Jefferson County, Arkansas
AkashicJefferson County, ARHarrisD+20.1
2024 precinct map of Jefferson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Jefferson 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 59.2% | 12,802 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 39.2% | 8,468 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.8% | 183 |
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169 precincts · 21,608 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.2%Harris12,802 | 39.2%Trump8,468 | 0.8%Kennedy183 | 21,608 | ||
| D | 59.5%Biden14,981 | 37.8%Trump9,521 | 0.5%West132 | 25,158 | ||
| D | 62.3%Clinton15,772 | 36.5%Trump9,250 | 1.2%Johnson296 | 25,318 | ||
| D | 63.8%Obama17,470 | 34.8%Romney9,520 | 0.7%Gray194 | 27,383 | ||
| D | 62.2%Obama18,465 | 35.9%McCain10,655 | 1.9%Nader569 | 29,689 | ||
| D | 64.5%Kerry19,675 | 33.5%Bush10,218 | 2.0%Nader600 | 30,493 | ||
| D | 65.1%Gore17,716 | 32.2%Bush8,765 | 1.3%Nader361 | 27,201 | ||
| D | 71.2%Clinton19,701 | 22.9%Dole6,330 | 4.6%Perot1,284 | 27,677 | ||
| D | 68.8%Clinton21,819 | 23.7%Bush7,525 | 6.5%Perot2,067 | 31,692 | ||
| D | 56.0%Dukakis16,664 | 42.1%Bush12,520 | 1.9%Dodge568 | 29,752 | ||
| D | 54.9%Mondale18,082 | 44.1%Reagan14,514 | 1.0%Bergland313 | 32,909 | ||
| D | 57.6%Carter17,292 | 35.6%Reagan10,697 | 6.8%Anderson2,057 | 30,046 | ||
| D | 72.3%Carter21,001 | 27.7%Ford8,034 | 0.0% | 29,035 | ||
| R | 38.0%McGovern10,346 | 62.0%Nixon16,888 | 0.1%Schmitz26 | 27,260 | ||
| O | 38.0%Humphrey9,125 | 20.2%Nixon4,860 | 41.8%Wallace10,053 | 24,038 | ||
| D | 56.0%Johnson12,872 | 43.4%Goldwater9,968 | 0.6%Hass129 | 22,969 | ||
| D | 55.4%Kennedy8,442 | 31.8%Nixon4,839 | 12.8%Byrd1,954 | 15,235 | ||
| D | 51.2%Stevenson6,426 | 45.7%Eisenhower5,743 | 3.1%Andrews389 | 12,558 | ||
| D | 58.2%Stevenson8,300 | 41.6%Eisenhower5,925 | 0.2%Hallinan27 | 14,252 | ||
| D | 61.9%Truman5,086 | 14.3%Dewey1,176 | 23.8%Thurmond1,952 | 8,214 | ||
| D | 72.1%Roosevelt4,095 | 27.8%Dewey1,578 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 5,676 | ||
| D | 86.5%Roosevelt3,829 | 13.3%Willkie587 | 0.3%Thomas13 | 4,429 | ||
| D | 93.7%Roosevelt3,414 | 6.1%Landon224 | 0.2%Lemke7 | 3,645 | ||
| D | 92.2%Roosevelt5,248 | 7.4%Hoover419 | 0.4%Thomas23 | 5,690 | ||
| D | 58.7%Smith2,611 | 41.1%Hoover1,830 | 0.2%Thomas9 | 4,450 | ||
| D | 61.5%Davis1,950 | 22.3%Coolidge707 | 16.2%La Follette515 | 3,172 | ||
| D | 70.6%Cox2,670 | 27.7%Harding1,048 | 1.7%Debs65 | 3,783 | ||
| D | 70.2%Wilson2,173 | 29.8%Hughes923 | 0.0% | 3,096 | ||
| D | 52.9%Wilson1,659 | 18.5%Taft579 | 28.7%Roosevelt899 | 3,137 | ||
| D | 50.7%Bryan1,585 | 44.4%Taft1,386 | 4.9%Debs154 | 3,125 | ||
| D | 51.6%Parker1,520 | 45.0%Roosevelt1,324 | 3.4%Debs99 | 2,943 | ||
| R | 47.9%Bryan1,363 | 51.9%McKinley1,477 | 0.1%Woolley4 | 2,844 | ||
| D | 60.1%Bryan1,653 | 38.2%McKinley1,050 | 1.7%Palmer47 | 2,750 | ||
| D | 57.5%Cleveland1,784 | 35.2%Harrison1,092 | 7.2%Weaver224 | 3,100 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +22.3% |
| 1896 | +21.9% |
| 1900 | −4.0% |
| 1904 | +6.7% |
| 1908 | +6.4% |
| 1912 | +34.4% |
| 1916 | +40.4% |
| 1920 | +42.9% |
| 1924 | +39.2% |
| 1928 | +17.6% |
| 1932 | +84.9% |
| 1936 | +87.5% |
| 1940 | +73.2% |
| 1944 | +44.3% |
| 1948 | +47.6% |
| 1952 | +16.7% |
| 1956 | +5.4% |
| 1960 | +23.6% |
| 1964 | +12.6% |
| 1968 | +17.7% |
| 1972 | −24.0% |
| 1976 | +44.7% |
| 1980 | +21.9% |
| 1984 | +10.8% |
| 1988 | +13.9% |
| 1992 | +45.1% |
| 1996 | +48.3% |
| 2000 | +32.9% |
| 2004 | +31.0% |
| 2008 | +26.3% |
| 2012 | +29.0% |
| 2016 | +25.8% |
| 2020 | +21.7% |
| 2024 | +20.1% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 43,092 |
| 2020 | 44,193 |
| 2022 | 36,192 |
| 2024 | 37,163 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Jefferson County's electorate is majority African American, producing consistent double-digit Democratic margins in a state that otherwise trends heavily Republican. Pine Bluff, the county seat, is one of Arkansas's largest cities and drives turnout patterns across the region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 87.5 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 24.0 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.1 points.
A population of 64,802, a 37% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,096 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Taliaferro County and Phillips County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Jefferson County, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Jefferson County, Arkansas voted Democratic by 20.1 points (D+20.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 21,608 votes cast, 12,802 went Democratic and 8,468 went Republican.
When did Jefferson County, Arkansas last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Jefferson County, Arkansas voted Republican was 1972.
How many people live in Jefferson County, Arkansas?
Jefferson County, Arkansas has a population of 64,802 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Arkansas?
Median household income in Jefferson County, Arkansas is $51,096 — below the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Jefferson County, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Jefferson County, Arkansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 31 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.