Hempstead County, Arkansas
AkashicHempstead County, ARTrumpR+39.7
2024 precinct map of Hempstead CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Hempstead 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 | 68.9% | 4,193 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 29.2% | 1,776 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.0% | 63 |
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24 precincts · 6,089 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 | 29.2%Harris1,776 | 68.9%Trump4,193 | 1.0%Kennedy63 | 6,089 | ||
| R | 31.2%Biden2,138 | 65.3%Trump4,470 | 0.8%West58 | 6,848 | ||
| R | 34.5%Clinton2,377 | 63.9%Trump4,401 | 1.5%Johnson106 | 6,884 | ||
| R | 35.7%Obama2,468 | 61.9%Romney4,284 | 1.1%Gray76 | 6,921 | ||
| R | 39.0%Obama2,869 | 58.1%McCain4,273 | 2.8%Nader207 | 7,349 | ||
| D | 51.2%Kerry3,817 | 48.0%Bush3,580 | 0.7%Nader55 | 7,452 | ||
| D | 54.0%Gore3,937 | 44.7%Bush3,257 | 0.7%Nader50 | 7,289 | ||
| D | 66.0%Clinton4,983 | 26.8%Dole2,021 | 6.6%Perot501 | 7,551 | ||
| D | 61.4%Clinton5,476 | 26.8%Bush2,387 | 11.5%Perot1,022 | 8,922 | ||
| R | 49.2%Dukakis3,841 | 50.5%Bush3,938 | 0.3%Dodge20 | 7,799 | ||
| R | 40.2%Mondale3,327 | 59.3%Reagan4,904 | 0.4%Bergland37 | 8,268 | ||
| D | 54.1%Carter4,671 | 44.6%Reagan3,852 | 1.2%Anderson105 | 8,628 | ||
| D | 65.4%Carter5,397 | 34.6%Ford2,859 | 0.0% | 8,256 | ||
| R | 29.2%McGovern2,047 | 70.8%Nixon4,963 | 0.0% | 7,010 | ||
| O | 32.1%Humphrey2,322 | 24.6%Nixon1,783 | 43.3%Wallace3,136 | 7,241 | ||
| D | 57.0%Johnson3,355 | 42.3%Goldwater2,493 | 0.7%Hass43 | 5,891 | ||
| D | 54.5%Kennedy2,596 | 40.9%Nixon1,948 | 4.5%Byrd215 | 4,759 | ||
| D | 53.9%Stevenson2,694 | 44.6%Eisenhower2,227 | 1.5%Andrews76 | 4,997 | ||
| D | 56.7%Stevenson2,771 | 43.3%Eisenhower2,115 | 0.0%Hallinan1 | 4,887 | ||
| D | 54.8%Truman1,683 | 12.6%Dewey386 | 32.6%Thurmond1,000 | 3,069 | ||
| D | 77.3%Roosevelt2,157 | 22.4%Dewey624 | 0.3%Thomas8 | 2,789 | ||
| D | 87.1%Roosevelt2,814 | 12.9%Willkie415 | 0.0% | 3,229 | ||
| D | 92.7%Roosevelt2,431 | 7.2%Landon190 | 0.1%Lemke2 | 2,623 | ||
| D | 89.9%Roosevelt2,840 | 10.0%Hoover317 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 3,159 | ||
| D | 69.6%Smith2,038 | 30.2%Hoover886 | 0.2%Thomas5 | 2,929 | ||
| D | 62.0%Davis1,459 | 30.4%Coolidge715 | 7.6%La Follette180 | 2,354 | ||
| D | 55.7%Cox2,239 | 43.7%Harding1,754 | 0.6%Debs25 | 4,018 | ||
| D | 62.9%Wilson2,103 | 37.1%Hughes1,238 | 0.0% | 3,341 | ||
| D | 47.2%Wilson1,247 | 31.6%Taft836 | 21.2%Roosevelt560 | 2,643 | ||
| D | 55.1%Bryan1,779 | 41.7%Taft1,346 | 3.2%Debs104 | 3,229 | ||
| R | 47.2%Parker1,410 | 49.4%Roosevelt1,477 | 3.4%Debs102 | 2,989 | ||
| D | 49.9%Bryan1,352 | 49.1%McKinley1,330 | 1.0%Woolley26 | 2,708 | ||
| D | 59.8%Bryan1,832 | 39.3%McKinley1,203 | 0.9%Palmer29 | 3,064 | ||
| D | 58.1%Cleveland1,757 | 34.8%Harrison1,051 | 7.1%Weaver216 | 3,024 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +23.3% |
| 1896 | +20.5% |
| 1900 | +0.8% |
| 1904 | −2.2% |
| 1908 | +13.4% |
| 1912 | +15.6% |
| 1916 | +25.9% |
| 1920 | +12.1% |
| 1924 | +31.6% |
| 1928 | +39.3% |
| 1932 | +79.9% |
| 1936 | +85.4% |
| 1940 | +74.3% |
| 1944 | +55.0% |
| 1948 | +42.3% |
| 1952 | +13.4% |
| 1956 | +9.3% |
| 1960 | +13.6% |
| 1964 | +14.6% |
| 1968 | +7.4% |
| 1972 | −41.6% |
| 1976 | +30.7% |
| 1980 | +9.5% |
| 1984 | −19.1% |
| 1988 | −1.2% |
| 1992 | +34.6% |
| 1996 | +39.2% |
| 2000 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | −19.1% |
| 2012 | −26.2% |
| 2016 | −29.4% |
| 2020 | −34.1% |
| 2024 | −39.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 10,692 |
| 2020 | 10,291 |
| 2022 | 8,690 |
| 2024 | 9,145 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Hempstead County's population has declined steadily over two decades, and its electorate has shifted sharply toward Republican presidential candidates, posting a nearly 40-point margin in 2024 — roughly double what it recorded fifteen years ago.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 85.4 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 41.6 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.7 points.
A population of 19,508, a 52% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $46,787 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Bradley County and Lafayette County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hempstead County, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hempstead County, Arkansas voted Republican by 39.7 points (R+39.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,089 votes cast, 1,776 went Democratic and 4,193 went Republican.
When did Hempstead County, Arkansas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Hempstead County, Arkansas voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in Hempstead County, Arkansas?
Hempstead County, Arkansas has a population of 19,508 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hempstead County, Arkansas?
Median household income in Hempstead County, Arkansas is $46,787 — below the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Hempstead County, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Hempstead County, Arkansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 24 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.