ||
| R | 29.1%Bryan1,564 | 50.9%Taft2,735 | 20.0%Debs1,078 | 5,377 | ||
| R | 20.8%Parker1,347 | 65.5%Roosevelt4,247 | 13.7%Debs887 | 6,481 | ||
| R | 42.7%Bryan2,619 | 56.0%McKinley3,435 | 1.4%Woolley84 | 6,138 | ||
| D | 56.4%Bryan2,905 | 42.9%McKinley2,210 | 0.7%Palmer35 | 5,150 | ||
| R | 13.1%Cleveland546 | 51.2%Harrison2,140 | 35.8%Weaver1,495 | 4,181 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −38.1% |
| 1896 | +13.5% |
| 1900 | −13.3% |
| 1904 | −44.7% |
| 1908 | −21.8% |
| 1912 | +53.9% |
| 1916 | +1.9% |
| 1920 | −40.9% |
| 1924 | −56.9% |
| 1928 | −39.6% |
| 1932 | −8.8% |
| 1936 | −13.2% |
| 1940 | −20.1% |
| 1944 | −30.8% |
| 1948 | −26.0% |
| 1952 | −53.1% |
| 1956 | −42.7% |
| 1960 | −32.1% |
| 1964 | −3.8% |
| 1968 | −25.3% |
| 1972 | −30.8% |
| 1976 | −14.8% |
| 1980 | −36.3% |
| 1984 | −39.5% |
| 1988 | −19.9% |
| 1992 | −6.3% |
| 1996 | −9.1% |
| 2000 | −37.5% |
| 2004 | −31.3% |
| 2008 | −15.4% |
| 2012 | −26.9% |
| 2016 | −34.2% |
| 2020 | −30.5% |
| 2024 | −31.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
Home to Deadwood and Lead, Lawrence County sits in the Black Hills and has voted Republican by double-digit margins in every recent presidential cycle, reaching R+31 in 2024 despite a tourism-driven economy that draws visitors from across the country.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 53.9 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 56.9 points in 1924. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 31.3 points.
A population of 27,233, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,384 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Ravalli County and Meagher County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lawrence County, South Dakota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lawrence County, South Dakota voted Republican by 31.3 points (R+31.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 15,409 votes cast, 5,074 went Democratic and 9,904 went Republican.
When did Lawrence County, South Dakota last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lawrence County, South Dakota voted Democratic was 1916.
How many people live in Lawrence County, South Dakota?
Lawrence County, South Dakota has a population of 27,233 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County, South Dakota?
Median household income in Lawrence County, South Dakota is $73,384 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Dakota state median is $75,081.
What is the political history of Lawrence County, South Dakota?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Lawrence County, South Dakota from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 31 went Republican.