Perry County, IN
IN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Perry County, IN (Indiana) voted R+29.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,549 votes (63.91%) to 2,970 (34.2%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Perry County is classified as a solid Republican county. Perry County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 19,270.
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 | 34.2%(2,970) | 63.9%(5,549) | R+29.7 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 36.7%(3,203) | 61.3%(5,345) | R+24.6 | R+6.1 |
| 2016 | 37.8%(3,062) | 56.3%(4,556) | R+18.5 | R+30.1 |
| 2012 | 54.8%(4,316) | 43.2%(3,403) | D+11.6 | R+11.2 |
| 2008 | 60.5%(5,141) | 37.7%(3,202) | D+22.8 | D+22.9 |
| 2004 | 49.7%(4,131) | 49.8%(4,137) | R+0.1 | R+5.0 |
| 2000 | 51.8%(3,823) | 46.9%(3,461) | D+4.9 | R+18.7 |
| 1996 | 55.8%(4,427) | 32.2%(2,554) | D+23.6 | D+3.8 |
| 1992 | 51.5%(4,829) | 31.7%(2,973) | D+19.8 | D+18.9 |
| 1988 | 50.1%(4,804) | 49.3%(4,720) | D+0.9 | D+1.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Perry County, IN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.5%(2,936) | 61.6%(4,961) | R+25.1 | D+0.6 |
| 2022 | 35.9%(2,233) | 61.7%(3,838) | R+25.8 | R+24.6 |
| 2018 | 47.0%(3,364) | 48.2%(3,450) | R+1.2 | R+5.9 |
| 2016 | 49.9%(3,990) | 45.2%(3,612) | D+4.7 | R+22.0 |
| 2012 | 61.1%(4,722) | 34.4%(2,660) | D+26.7 | D+5.1 |
| 2010 | 58.5%(3,939) | 36.9%(2,484) | D+21.6 | D+107.6 |
| 2006 | 0.0%(0) | 86.0%(3,916) | R+86.0 | R+129.9 |
| 2004 | 71.6%(5,790) | 27.6%(2,234) | D+44.0 | D+54.4 |
| 2000 | 44.3%(3,041) | 54.7%(3,754) | R+10.4 | R+63.8 |
| 1998 | 76.2%(4,218) | 22.9%(1,265) | D+53.4 | D+58.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.6%(3,085) | 59.3%(4,870) | R+21.7 | D+13.0 |
| 2020 | 29.1%(2,518) | 63.9%(5,523) | R+34.7 | R+43.6 |
| 2016 | 53.2%(4,222) | 44.4%(3,520) | D+8.8 | R+8.9 |
| 2012 | 57.8%(4,524) | 40.0%(3,132) | D+17.8 | R+5.6 |
| 2008 | 61.1%(5,133) | 37.7%(3,169) | D+23.4 | D+10.3 |
| 2004 | 56.2%(4,640) | 43.1%(3,559) | D+13.1 | R+21.2 |
| 2000 | 66.7%(4,902) | 32.4%(2,382) | D+34.3 | R+9.5 |
| 1996 | 71.4%(5,616) | 27.7%(2,174) | D+43.8 | D+5.6 |
| 1992 | 69.0%(6,338) | 30.8%(2,827) | D+38.2 | D+5.9 |
| 1988 | 66.2%(6,316) | 33.8%(3,229) | D+32.3 | D+14.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab