Polk County, AR
AR · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Polk County, AR (Arkansas) voted R+70.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,987 votes (84.3%) to 1,145 (13.82%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Polk County is classified as a deep Republican county. Polk County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 19,361.
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 | 13.8%(1,145) | 84.3%(6,987) | R+70.5 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 14.7%(1,246) | 82.9%(7,035) | R+68.2 | R+0.6 |
| 2016 | 15.2%(1,212) | 82.8%(6,618) | R+67.6 | R+10.7 |
| 2012 | 20.1%(1,556) | 77.1%(5,955) | R+56.9 | R+11.2 |
| 2008 | 25.5%(1,957) | 71.3%(5,473) | R+45.8 | R+10.9 |
| 2004 | 31.7%(2,473) | 66.6%(5,192) | R+34.9 | R+3.1 |
| 2000 | 32.2%(2,315) | 64.0%(4,600) | R+31.8 | R+31.3 |
| 1996 | 42.3%(2,824) | 42.7%(2,852) | R+0.4 | R+6.0 |
| 1992 | 43.8%(3,162) | 38.2%(2,757) | D+5.6 | D+31.5 |
| 1988 | 36.2%(2,390) | 62.1%(4,099) | R+25.9 | D+15.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Polk County, AR • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 23.8%(1,511) | 70.1%(4,446) | R+46.3 | R+123.1 |
| 2008 | 76.8%(5,427) | 0.0%(0) | D+76.8 | D+94.9 |
| 2002 | 41.0%(2,607) | 59.0%(3,756) | R+18.1 | D+5.7 |
| 1996 | 38.1%(2,429) | 61.9%(3,943) | R+23.8 | R+27.0 |
| 1984 | 51.6%(3,847) | 48.4%(3,608) | D+3.2 | R+41.9 |
| 1978 | 67.1%(2,919) | 21.9%(954) | D+45.2 | D+39.3 |
| 1972 | 52.9%(2,580) | 47.1%(2,294) | D+5.9 | R+94.1 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(2,824) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+7.7 |
| 1948 | 92.3%(1,999) | 0.0%(0) | D+92.3 | R+7.7 |
| 1942 | 100.0%(996) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+74.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.3%(1,123) | 81.6%(5,634) | R+65.3 | D+0.7 |
| 2018 | 14.9%(904) | 81.0%(4,903) | R+66.0 | R+32.4 |
| 2014 | 30.9%(1,965) | 64.5%(4,110) | R+33.7 | R+52.2 |
| 2010 | 58.3%(3,755) | 39.8%(2,561) | D+18.5 | D+25.1 |
| 2006 | 44.0%(2,465) | 50.6%(2,831) | R+6.5 | D+19.4 |
| 2002 | 36.9%(2,357) | 62.9%(4,015) | R+26.0 | D+9.2 |
| 1998 | 31.3%(1,802) | 66.5%(3,829) | R+35.2 | R+43.2 |
| 1994 | 54.0%(3,035) | 46.0%(2,586) | D+8.0 | D+0.5 |
| 1990 | 53.8%(2,811) | 46.2%(2,418) | D+7.5 | R+8.8 |
| 1986 | 58.1%(3,350) | 41.8%(2,408) | D+16.3 | D+5.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab