Minot, ND
Safe Republican — 76K residents — 3 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 81.7% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(13) | 6.6% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 4.3% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.5% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(7) | 0.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(5) | 1.7% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.0% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 17.1% | 37.8% |
| Mainline Protestant | 16.4% | 36.4% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 8.4% | 18.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 7.1% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Non-religious | 54.9% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+49.1 |
| 2020 | Trump+47.1 |
| 2016 | Trump+48.2 |
| 2012 | Romney+30.5 |
| 2008 | McCain+19.0 |
| 2004 | Bush+33.2 |
| 2000 | Bush+28.8 |
| 1996 | Dole+7.6 |
| 1992 | Bush+14.3 |
Minot, ND is a metro area that has a population of 76,484. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+49.1. Akashic Edge tracks 34 presidential elections here, dating back to 1892.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.2% | 73.4% | R+49.1 | R+2.1 |
| 2020 | 24.8% | 71.9% | R+47.1 | D+1.1 |
| 2016 | 20.6% | 68.8% | R+48.2 | R+17.7 |
| 2012 | 33.2% | 63.7% | R+30.5 | R+11.5 |
| 2008 | 39.4% | 58.4% | R+19.0 | D+14.3 |
| 2004 | 32.7% | 65.9% | R+33.2 | R+4.5 |
| 2000 | 33.4% | 62.1% | R+28.8 | R+21.1 |
| 1996 | 39.6% | 47.2% | R+7.6 | D+6.7 |
| 1992 | 31.1% | 45.4% | R+14.3 | R+1.9 |
| 1988 | 43.4% | 55.9% | R+12.4 | D+23.6 |
| 1984 | 31.5% | 67.6% | R+36.0 | D+6.7 |
| 1980 | 25.1% | 67.8% | R+42.7 | R+31.8 |
| 1976 | 43.5% | 54.4% | R+10.9 | D+21.7 |
| 1972 | 33.1% | 65.8% | R+32.6 | R+21.4 |
| 1968 | 41.6% | 52.8% | R+11.2 | R+34.8 |
| 1964 | 61.7% | 38.0% | D+23.7 | D+31.7 |
| 1960 | 45.9% | 54.0% | R+8.1 | D+12.5 |
| 1956 | 39.6% | 60.2% | R+20.6 | D+18.2 |
| 1952 | 30.1% | 69.0% | R+38.8 | R+32.6 |
| 1948 | 44.2% | 50.5% | R+6.3 | — |
What defines Minot, ND?
Minot, 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.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 49.1% margin
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 30.2 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | Minot, ND | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 81.7% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(13) | 6.6% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 4.3% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.0% | 4.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(5) | 1.7% | 0.9% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.5% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(7) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +14.8pp (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.1% | 37.8% | — | — | |
| 16.4% | 36.4% | — | — | |
| 8.4% | 18.5% | — | — | |
| 3.2% | 7.1% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 2.6% | 5.9% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 54.9% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Minot, ND metro area? 76,484 residents across 3 counties.
Demographics
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 Minot, ND
How competitive is Minot, ND?
Do voters in Minot, ND split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+45.8 | R+53.6 | 7.9pp |
| President vs Governor | R+49.1 | R+53.6 | 4.5pp |
| President vs Senate | R+49.1 | R+45.8 | 3.4pp |