Hardin County, IA
IA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Hardin County, IA (Iowa) voted R+38.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,790 votes (68.44%) to 2,553 (30.18%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Hardin County is classified as a deep Republican county. Hardin County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 16,639.
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 | 30.2%(2,553) | 68.4%(5,790) | R+38.3 | R+6.3 |
| 2020 | 33.1%(2,976) | 65.1%(5,850) | R+32.0 | R+3.4 |
| 2016 | 32.3%(2,787) | 60.8%(5,254) | R+28.6 | R+21.9 |
| 2012 | 45.8%(4,075) | 52.5%(4,670) | R+6.7 | R+7.6 |
| 2008 | 49.6%(4,393) | 48.7%(4,315) | D+0.9 | D+10.5 |
| 2004 | 44.9%(4,015) | 54.5%(4,875) | R+9.6 | R+0.7 |
| 2000 | 44.3%(3,734) | 53.2%(4,486) | R+8.9 | R+15.5 |
| 1996 | 48.7%(4,053) | 42.1%(3,505) | D+6.6 | D+4.3 |
| 1992 | 42.2%(3,792) | 40.0%(3,590) | D+2.3 | R+11.4 |
| 1988 | 56.5%(5,088) | 42.8%(3,856) | D+13.7 | D+21.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hardin County, IA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.8%(2,044) | 68.3%(4,539) | R+37.6 | R+6.8 |
| 2020 | 33.0%(2,920) | 63.8%(5,639) | R+30.8 | D+11.3 |
| 2016 | 27.0%(2,284) | 69.0%(5,841) | R+42.0 | R+16.7 |
| 2014 | 34.9%(2,364) | 60.3%(4,082) | R+25.4 | D+20.0 |
| 2010 | 26.3%(1,748) | 71.7%(4,760) | R+45.4 | R+62.7 |
| 2008 | 58.6%(5,131) | 41.3%(3,611) | D+17.4 | D+70.2 |
| 2004 | 22.9%(2,029) | 75.8%(6,704) | R+52.8 | R+58.5 |
| 2002 | 51.9%(3,613) | 46.2%(3,217) | D+5.7 | D+57.5 |
| 1998 | 23.8%(1,621) | 75.6%(5,151) | R+51.8 | R+50.2 |
| 1996 | 48.7%(4,068) | 50.3%(4,199) | R+1.6 | D+49.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.2%(1,793) | 70.4%(4,645) | R+43.2 | R+19.5 |
| 2018 | 37.1%(2,689) | 60.8%(4,407) | R+23.7 | D+8.7 |
| 2014 | 31.2%(2,122) | 63.6%(4,328) | R+32.4 | R+11.3 |
| 2010 | 36.6%(2,436) | 57.7%(3,842) | R+21.1 | R+22.2 |
| 2006 | 49.7%(3,384) | 48.6%(3,312) | D+1.1 | R+8.5 |
| 2002 | 53.3%(3,719) | 43.7%(3,051) | D+9.6 | D+10.6 |
| 1998 | 48.9%(3,351) | 50.0%(3,421) | R+1.0 | D+19.2 |
| 1994 | 38.8%(2,916) | 59.0%(4,432) | R+20.2 | D+5.7 |
| 1990 | 36.6%(2,819) | 62.4%(4,809) | R+25.8 | R+16.6 |
| 1986 | 45.4%(3,562) | 54.6%(4,284) | R+9.2 | D+1.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab