Mitchell, SD
Safe Republican — 26K residents — 3 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 88.9% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(5) | 4.6% |
▶Black / African American(4) | 0.6% |
▶Asian(3) | 0.4% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 3.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.1% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 22.9% | 38.5% |
| Mainline Protestant | 17.6% | 29.6% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 17.0% | 28.5% |
| Other | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Non-religious | 40.5% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+43.0 |
| 2020 | Trump+40.3 |
| 2016 | Trump+40.2 |
| 2012 | Romney+25.0 |
| 2008 | McCain+15.0 |
| 2004 | Bush+25.3 |
| 2000 | Bush+22.5 |
| 1996 | Dole+2.4 |
| 1992 | Clinton+2.3 |
Mitchell, SD is a metro area that has a population of 25,808. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+43.0. Akashic Edge tracks 34 presidential elections here, dating back to 1892.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.4% | 70.3% | R+43.0 | R+2.7 |
| 2020 | 28.8% | 69.1% | R+40.3 | R+0.1 |
| 2016 | 27.3% | 67.4% | R+40.2 | R+15.1 |
| 2012 | 36.4% | 61.5% | R+25.0 | R+10.1 |
| 2008 | 41.5% | 56.4% | R+15.0 | D+10.3 |
| 2004 | 36.6% | 61.9% | R+25.3 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 37.8% | 60.3% | R+22.5 | R+20.1 |
| 1996 | 43.4% | 45.7% | R+2.4 | R+4.7 |
| 1992 | 40.1% | 37.8% | D+2.3 | D+5.7 |
| 1988 | 47.9% | 51.4% | R+3.4 | D+16.8 |
| 1984 | 39.8% | 60.0% | R+20.2 | D+1.2 |
| 1980 | 35.6% | 57.0% | R+21.4 | R+32.2 |
| 1976 | 55.1% | 44.3% | D+10.8 | D+2.3 |
| 1972 | 54.1% | 45.6% | D+8.5 | D+12.2 |
| 1968 | 46.4% | 50.0% | R+3.7 | R+28.6 |
| 1964 | 62.5% | 37.5% | D+24.9 | D+24.4 |
| 1960 | 50.2% | 49.8% | D+0.5 | D+1.6 |
| 1956 | 49.5% | 50.5% | R+1.1 | D+22.1 |
| 1952 | 38.4% | 61.6% | R+23.1 | R+34.2 |
| 1948 | 55.0% | 44.0% | D+11.0 | — |
What defines Mitchell, SD?
Mitchell, SD 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
Similar metro areas
Counties in Mitchell, SD
Ask the Historian
Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 43.0% margin
- Shifted 18.0 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Mitchell, SD | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 88.9% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(5) | 4.6% | 19.3% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 3.4% | 0.9% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.1% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(4) | 0.6% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(3) | 0.4% | 6.0% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +5.5pp (vs national 4.5pp). A moderate religious balance between Catholic and Evangelical traditions.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.9% | 38.5% | — | — | |
| 17.6% | 29.6% | — | — | |
| 17.0% | 28.5% | — | — | |
| 2.0% | 3.4% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.4% | 2.4% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 40.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Mitchell, SD metro area? 25,808 residents across 3 counties.
Demographics
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 11pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+9 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 Mitchell, SD
How competitive is Mitchell, SD?
Do voters in Mitchell, SD split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+57.2 | R+42.2 | 15.0pp |