Clay County, AR
AR · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Clay County, AR (Arkansas) voted R+61.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,968 votes (79.89%) to 907 (18.26%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clay County is classified as a deep Republican county. Clay County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008. The county has a population of approximately 14,280.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.3%(907) | 79.9%(3,968) | R+61.6 | R+1.4 |
| 2020 | 18.6%(962) | 78.8%(4,086) | R+60.3 | R+9.4 |
| 2016 | 23.6%(1,199) | 74.4%(3,781) | R+50.8 | R+21.7 |
| 2012 | 34.0%(1,738) | 63.1%(3,225) | R+29.1 | R+14.8 |
| 2008 | 40.7%(2,244) | 55.0%(3,032) | R+14.3 | R+22.6 |
| 2004 | 53.5%(3,264) | 45.3%(2,759) | D+8.3 | R+13.3 |
| 2000 | 59.8%(3,527) | 38.2%(2,254) | D+21.6 | R+18.3 |
| 1996 | 65.6%(3,848) | 25.8%(1,512) | D+39.8 | R+5.4 |
| 1992 | 68.5%(4,848) | 23.3%(1,647) | D+45.2 | D+34.4 |
| 1988 | 55.2%(3,442) | 44.3%(2,766) | D+10.8 | D+17.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clay County, AR • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 39.3%(1,573) | 56.4%(2,253) | R+17.0 | R+100.5 |
| 2008 | 83.5%(4,296) | 0.0%(0) | D+83.5 | D+48.1 |
| 2002 | 67.7%(3,581) | 32.3%(1,710) | D+35.4 | D+15.1 |
| 1996 | 60.1%(3,444) | 39.9%(2,283) | D+20.3 | R+79.7 |
| 1990 | 100.0%(2,662) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+61.6 |
| 1984 | 69.2%(5,054) | 30.8%(2,251) | D+38.4 | R+21.9 |
| 1978 | 70.0%(3,780) | 9.7%(523) | D+60.3 | D+30.1 |
| 1972 | 65.1%(4,170) | 34.9%(2,234) | D+30.2 | R+69.8 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(2,657) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+8.3 |
| 1948 | 91.7%(2,845) | 0.0%(0) | D+91.7 | R+8.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.2%(798) | 77.6%(3,060) | R+57.4 | D+1.6 |
| 2018 | 18.9%(782) | 77.9%(3,218) | R+59.0 | R+58.2 |
| 2014 | 47.6%(1,912) | 48.4%(1,943) | R+0.8 | R+49.6 |
| 2010 | 73.7%(3,055) | 24.8%(1,029) | D+48.8 | D+6.1 |
| 2006 | 68.8%(3,010) | 26.0%(1,137) | D+42.8 | D+31.7 |
| 2002 | 55.6%(2,943) | 44.4%(2,354) | D+11.1 | D+9.3 |
| 1998 | 50.5%(2,670) | 48.6%(2,573) | D+1.8 | R+32.9 |
| 1994 | 67.3%(3,599) | 32.7%(1,745) | D+34.7 | D+8.6 |
| 1990 | 63.0%(3,451) | 37.0%(2,024) | D+26.1 | R+9.4 |
| 1986 | 67.7%(3,725) | 32.3%(1,774) | D+35.5 | D+11.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab