Clay County, Arkansas
AkashicClay County, ARTrumpR+61.6
2024 precinct map of Clay CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Clay County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 79.9% | 3,968 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.3% | 907 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.9% | 47 |
Harris +50Trump +50
17 precincts · 4,967 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 18.3%Harris907 | 79.9%Trump3,968 | 0.9%Kennedy47 | 4,967 | ||
| R | 18.6%Biden962 | 78.8%Trump4,086 | 1.0%Jorgensen53 | 5,183 | ||
| R | 23.6%Clinton1,199 | 74.4%Trump3,781 | 2.0%Johnson100 | 5,080 | ||
| R | 34.0%Obama1,738 | 63.1%Romney3,225 | 1.9%Gray99 | 5,110 | ||
| R | 40.7%Obama2,244 | 55.0%McCain3,032 | 4.3%Nader235 | 5,511 | ||
| D | 53.5%Kerry3,264 | 45.3%Bush2,759 | 1.2%Nader73 | 6,096 | ||
| D | 59.8%Gore3,527 | 38.2%Bush2,254 | 1.2%Nader73 | 5,900 | ||
| D | 65.6%Clinton3,848 | 25.8%Dole1,512 | 7.9%Perot464 | 5,863 | ||
| D | 68.5%Clinton4,848 | 23.3%Bush1,647 | 8.0%Perot568 | 7,080 | ||
| D | 55.2%Dukakis3,442 | 44.3%Bush2,766 | 0.5%Dodge32 | 6,240 | ||
| R | 46.2%Mondale3,279 | 53.0%Reagan3,767 | 0.8%Bergland59 | 7,105 | ||
| D | 54.4%Carter3,985 | 42.2%Reagan3,091 | 3.5%Anderson254 | 7,330 | ||
| D | 75.0%Carter5,664 | 25.0%Ford1,893 | 0.0% | 7,557 | ||
| R | 30.6%McGovern1,933 | 69.4%Nixon4,381 | 0.0% | 6,314 | ||
| R | 26.2%Humphrey1,663 | 37.9%Nixon2,410 | 35.9%Wallace2,285 | 6,358 | ||
| D | 61.6%Johnson3,280 | 37.6%Goldwater1,999 | 0.8%Hass42 | 5,321 | ||
| R | 41.8%Kennedy1,908 | 55.7%Nixon2,543 | 2.6%Byrd117 | 4,568 | ||
| D | 57.6%Stevenson2,368 | 41.6%Eisenhower1,711 | 0.8%Andrews34 | 4,113 | ||
| D | 51.7%Stevenson2,277 | 47.8%Eisenhower2,105 | 0.6%Hallinan26 | 4,408 | ||
| D | 66.9%Truman2,069 | 28.4%Dewey878 | 4.7%Thurmond144 | 3,091 | ||
| D | 57.5%Roosevelt1,934 | 42.3%Dewey1,422 | 0.1%Thomas5 | 3,361 | ||
| D | 60.3%Roosevelt1,676 | 37.0%Willkie1,029 | 2.7%Thomas74 | 2,779 | ||
| D | 68.9%Roosevelt1,778 | 30.8%Landon795 | 0.2%Lemke6 | 2,579 | ||
| D | 82.0%Roosevelt1,891 | 17.2%Hoover397 | 0.8%Thomas18 | 2,306 | ||
| D | 53.0%Smith1,435 | 46.3%Hoover1,254 | 0.7%Thomas19 | 2,708 | ||
| D | 52.5%Davis1,429 | 39.9%Coolidge1,084 | 7.6%La Follette207 | 2,720 | ||
| D | 50.8%Cox1,775 | 44.0%Harding1,536 | 5.2%Debs181 | 3,492 | ||
| D | 66.7%Wilson1,950 | 33.3%Hughes973 | 0.0% | 2,923 | ||
| D | 52.0%Wilson1,299 | 24.9%Taft622 | 23.1%Roosevelt576 | 2,497 | ||
| D | 57.6%Bryan1,527 | 38.1%Taft1,009 | 4.3%Debs114 | 2,650 | ||
| D | 54.1%Parker968 | 42.0%Roosevelt752 | 3.9%Debs69 | 1,789 | ||
| D | 65.1%Bryan1,195 | 34.2%McKinley627 | 0.8%Woolley14 | 1,836 | ||
| D | 75.6%Bryan1,537 | 23.4%McKinley475 | 1.1%Palmer22 | 2,034 | ||
| D | 67.7%Cleveland1,225 | 26.5%Harrison480 | 5.7%Weaver104 | 1,809 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +41.2% |
| 1896 | +52.2% |
| 1900 | +30.9% |
| 1904 | +12.1% |
| 1908 | +19.5% |
| 1912 | +27.1% |
| 1916 | +33.4% |
| 1920 | +6.8% |
| 1924 | +12.7% |
| 1928 | +6.7% |
| 1932 | +64.8% |
| 1936 | +38.1% |
| 1940 | +23.3% |
| 1944 | +15.2% |
| 1948 | +38.5% |
| 1952 | +3.9% |
| 1956 | +16.0% |
| 1960 | −13.9% |
| 1964 | +24.1% |
| 1968 | −11.7% |
| 1972 | −38.8% |
| 1976 | +49.9% |
| 1980 | +12.2% |
| 1984 | −6.9% |
| 1988 | +10.8% |
| 1992 | +45.2% |
| 1996 | +39.8% |
| 2000 | +21.6% |
| 2004 | +8.3% |
| 2008 | −14.3% |
| 2012 | −29.1% |
| 2016 | −50.8% |
| 2020 | −60.3% |
| 2024 | −61.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 8,234 |
| 2020 | 8,028 |
| 2022 | 7,760 |
| 2024 | 7,671 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Clay County's R+61.6 margin in 2024 places it among the most one-sided presidential counties in the state, reflecting the deep rural realignment that has reshaped the Mississippi Delta borderlands over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 64.8 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 61.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.6 points.
A population of 14,280, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,481 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Overton County and Benton County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Clay County, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Clay County, Arkansas voted Republican by 61.6 points (R+61.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,967 votes cast, 907 went Democratic and 3,968 went Republican.
When did Clay County, Arkansas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Clay County, Arkansas voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in Clay County, Arkansas?
Clay County, Arkansas has a population of 14,280 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Clay County, Arkansas?
Median household income in Clay County, Arkansas is $51,481 — below the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Clay County, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Clay County, Arkansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.