Elkins, Arkansas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −20.0% |
| 2008 | −20.7% |
| 2012 | −27.3% |
| 2016 | −32.7% |
| 2020 | −30.2% |
| 2024 | −28.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 34.1%Harris619 | 62.3%Trump1,131 | 3.5% | R+28.2 | D+2.0 | R+26.8 | 1,814 | |
| R | 33.1%Biden551 | 63.3%Trump1,054 | 3.7% | R+30.2 | D+2.5 | R+34.6 | 1,666 | |
| R | 29.3%Clinton379 | 62.0%Trump802 | 8.7% | R+32.7 | R+5.4 | R+34.8 | 1,294 | |
| R | 34.6%Obama348 | 61.9%Romney623 | 3.6% | R+27.3 | R+6.6 | R+31.2 | 1,007 | |
| R | 37.9%Obama376 | 58.6%McCain582 | 3.5% | R+20.7 | R+0.7 | R+28.0 | 993 | |
| R | 39.3%Kerry359 | 59.4%Bush542 | 1.3% | R+20.0 | — | R+17.6 | 913 |
Elkins sits in the Mid-South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 32.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.2 points.
A population of 3,808, a 71% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,789 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Elkins, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Elkins, Arkansas voted Republican by 28.2 points (R+28.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,814 votes cast, 619 went Democratic and 1,131 went Republican.
How many people live in Elkins, Arkansas?
Elkins, Arkansas has a population of 3,808 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Elkins, Arkansas?
Median household income in Elkins, Arkansas is $81,789 — above the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Elkins, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Elkins, Arkansas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.