Worthington, MN
Safe Republican — shifted 5.0pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 22K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 52.2% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 34.5% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 5.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 4.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 3.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 0.7% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 29.8% | 45.3% |
| Mainline Protestant | 19.0% | 28.9% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Orthodox Christian | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Non-religious | 34.3% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+35.6 |
| 2020 | Trump+30.6 |
| 2016 | Trump+29.7 |
| 2012 | Romney+9.2 |
| 2008 | McCain+1.4 |
| 2004 | Bush+13.7 |
| 2000 | Bush+11.3 |
| 1996 | Clinton+3.7 |
| 1992 | Clinton+2.1 |
Worthington, MN is a metro area that has a population of 22,041. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+35.6. Akashic Edge tracks 39 presidential elections here, dating back to 1872.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.4% | 67.0% | R+35.6 | R+5.0 |
| 2020 | 33.7% | 64.3% | R+30.6 | R+0.9 |
| 2016 | 31.7% | 61.4% | R+29.7 | R+20.5 |
| 2012 | 44.5% | 53.8% | R+9.2 | R+7.8 |
| 2008 | 48.2% | 49.6% | R+1.4 | D+12.3 |
| 2004 | 42.4% | 56.1% | R+13.7 | R+2.4 |
| 2000 | 42.4% | 53.7% | R+11.3 | R+15.1 |
| 1996 | 45.3% | 41.6% | D+3.7 | D+1.6 |
| 1992 | 37.8% | 35.7% | D+2.1 | R+4.3 |
| 1988 | 52.7% | 46.3% | D+6.4 | D+9.1 |
| 1984 | 48.1% | 50.8% | R+2.7 | R+2.6 |
| 1980 | 45.4% | 45.4% | Even | R+14.3 |
| 1976 | 56.2% | 41.9% | D+14.3 | D+9.4 |
| 1972 | 51.9% | 47.0% | D+4.9 | R+2.2 |
| 1968 | 51.2% | 44.0% | D+7.1 | R+22.1 |
| 1964 | 64.6% | 35.3% | D+29.3 | D+35.8 |
| 1960 | 46.7% | 53.2% | R+6.5 | D+6.0 |
| 1956 | 43.7% | 56.2% | R+12.6 | D+18.2 |
| 1952 | 34.5% | 65.2% | R+30.8 | R+53.3 |
| 1948 | 60.7% | 38.2% | D+22.5 | — |
What defines Worthington, MN?
Worthington, MN has been trending Republican — 26pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a heavily immigrant community where nativity and ethnic networks shape the political landscape.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Worthington, MN
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobles | 22K | R+35.5 | 2,599 | 5,541 | 8,275 | 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 35.6% margin
- The 2008 election was decided by just 1.4 points — razor-thin
Who Lives Here
| Group | Worthington, MN | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 52.2% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 34.5% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 5.2% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 4.2% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 3.2% | 0.9% |
Multiracial / Other | 0.7% | 4.0% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +21.9pp (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.8% | 45.3% | — | — | |
| 19.0% | 28.9% | — | — | |
| 12.4% | 18.9% | — | — | |
| 3.2% | 4.9% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.5% | 2.2% | — | — |
| 1.4% | 2.1% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 34.3% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Worthington, MN metro area? 22,041 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 15pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+22 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 Worthington, MN
How competitive is Worthington, MN?
Do voters in Worthington, MN split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+35.6 | R+19.3 | 16.2pp |