How did Dickinson, ND vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Dickinson, ND voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+65.8. Kamala D Harris received 2,898 votes and Donald Trump received 14,743 out of 17,989 total votes cast, a 1.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

What is Dickinson, ND's political history?

Dickinson, ND has 34 presidential elections on record, spanning 1892 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 70.5 points in 1920.

What are the demographics of Dickinson, ND?

Dickinson, ND has a population of 38,366 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 84.2% non-Hispanic white, 6.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Black. About 30% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $85,851.

Which places are most similar to Dickinson, ND?

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar metro areas to Dickinson, ND are Norfolk, NE, Hastings, NE, Kearney, NE. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

Dickinson, ND

Latest: 2024↓ R+1.0 vs 2020

Safe Republican — 38K residents — 3 counties

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Race & ancestry

Group	%
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13)	84.2%
▶Hispanic / Latino(8)	6.9%
▶Black / African American(5)	2.1%
▶Asian(6)	1.1%
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1)	0.1%
▶Native American / Alaska Native(7)	1.9%
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2)	0.4%
Multiracial / Other	3.4%

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Religious adherence

Tradition	% Pop	% Adherents
Catholic	44.0%	68.3%
Mainline Protestant	10.4%	16.2%
Evangelical Protestant	7.1%	11.0%
Other	2.9%	4.5%
LDS (Mormon)	2.4%	3.7%
Non-religious	35.6%	—

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Presidential results

Year	Result
2024	Trump+65.8
2020	Trump+64.9
2016	Trump+64.9
2012	Romney+49.8
2008	McCain+30.4
2004	Bush+40.5
2000	Bush+37.9
1996	Dole+12.8
1992	Bush+13.1

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Dickinson, ND is a metro area that has a population of 38,366. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+65.8. Akashic Edge tracks 34 presidential elections here, dating back to 1892.

Dickinson, ND Presidential Election Results, 1948–2024
Year	Dem %	Rep %	Margin	Swing
2024	16.1%	82.0%	R+65.8	R+1.0
2020	16.2%	81.0%	R+64.9	D+0.1
2016	14.3%	79.2%	R+64.9	R+15.2
2012	23.9%	73.7%	R+49.8	R+19.4
2008	33.5%	63.9%	R+30.4	D+10.1
2004	28.9%	69.5%	R+40.5	R+2.6
2000	27.8%	65.7%	R+37.9	R+25.2
1996	34.7%	47.4%	R+12.8	D+0.3
1992	28.2%	41.3%	R+13.1	D+10.7
1988	37.2%	61.0%	R+23.8	D+20.8
1984	26.3%	70.9%	R+44.6	D+4.0
1980	22.1%	70.7%	R+48.6	R+45.6
1976	46.7%	49.7%	R+3.1	D+29.4
1972	31.4%	63.9%	R+32.5	R+8.6
1968	34.4%	58.3%	R+23.9	R+40.1
1964	58.1%	41.9%	D+16.2	D+8.3
1960	53.9%	46.1%	D+7.9	D+41.8
1956	32.9%	66.8%	R+33.9	D+24.5
1952	20.5%	78.9%	R+58.4	R+41.5
1948	39.9%	56.8%	R+16.9	—

Political Identity

What defines Dickinson, ND?

Dickinson, ND voted overwhelmingly Republican in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 34 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.

Constituent Counties

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Similar metro areas

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Norfolk, NE

Small-town rural republican 3

R+60.9

Similarity score95%

Hastings, NE

Small-town rural republican 3

R+47.5

Similarity score93%

Kearney, NE

Small-town rural republican 3

R+46.7

Similarity score93%

Minot, ND

Small-town rural republican 3

R+49.1

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Gillette, WY

Small-town rural republican 3

R+76.3

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Idaho Falls, ID

Small-town rural republican 3

R+52.1

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Jefferson City, MO

Small-town rural republican 3

R+43.5

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Bismarck, ND

Small-town rural republican 3

R+45.8

Similarity score90%

Constituent Geography

Counties in Dickinson, ND

2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.

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County	Pop.	Margin	Dem	Rep	Total	Share
Stark	33K	R+65.2	2,473	12,323	15,100	83.9%
Dunn	4K	R+68.9	332	1,877	2,242	12.5%
Billings	1K	R+69.5	93	543	647	3.6%

3 countiesTotal votes: 17,989

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Key Insights

High-confidence patterns distilled from this geography's election history.

Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 65.8% margin
Highly elastic — margins have ranged 35.4 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate

Race & Ancestry

Who Lives Here

A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.

Dickinson, NDCensus ACS 2024Ancestry detail available

Census race profile

Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.

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White (Non-Hispanic) 84.2%Hispanic 6.9%Multiracial 3.4%Black 2.1%Native American 1.9%Asian 1.1%Native Hawaiian 0.4%

Group	Dickinson, ND	National
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13)	84.2%	57.4%
▶Hispanic / Latino(8)	6.9%	19.3%
Multiracial / Other	3.4%	4.0%
▶Black / African American(5)	2.1%	12.2%
▶Native American / Alaska Native(7)	1.9%	0.9%
▶Asian(6)	1.1%	6.0%
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2)	0.4%	0.2%
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1)	0.1%	0.9%

Method notes

Census treats race and Hispanic/Latino origin as separate questions. Race categories other than Hispanic reflect total populations (small Hispanic overlap in Black, Asian, AIAN, NHPI). “Multiracial / Other” is derived as a non-overlapping remainder.

Click rows to expand ancestry detail. Ancestry from ACS B04006, B03001, B02020, B02016. Totals may differ from race — individuals can report multiple ancestries.

Black / African American (estimated remainder) is derived as Black population share minus reported Sub-Saharan African and West Indian ancestry. It is shown as an estimated ancestry detail, not a standalone Census ancestry category.

MENA estimated from ancestry reporting — Census does not have a separate MENA race category. Not shown in bar (overlaps with other race groups).

Religious Adherents

Population that are religious adherents:

64.4%(24.7K people)

U.S. Religion Census 2020

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Catholic-Evangelical edge: +52.9pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.

Tradition	% Pop	% Adherents	US Pop	US Adherents
Catholic	44.0%	68.3%	—	—
Mainline Protestant	10.4%	16.2%	—	—
Evangelical Protestant	7.1%	11.0%	—	—
Other	2.9%	4.5%	—	—
LDS (Mormon)	2.4%	3.7%	—	—
Non-religiousPopulation	35.6%	—	—	—

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Who lives in the Dickinson, ND metro area? 38,366 residents across 3 counties.

Demographic Comparison

Demographics

Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.

Dickinson, ND vs National38K residents

Population & electorate

Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.

Total population

Local vs state vs U.S.

38K

local

38KNational 334.9M

Share of U.S. population

Local vs state vs U.S.

0.01%

local

0.01%National 100%

Voting-age population

Local vs state vs U.S.

70.4%

local

70.4%National 75.7%

Economic profile

Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.

Median household income

Local vs state vs U.S.

$85,851

local

$85,851National $83,960

Poverty rate

Local vs state vs U.S.

11.6%

local

11.6%National 12.5%

College degree

Local vs state vs U.S.

29.6%

local

29.6%National 35.6%

Homeownership

Local vs state vs U.S.

67.8%

local

67.8%National 65.2%

Community profile

Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.

Median age

Local vs state vs U.S.

35.6 yrs

local

35.6 yrsNational 39.1 yrs

Age 18–29

Local vs state vs U.S.

13.9%

local

13.9%National 15.7%

Age 65+

Local vs state vs U.S.

14.9%

local

14.9%National 17.0%

Foreign born

Local vs state vs U.S.

3.9%

local

3.9%National 14.1%

Non-English at home

Local vs state vs U.S.

8.0%

local

8.0%National 22.2%

English only

Local vs state vs U.S.

92.0%

local

92.0%National 77.8%

Voter Turnout

Turnout in Dickinson, ND

Estimated using 2020 Census voting-age population.

2024 Turnout

66.6%

vs Previous

-0.2pp

Voting-Age Pop

26,993

History

1988–2024

Competitiveness

How competitive is Dickinson, ND?

Safe RAvg margin: R+65.2 (last 3 elections)

2008

R+30.4

2012

R+49.8

2016

R+64.9

2020

R+64.9

2024

R+65.8

Elasticity

35.4pp

margin range

Party Flips

last 30 years

5-Elec Avg

R+55.2

Ticket-Splitting

Do voters in Dickinson, ND split their tickets?

Divergence between offices in the same election reveals persuadable voters.

ConsistencyHeavy splitting (0/100)

2024 Office Comparisons

Offices	Margin A	Margin B	Split
Senate vs Governor	R+63.2	R+69.1	6.0pp
President vs Governor	R+65.8	R+69.1	3.3pp
President vs Senate	R+65.8	R+63.2	2.7pp

Average divergence across office pairs: 23.7pp

Containing Geography

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