Scott County, TN
TN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Scott County, TN (Tennessee) voted R+79.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 8,608 votes (89.62%) to 942 (9.81%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Scott County is classified as a deep Republican county. Scott County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916. The county has a population of approximately 22,113.
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 | 9.8%(942) | 89.6%(8,608) | R+79.8 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 10.9%(986) | 88.4%(8,004) | R+77.5 | R+5.8 |
| 2016 | 13.1%(934) | 84.8%(6,044) | R+71.7 | R+16.8 |
| 2012 | 21.8%(1,452) | 76.7%(5,117) | R+55.0 | R+7.6 |
| 2008 | 25.4%(1,720) | 72.7%(4,931) | R+47.3 | R+28.7 |
| 2004 | 40.5%(3,086) | 59.1%(4,509) | R+18.7 | R+9.4 |
| 2000 | 44.9%(2,967) | 54.1%(3,579) | R+9.3 | R+6.8 |
| 1996 | 44.5%(2,506) | 46.9%(2,646) | R+2.5 | D+1.9 |
| 1992 | 42.5%(2,730) | 46.9%(3,011) | R+4.4 | D+18.3 |
| 1988 | 38.4%(1,611) | 61.1%(2,562) | R+22.7 | D+3.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Scott County, TN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.6%(1,062) | 86.6%(7,924) | R+75.0 | D+2.4 |
| 2020 | 10.1%(843) | 87.5%(7,307) | R+77.4 | R+21.8 |
| 2018 | 21.4%(1,176) | 76.9%(4,232) | R+55.6 | R+10.0 |
| 2014 | 24.8%(755) | 70.4%(2,143) | R+45.6 | D+18.3 |
| 2012 | 16.4%(974) | 80.2%(4,768) | R+63.9 | R+5.1 |
| 2008 | 19.0%(1,099) | 77.7%(4,501) | R+58.8 | R+53.3 |
| 2006 | 46.7%(2,504) | 52.1%(2,798) | R+5.5 | R+1.0 |
| 2002 | 46.8%(2,202) | 51.3%(2,414) | R+4.5 | D+36.7 |
| 2000 | 28.9%(1,523) | 70.1%(3,695) | R+41.2 | R+11.0 |
| 1996 | 34.2%(1,624) | 64.4%(3,057) | R+30.2 | D+30.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17.5%(961) | 81.5%(4,472) | R+64.0 | R+9.3 |
| 2014 | 20.4%(630) | 75.1%(2,318) | R+54.7 | R+3.6 |
| 2010 | 23.4%(1,107) | 74.5%(3,522) | R+51.1 | R+75.7 |
| 2006 | 61.1%(3,230) | 36.5%(1,931) | D+24.6 | D+27.8 |
| 2002 | 48.0%(2,326) | 51.2%(2,480) | R+3.2 | D+36.5 |
| 1998 | 29.3%(976) | 69.0%(2,295) | R+39.6 | R+9.4 |
| 1994 | 34.4%(1,285) | 64.6%(2,412) | R+30.2 | R+52.7 |
| 1990 | 60.2%(923) | 37.6%(577) | D+22.6 | D+3.3 |
| 1986 | 59.6%(1,924) | 40.4%(1,302) | D+19.3 | D+43.5 |
| 1982 | 37.9%(1,535) | 62.1%(2,517) | R+24.2 | R+10.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab