HarrisDemocratic24.8%1,216TrumpRepublican73.9%3,624OtherAll other candidates1.3%63
R+49.1- Lead
- 2,408
- Total
- 4,903
- vs nation
- R+47.6
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic25.6%1,281TrumpRepublican72.8%3,637OtherAll other candidates1.6%79
R+47.1- Lead
- 2,356
- Total
- 4,997
- vs nation
- R+51.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic27.0%1,315TrumpRepublican66.9%3,258OtherAll other candidates6.1%299
R+39.9- Lead
- 1,943
- Total
- 4,872
- vs nation
- R+42.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic44.6%1,971RomneyRepublican52.7%2,332OtherAll other candidates2.7%119
R+8.2- Lead
- 361
- Total
- 4,422
- vs nation
- R+12.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.4%2,403McCainRepublican48.0%2,334OtherAll other candidates2.7%129
D+1.4- Lead
- 69
- Total
- 4,866
- vs nation
- R+5.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic41.7%1,975BushRepublican57.7%2,735OtherAll other candidates0.6%27
R+16.0- Lead
- 760
- Total
- 4,737
- vs nation
- R+13.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+49.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 13,1092024 5-year
- Median household income
- $48,8542024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 92.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+1.4 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+49.1 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Peru, IN · twin score 96.7
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −16.0% |
| 2008 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | −8.2% |
| 2016 | −39.9% |
| 2020 | −47.1% |
| 2024 | −49.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24.8%Harris1,216 | 73.9%Trump3,624 | 1.3% | R+49.1 | R+2.0 | R+47.6 | 4,903 | |
| R | 25.6%Biden1,281 | 72.8%Trump3,637 | 1.6% | R+47.1 | R+7.3 | R+51.6 | 4,997 | |
| R | 27.0%Clinton1,315 | 66.9%Trump3,258 | 6.1% | R+39.9 | R+31.7 | R+42.0 | 4,872 | |
| R | 44.6%Obama1,971 | 52.7%Romney2,332 | 2.7% | R+8.2 | R+9.6 | R+12.0 | 4,422 | |
| D | 49.4%Obama2,403 | 48.0%McCain2,334 | 2.7% | D+1.4 | — | R+5.9 | 4,866 | |
| R | 41.7%Kerry1,975 | 57.7%Bush2,735 | 0.6% | R+16.0 | — | R+13.6 | 4,737 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House · 1 Senate · 1 governor
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 25.8%1,171 | 74.2%3,370 | 4,541 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 25.2%1,157 | 72.1%3,317 | 4,600 |
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 27.1%1,263 | 68.1%3,170 | 4,654 |
2024 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Jennifer McCormick0.0%0
- Mike Braun0.0%0
Once anchored by automotive manufacturing, Connersville lost roughly a third of its population since 1980 as factory closures reshaped its economy and voter base, making it a textbook case for studying realignment in post-industrial small cities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 1.4 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 49.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 49.1 points.
A population of 13,109, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,854 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Peru and Richmond.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Peru
Indiana
96.7twin score
2016–2024 trajectorycollege share≠ American ancestry
Richmond
Missouri
96.2twin score
12-yr trend2020–2024 trajectorycollege share≠ American ancestry
Bonne Terre
Missouri
96.1twin score
12-yr trend2016–2024 trajectory≠ French ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Connersville, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Connersville, Indiana voted Republican by 49.1 points (R+49.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,903 votes cast, 1,216 went Democratic and 3,624 went Republican.
When did Connersville, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Connersville, Indiana voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Connersville, Indiana?
Connersville, Indiana has a population of 13,109 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Connersville, Indiana?
Median household income in Connersville, Indiana is $48,854 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Connersville, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Connersville, Indiana from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.