Clay County, TN
TN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Clay County, TN (Tennessee) voted R+66.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,117 votes (82.9%) to 614 (16.33%) for Harris.
This represents a R+9.6% 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 7,670.
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 | 16.3%(614) | 82.9%(3,117) | R+66.6 | R+9.6 |
| 2020 | 21.0%(735) | 78.0%(2,733) | R+57.0 | R+7.9 |
| 2016 | 24.2%(707) | 73.3%(2,141) | R+49.1 | R+23.9 |
| 2012 | 36.8%(1,037) | 62.0%(1,747) | R+25.2 | R+10.9 |
| 2008 | 41.7%(1,248) | 56.0%(1,676) | R+14.3 | R+15.0 |
| 2004 | 49.9%(1,675) | 49.1%(1,650) | D+0.7 | R+12.7 |
| 2000 | 56.1%(1,931) | 42.6%(1,468) | D+13.5 | R+1.6 |
| 1996 | 51.9%(1,559) | 36.9%(1,108) | D+15.0 | R+11.3 |
| 1992 | 59.6%(1,922) | 33.2%(1,072) | D+26.3 | D+30.7 |
| 1988 | 47.5%(1,183) | 51.8%(1,291) | R+4.3 | R+2.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clay County, TN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.7%(593) | 81.7%(2,900) | R+65.0 | R+5.8 |
| 2020 | 19.1%(616) | 78.3%(2,525) | R+59.2 | R+29.0 |
| 2018 | 34.0%(871) | 64.2%(1,643) | R+30.2 | R+0.3 |
| 2014 | 32.0%(468) | 61.9%(905) | R+29.9 | D+8.7 |
| 2012 | 28.6%(714) | 67.2%(1,676) | R+38.6 | R+8.7 |
| 2008 | 33.1%(852) | 63.0%(1,623) | R+29.9 | R+46.4 |
| 2006 | 57.3%(1,425) | 40.8%(1,015) | D+16.5 | D+4.7 |
| 2002 | 54.9%(1,277) | 43.2%(1,004) | D+11.7 | D+27.9 |
| 2000 | 41.3%(1,088) | 57.4%(1,514) | R+16.2 | R+4.4 |
| 1996 | 43.1%(1,129) | 54.8%(1,438) | R+11.8 | R+3.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 30.3%(778) | 69.0%(1,773) | R+38.7 | D+1.8 |
| 2014 | 26.2%(378) | 66.6%(963) | R+40.5 | R+20.4 |
| 2010 | 39.0%(778) | 59.1%(1,179) | R+20.1 | R+61.7 |
| 2006 | 69.2%(1,717) | 27.6%(685) | D+41.6 | D+20.6 |
| 2002 | 59.7%(1,436) | 38.7%(932) | D+20.9 | D+48.0 |
| 1998 | 36.0%(599) | 63.0%(1,049) | R+27.0 | R+28.4 |
| 1994 | 50.5%(1,168) | 49.1%(1,136) | D+1.4 | R+35.1 |
| 1990 | 67.0%(636) | 30.6%(290) | D+36.5 | D+20.2 |
| 1986 | 58.1%(1,228) | 41.9%(885) | D+16.2 | D+12.3 |
| 1982 | 52.0%(1,332) | 48.0%(1,230) | D+4.0 | D+9.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab