Independence County, Arkansas
AkashicIndependence County, ARTrumpR+59.5
2024 precinct map of Independence CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Independence 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 | 78.7% | 11,023 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 19.2% | 2,689 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.1% | 160 |
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34 precincts · 14,011 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 | 19.2%Harris2,689 | 78.7%Trump11,023 | 1.1%Kennedy160 | 14,011 | ||
| R | 19.3%Biden2,806 | 77.5%Trump11,250 | 1.0%Jorgensen147 | 14,512 | ||
| R | 21.9%Clinton2,881 | 75.4%Trump9,936 | 2.7%Johnson352 | 13,169 | ||
| R | 26.5%Obama3,281 | 70.4%Romney8,728 | 1.7%Gray210 | 12,397 | ||
| R | 30.0%Obama3,688 | 67.1%McCain8,255 | 2.9%Nader356 | 12,299 | ||
| R | 41.8%Kerry5,443 | 57.1%Bush7,430 | 1.1%Nader138 | 13,011 | ||
| R | 44.4%Gore5,146 | 53.0%Bush6,145 | 1.5%Nader171 | 11,594 | ||
| D | 53.7%Clinton6,240 | 34.6%Dole4,021 | 9.7%Perot1,126 | 11,628 | ||
| D | 55.2%Clinton7,083 | 33.0%Bush4,232 | 11.2%Perot1,444 | 12,840 | ||
| R | 40.4%Dukakis4,523 | 59.2%Bush6,637 | 0.4%Dodge48 | 11,208 | ||
| R | 37.1%Mondale4,415 | 62.4%Reagan7,428 | 0.6%Bergland68 | 11,911 | ||
| D | 51.1%Carter5,683 | 45.6%Reagan5,076 | 3.3%Anderson366 | 11,125 | ||
| D | 71.2%Carter7,116 | 28.8%Ford2,878 | 0.0%Maddox4 | 9,998 | ||
| R | 34.1%McGovern2,630 | 65.7%Nixon5,076 | 0.2%Schmitz15 | 7,721 | ||
| R | 29.2%Humphrey2,289 | 35.5%Nixon2,782 | 35.3%Wallace2,770 | 7,841 | ||
| D | 64.0%Johnson4,455 | 35.5%Goldwater2,470 | 0.5%Hass35 | 6,960 | ||
| R | 47.0%Kennedy2,487 | 49.9%Nixon2,639 | 3.1%Byrd163 | 5,289 | ||
| R | 49.5%Stevenson2,316 | 49.8%Eisenhower2,333 | 0.7%Andrews34 | 4,683 | ||
| R | 49.7%Stevenson2,485 | 50.0%Eisenhower2,499 | 0.4%Hallinan19 | 5,003 | ||
| D | 66.1%Truman2,340 | 24.1%Dewey855 | 9.8%Thurmond346 | 3,541 | ||
| D | 59.7%Roosevelt1,779 | 40.0%Dewey1,192 | 0.3%Thomas9 | 2,980 | ||
| D | 70.7%Roosevelt2,276 | 28.8%Willkie928 | 0.5%Thomas16 | 3,220 | ||
| D | 75.3%Roosevelt2,101 | 24.5%Landon685 | 0.2%Lemke6 | 2,792 | ||
| D | 86.3%Roosevelt2,427 | 13.2%Hoover371 | 0.5%Thomas13 | 2,811 | ||
| D | 56.6%Smith1,511 | 43.1%Hoover1,150 | 0.3%Thomas7 | 2,668 | ||
| D | 64.3%Davis1,313 | 26.2%Coolidge534 | 9.5%La Follette195 | 2,042 | ||
| D | 57.0%Cox1,546 | 39.7%Harding1,077 | 3.2%Debs87 | 2,710 | ||
| D | 72.3%Wilson1,987 | 27.7%Hughes762 | 0.0% | 2,749 | ||
| D | 55.7%Wilson1,225 | 18.7%Taft412 | 25.6%Roosevelt563 | 2,200 | ||
| D | 57.6%Bryan1,529 | 35.7%Taft948 | 6.7%Debs177 | 2,654 | ||
| D | 57.0%Parker1,052 | 39.8%Roosevelt736 | 3.2%Debs59 | 1,847 | ||
| D | 63.8%Bryan1,526 | 32.7%McKinley782 | 3.4%Woolley82 | 2,390 | ||
| D | 78.1%Bryan2,089 | 21.2%McKinley567 | 0.7%Palmer20 | 2,676 | ||
| D | 59.6%Cleveland1,792 | 28.9%Harrison868 | 11.5%Weaver345 | 3,005 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +30.7% |
| 1896 | +56.9% |
| 1900 | +31.1% |
| 1904 | +17.1% |
| 1908 | +21.9% |
| 1912 | +37.0% |
| 1916 | +44.6% |
| 1920 | +17.3% |
| 1924 | +38.1% |
| 1928 | +13.5% |
| 1932 | +73.1% |
| 1936 | +50.7% |
| 1940 | +41.9% |
| 1944 | +19.7% |
| 1948 | +41.9% |
| 1952 | −0.3% |
| 1956 | −0.4% |
| 1960 | −2.9% |
| 1964 | +28.5% |
| 1968 | −6.3% |
| 1972 | −31.7% |
| 1976 | +42.4% |
| 1980 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | −25.3% |
| 1988 | −18.9% |
| 1992 | +22.2% |
| 1996 | +19.1% |
| 2000 | −8.6% |
| 2004 | −15.3% |
| 2008 | −37.1% |
| 2012 | −43.9% |
| 2016 | −53.6% |
| 2020 | −58.2% |
| 2024 | −59.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 21,964 |
| 2020 | 22,010 |
| 2022 | 21,466 |
| 2024 | 21,207 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Independence County, anchored by Batesville in the Ozark foothills, recorded an R+59.5 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the most one-sided rural counties in a state that has trended sharply toward Republican dominance over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 73.1 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 59.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.5 points.
A population of 38,175, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,609 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Stone County and Miller County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Independence County, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Independence County, Arkansas voted Republican by 59.5 points (R+59.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 14,011 votes cast, 2,689 went Democratic and 11,023 went Republican.
When did Independence County, Arkansas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Independence County, Arkansas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Independence County, Arkansas?
Independence County, Arkansas has a population of 38,175 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Independence County, Arkansas?
Median household income in Independence County, Arkansas is $56,609 — below the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Independence County, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Independence County, Arkansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 20 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.