Norfolk, NE
Safe Republican — 49K residents — 3 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 81.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(12) | 13.2% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 0.7% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.1% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(3) | 0.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 1.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.9% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 33.6% | 51.9% |
| Catholic | 20.4% | 31.5% |
| Mainline Protestant | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Non-religious | 35.3% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+60.9 |
| 2020 | Trump+58.6 |
| 2016 | Trump+59.5 |
| 2012 | Romney+50.0 |
| 2008 | McCain+41.6 |
| 2004 | Bush+58.9 |
| 2000 | Bush+55.1 |
| 1996 | Dole+38.6 |
| 1992 | Bush+37.8 |
Norfolk, NE is a metro area that has a population of 48,653. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+60.9. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.0% | 79.9% | R+60.9 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 19.5% | 78.1% | R+58.6 | D+0.9 |
| 2016 | 16.9% | 76.4% | R+59.5 | R+9.5 |
| 2012 | 23.7% | 73.7% | R+50.0 | R+8.4 |
| 2008 | 28.3% | 69.9% | R+41.6 | D+17.3 |
| 2004 | 20.0% | 78.9% | R+58.9 | R+3.8 |
| 2000 | 20.7% | 75.8% | R+55.1 | R+16.5 |
| 1996 | 23.8% | 62.4% | R+38.6 | R+0.8 |
| 1992 | 17.4% | 55.2% | R+37.8 | D+12.9 |
| 1988 | 24.4% | 75.1% | R+50.7 | D+18.2 |
| 1984 | 15.3% | 84.2% | R+68.8 | R+4.9 |
| 1980 | 15.2% | 79.2% | R+64.0 | R+27.0 |
| 1976 | 30.6% | 67.6% | R+37.0 | D+21.2 |
| 1972 | 20.9% | 79.1% | R+58.2 | R+9.6 |
| 1968 | 22.5% | 71.1% | R+48.6 | R+36.0 |
| 1964 | 43.7% | 56.3% | R+12.6 | D+31.7 |
| 1960 | 27.8% | 72.2% | R+44.3 | R+1.6 |
| 1956 | 28.7% | 71.3% | R+42.7 | D+10.1 |
| 1952 | 23.6% | 76.4% | R+52.8 | R+32.3 |
| 1948 | 39.7% | 60.3% | R+20.5 | — |
What defines Norfolk, NE?
Norfolk, NE voted overwhelmingly Republican in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 40 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 60.9% margin
- College attainment is 24% — 9pp below the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Republican lean nationally
Who Lives Here
| Group | Norfolk, NE | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 81.1% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(12) | 13.2% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.9% | 4.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 1.1% | 0.9% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.1% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 0.7% | 12.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(3) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -24.9pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.6% | 51.9% | — | — | |
| 20.4% | 31.5% | — | — | |
| 9.2% | 14.2% | — | — | |
| 1.5% | 2.3% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.7% | 1.1% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 35.3% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Norfolk, NE metro area? 48,653 residents across 3 counties.
Demographics
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 9pp 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 Norfolk, NE
How competitive is Norfolk, NE?
Do voters in Norfolk, NE split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+60.9 | R+65.1 | 4.2pp |