Red Wing, MN
Latest: 2024
Safe Republican — 48K residents — 1 counties
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 89.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 4.1% |
▶Black / African American(8) | 1.6% |
▶Asian(6) | 0.7% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(2) | 0.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 0.9% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.6% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 34.8% | 53.9% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 15.2% | 23.5% |
| Catholic | 13.6% | 21.1% |
| Other | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Non-religious | 35.5% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+16.4 |
| 2020 | Trump+14.8 |
| 2016 | Trump+17.9 |
| 2012 | Romney+3.0 |
| 2008 | McCain+1.4 |
| 2004 | Bush+4.0 |
| 2000 | Bush+3.9 |
| 1996 | Clinton+13.0 |
| 1992 | Clinton+2.8 |
Red Wing, MN is a metro area that has a population of 47,943. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+16.4. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.7% | 57.1% | R+16.4 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 41.2% | 56.1% | R+14.8 | D+3.0 |
| 2016 | 36.7% | 54.6% | R+17.9 | R+14.9 |
| 2012 | 47.3% | 50.3% | R+3.0 | R+1.6 |
| 2008 | 48.1% | 49.5% | R+1.4 | D+2.6 |
| 2004 | 47.3% | 51.3% | R+4.0 | R+0.1 |
| 2000 | 44.8% | 48.8% | R+3.9 | R+16.9 |
| 1996 | 48.9% | 35.9% | D+13.0 | D+10.2 |
| 1992 | 37.3% | 34.5% | D+2.8 | D+2.9 |
| 1988 | 49.4% | 49.5% | R+0.1 | D+12.4 |
| 1984 | 43.4% | 55.9% | R+12.5 | R+8.7 |
| 1980 | 42.3% | 46.1% | R+3.8 | D+1.6 |
| 1976 | 46.2% | 51.6% | R+5.4 | D+22.7 |
| 1972 | 34.9% | 63.0% | R+28.1 | R+21.5 |
| 1968 | 45.2% | 51.9% | R+6.7 | R+22.7 |
| 1964 | 58.0% | 41.9% | D+16.0 | D+46.6 |
| 1960 | 34.6% | 65.2% | R+30.6 | D+0.1 |
| 1956 | 34.6% | 65.2% | R+30.6 | D+4.1 |
| 1952 | 32.5% | 67.3% | R+34.8 | R+39.0 |
| 1948 | 51.4% | 47.1% | D+4.3 | — |
What defines Red Wing, MN?
Red Wing, MN 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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Counties in Red Wing, MN
2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.
Sort:
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodhue | 48K | R+16.4 | 11,731 | 16,461 | 28,817 | 100.0% |
1 countiesTotal votes: 28,817
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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
- The 2008 election was decided by just 1.4 points — razor-thin
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | Red Wing, MN | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 89.1% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 4.1% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.6% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(8) | 1.6% | 12.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 0.9% | 0.9% |
▶Asian(6) | 0.7% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(2) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Method notes
Religious Adherents
Population that are religious adherents:
64.5%
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -7.0pp (vs national 4.5pp). A moderate religious balance between Catholic and Evangelical traditions.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.8% | 53.9% | — | — | |
| 15.2% | 23.5% | — | — | |
| 13.6% | 21.1% | — | — | |
| 1.0% | 1.5% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.7% | 1.1% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 35.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Red Wing, MN metro area? 47,943 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 5pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+3 on average nationally.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
48K
Share of U.S. population
0.01%
Voting-age population
76.0%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$84,171
Poverty rate
9.3%
College degree
27.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
42.5 yrs
Age 18–29
12.4%
Age 65+
20.6%
Foreign born
2.6%
Non-English at home
3.6%
English only
96.4%
Turnout in Red Wing, MN
Estimated using 2020 Census voting-age population.
79.1%
+0.5pp
36,436
1988–2024
How competitive is Red Wing, MN?
Safe RAvg margin: R+16.4 (last 3 elections)
2008
R+1.4
2012
R+3.0
2016
R+17.9
2020
R+14.8
2024
R+16.4
16.5pp
1
R+10.7
Do voters in Red Wing, MN split their tickets?
Divergence between offices in the same election reveals persuadable voters.
Heavy splitting (44/100)
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+16.4 | R+1.1 | 15.3pp |
Average divergence across office pairs: 11.0pp
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