2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris50.92%
Republican
Donald Trump46.68%
Two-party margin
D+4.2
State hub
Minnesota State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Minnesota
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
5,695,292
Rank 22 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
71.5 people/sq mi
Rank 31 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+3.7%
Rank 18 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
49.8% / 50.2%
Share of total population
Median household income
$84,313
Rank 14 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
9.3%
Rank 3 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Any race
White (NH)
77.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
6.6%
Asian (NH)
5%
AIAN (NH)
0.8%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3.8%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Minnesota's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 77.7% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Minnesota has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Long Democratic presidential streak in recent decades, with a competitive rural–suburban divide inside the state.
- The Twin Cities metro dominates vote share; northern and western Minnesota trend Republican.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden52.40%
Republican
Donald Trump45.28%
Two-party margin
D+7.1
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton46.45%
Republican
Donald Trump44.93%
Two-party margin
D+1.5
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama52.65%
Republican
Mitt Romney44.96%
Two-party margin
D+7.7
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama54.06%
Republican
John McCain43.82%
Two-party margin
D+10.2
2004
Democratic
John Kerry51.09%
Republican
George W. Bush47.61%
Two-party margin
D+3.5
2000
Democratic
Al Gore47.91%
Republican
George W. Bush45.50%
Two-party margin
D+2.4
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton51.10%
Republican
Bob Dole34.96%
Two-party margin
D+16.1
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton43.48%
Republican
George H. W. Bush31.85%
Two-party margin
D+11.6
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis52.91%
Republican
George H. W. Bush45.90%
Two-party margin
D+7.0
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale49.72%
Republican
Ronald Reagan49.54%
Two-party margin
D+0.2
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter46.50%
Republican
Ronald Reagan42.56%
Two-party margin
D+3.9
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Minnesota
No seeded race cards are available for Minnesota yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Minnesota)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
2D:0R
Amy KlobucharDSenior senator
Amy Jean Klobuchar is an American politician and lawyer serving as the senior United States senator from Minnesota, a seat she has held since 2007.
Tina SmithDJunior senator
Christine Elizabeth Smith is an American politician, retired Democratic political consultant, and former businesswoman serving as the junior United States senator from Minnesota since 2018.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
4D:4R
Governor
Chief executive of Minnesota's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Tim WalzD
Governor
Timothy James Walz is an American politician, former educator, and Army National Guard veteran serving since 2019 as the 41st governor of Minnesota.