Polk County, TN
TN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Polk County, TN (Tennessee) voted R+68.1 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 7,302 votes (83.67%) to 1,356 (15.54%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.7% 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 2000. The county has a population of approximately 17,898.
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 | 15.5%(1,356) | 83.7%(7,302) | R+68.1 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 17.9%(1,492) | 81.2%(6,792) | R+63.4 | R+4.4 |
| 2016 | 19.2%(1,252) | 78.2%(5,097) | R+59.0 | R+21.8 |
| 2012 | 30.6%(1,856) | 67.8%(4,108) | R+37.2 | R+4.2 |
| 2008 | 32.7%(2,124) | 65.6%(4,267) | R+33.0 | R+15.1 |
| 2004 | 40.7%(2,724) | 58.6%(3,924) | R+17.9 | R+12.0 |
| 2000 | 46.0%(2,574) | 52.0%(2,907) | R+6.0 | R+17.3 |
| 1996 | 51.4%(2,450) | 40.0%(1,910) | D+11.3 | R+10.3 |
| 1992 | 56.0%(2,583) | 34.4%(1,584) | D+21.7 | D+26.8 |
| 1988 | 47.2%(2,073) | 52.3%(2,297) | R+5.1 | D+8.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Polk County, TN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.6%(1,429) | 81.9%(7,041) | R+65.2 | R+1.2 |
| 2020 | 17.2%(1,401) | 81.2%(6,620) | R+64.1 | R+20.4 |
| 2018 | 27.2%(1,585) | 70.9%(4,127) | R+43.7 | R+2.6 |
| 2014 | 27.1%(958) | 68.1%(2,411) | R+41.1 | D+3.8 |
| 2012 | 25.8%(1,513) | 70.6%(4,143) | R+44.8 | R+5.8 |
| 2008 | 28.7%(1,794) | 67.8%(4,233) | R+39.1 | R+34.4 |
| 2006 | 46.9%(2,412) | 51.7%(2,655) | R+4.7 | R+3.8 |
| 2002 | 48.7%(2,215) | 49.7%(2,259) | R+1.0 | D+17.9 |
| 2000 | 39.7%(2,176) | 58.6%(3,211) | R+18.9 | R+7.6 |
| 1996 | 43.3%(2,037) | 54.6%(2,567) | R+11.3 | D+1.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24.4%(1,422) | 74.7%(4,359) | R+50.4 | R+2.6 |
| 2014 | 23.6%(829) | 71.3%(2,505) | R+47.7 | R+15.6 |
| 2010 | 32.7%(1,295) | 64.9%(2,569) | R+32.2 | R+60.4 |
| 2006 | 62.9%(3,218) | 34.6%(1,772) | D+28.2 | D+14.7 |
| 2002 | 56.0%(2,539) | 42.4%(1,925) | D+13.5 | D+30.8 |
| 1998 | 40.7%(1,240) | 58.0%(1,766) | R+17.3 | R+15.8 |
| 1994 | 48.7%(1,954) | 50.2%(2,013) | R+1.5 | R+27.4 |
| 1990 | 61.8%(1,298) | 35.9%(754) | D+25.9 | D+13.9 |
| 1986 | 56.0%(2,214) | 44.0%(1,739) | D+12.0 | D+12.6 |
| 1982 | 49.7%(1,965) | 50.3%(1,987) | R+0.6 | R+1.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab