Karns, Tennessee
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −47.0% |
| 2008 | −44.9% |
| 2012 | −49.3% |
| 2016 | −45.2% |
| 2020 | −36.3% |
| 2024 | −38.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.3%Harris403 | 68.4%Trump909 | 1.2% | R+38.1 | R+1.8 | R+36.6 | 1,328 | |
| R | 30.9%Biden550 | 67.2%Trump1,196 | 1.9% | R+36.3 | D+8.9 | R+40.7 | 1,780 | |
| R | 24.1%Clinton368 | 69.3%Trump1,057 | 6.6% | R+45.2 | D+4.2 | R+47.3 | 1,525 | |
| R | 24.3%Obama365 | 73.7%Romney1,105 | 2.0% | R+49.3 | R+4.4 | R+53.2 | 1,500 | |
| R | 26.9%Obama425 | 71.8%McCain1,135 | 1.3% | R+44.9 | D+2.1 | R+52.2 | 1,580 | |
| R | 26.3%Kerry399 | 73.3%Bush1,113 | 0.5% | R+47.0 | — | R+44.5 | 1,519 |
Karns sits in the Border South and Appalachia. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 49.3 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.1 points.
A population of 4,115, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $100,043 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Karns, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Karns, Tennessee voted Republican by 38.1 points (R+38.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,328 votes cast, 403 went Democratic and 909 went Republican.
How many people live in Karns, Tennessee?
Karns, Tennessee has a population of 4,115 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Karns, Tennessee?
Median household income in Karns, Tennessee is $100,043 — above the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Karns, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Karns, Tennessee from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.