Hempstead County, AR
AR · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Hempstead County, AR (Arkansas) voted R+39.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,193 votes (68.86%) to 1,776 (29.17%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Hempstead County is classified as a deep Republican county. Hempstead County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008. The county has a population of approximately 19,508.
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 | 29.2%(1,776) | 68.9%(4,193) | R+39.7 | R+5.6 |
| 2020 | 31.2%(2,138) | 65.3%(4,470) | R+34.1 | R+4.7 |
| 2016 | 34.5%(2,377) | 63.9%(4,401) | R+29.4 | R+3.2 |
| 2012 | 35.7%(2,468) | 61.9%(4,284) | R+26.2 | R+7.1 |
| 2008 | 39.0%(2,869) | 58.1%(4,273) | R+19.1 | R+22.3 |
| 2004 | 51.2%(3,817) | 48.0%(3,580) | D+3.2 | R+6.1 |
| 2000 | 54.0%(3,937) | 44.7%(3,257) | D+9.3 | R+29.9 |
| 1996 | 66.0%(4,983) | 26.8%(2,021) | D+39.2 | D+4.6 |
| 1992 | 61.4%(5,476) | 26.8%(2,387) | D+34.6 | D+35.9 |
| 1988 | 49.3%(3,841) | 50.5%(3,938) | R+1.2 | D+17.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hempstead County, AR • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 39.8%(2,140) | 57.3%(3,080) | R+17.5 | R+104.1 |
| 2008 | 86.6%(5,949) | 0.0%(0) | D+86.6 | D+65.9 |
| 2002 | 60.4%(3,518) | 39.6%(2,310) | D+20.7 | D+5.4 |
| 1996 | 57.6%(4,277) | 42.4%(3,143) | D+15.3 | R+84.7 |
| 1990 | 100.0%(4,045) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+73.9 |
| 1984 | 63.0%(5,334) | 37.0%(3,127) | D+26.1 | R+45.8 |
| 1978 | 84.3%(4,625) | 12.4%(679) | D+71.9 | D+27.6 |
| 1972 | 72.1%(5,004) | 27.9%(1,932) | D+44.3 | R+55.7 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(3,223) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+3.1 |
| 1948 | 96.9%(2,898) | 0.0%(0) | D+96.9 | R+3.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.1%(1,316) | 70.7%(3,311) | R+42.6 | R+7.2 |
| 2018 | 31.3%(1,554) | 66.6%(3,312) | R+35.4 | R+34.9 |
| 2014 | 48.9%(2,637) | 49.3%(2,662) | R+0.5 | R+35.0 |
| 2010 | 66.2%(3,238) | 31.7%(1,550) | D+34.5 | D+0.9 |
| 2006 | 65.6%(3,212) | 32.0%(1,566) | D+33.6 | D+31.7 |
| 2002 | 51.0%(2,976) | 49.0%(2,862) | D+2.0 | D+25.3 |
| 1998 | 37.8%(2,032) | 61.2%(3,286) | R+23.3 | R+49.8 |
| 1994 | 63.2%(3,706) | 36.8%(2,157) | D+26.4 | D+13.0 |
| 1990 | 56.7%(3,479) | 43.3%(2,655) | D+13.4 | R+12.2 |
| 1986 | 62.8%(3,778) | 37.2%(2,237) | D+25.6 | R+5.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab