Dodge City, KS
Safe Republican — shifted 6.2pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 34K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 35.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(12) | 59.1% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 3.5% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(3) | 0.6% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 1.0% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 32.2% | 54.1% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 19.7% | 33.1% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Black Protestant | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Non-religious | 40.5% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+38.3 |
| 2020 | Trump+32.0 |
| 2016 | Trump+38.1 |
| 2012 | Romney+35.9 |
| 2008 | McCain+30.9 |
| 2004 | Bush+48.2 |
| 2000 | Bush+39.1 |
| 1996 | Dole+32.9 |
| 1992 | Bush+16.5 |
Dodge City, KS is a metro area that has a population of 34,074. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+38.3. Akashic Edge tracks 38 presidential elections here, dating back to 1876.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.8% | 68.1% | R+38.3 | R+6.2 |
| 2020 | 33.0% | 65.1% | R+32.0 | D+6.1 |
| 2016 | 27.6% | 65.8% | R+38.1 | R+2.2 |
| 2012 | 31.1% | 67.0% | R+35.9 | R+5.0 |
| 2008 | 33.7% | 64.6% | R+30.9 | D+17.3 |
| 2004 | 25.4% | 73.6% | R+48.2 | R+9.1 |
| 2000 | 28.8% | 67.8% | R+39.1 | R+6.1 |
| 1996 | 28.4% | 61.3% | R+32.9 | R+16.5 |
| 1992 | 25.4% | 41.9% | R+16.5 | D+2.8 |
| 1988 | 39.4% | 58.6% | R+19.3 | D+21.2 |
| 1984 | 29.3% | 69.7% | R+40.4 | R+14.6 |
| 1980 | 33.1% | 58.9% | R+25.8 | R+28.4 |
| 1976 | 50.2% | 47.6% | D+2.6 | D+39.5 |
| 1972 | 30.2% | 67.1% | R+36.9 | R+20.4 |
| 1968 | 36.3% | 52.8% | R+16.5 | R+36.4 |
| 1964 | 59.6% | 39.7% | D+19.9 | D+35.5 |
| 1960 | 42.1% | 57.7% | R+15.6 | D+18.7 |
| 1956 | 32.6% | 66.8% | R+34.3 | D+4.9 |
| 1952 | 29.8% | 69.0% | R+39.2 | R+42.7 |
| 1948 | 50.8% | 47.2% | D+3.5 | — |
What defines Dodge City, KS?
It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Dodge City, KS
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | 34K | R+38.3 | 2,461 | 5,616 | 8,247 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 38.3% margin
- College attainment is 21% — 12pp below the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Republican lean nationally
Who Lives Here
| Group | Dodge City, KS | National |
|---|---|---|
▶Hispanic / Latino(12) | 59.1% | 19.3% |
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 35.4% | 57.4% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 3.5% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.2% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 1.0% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(3) | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +16.6pp (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.2% | 54.1% | — | — | |
| 19.7% | 33.1% | — | — | |
| 4.4% | 7.4% | — | — | |
| 2.3% | 3.8% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.1% | 1.9% | — | — |
| 0.9% | 1.5% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 40.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Dodge City, KS metro area? 34,074 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 12pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Dodge City, KS
How competitive is Dodge City, KS?
Do voters in Dodge City, KS split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+48.6 | R+17.7 | 30.9pp |