Newton County, Arkansas
AkashicNewton County, ARTrumpR+64.2
2024 precinct map of Newton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Newton 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 | 81.2% | 3,063 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.1% | 644 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.8% | 29 |
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19 precincts · 3,770 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 | 17.1%Harris644 | 81.2%Trump3,063 | 0.8%Kennedy29 | 3,770 | ||
| R | 17.7%Biden709 | 79.8%Trump3,192 | 0.6%Jorgensen23 | 3,998 | ||
| R | 19.3%Clinton699 | 79.4%Trump2,875 | 1.4%Johnson49 | 3,623 | ||
| R | 27.1%Obama993 | 68.5%Romney2,508 | 2.3%Gray85 | 3,661 | ||
| R | 29.8%Obama1,182 | 65.4%McCain2,588 | 4.8%Nader190 | 3,960 | ||
| R | 34.4%Kerry1,506 | 63.5%Bush2,779 | 2.1%Nader93 | 4,378 | ||
| R | 30.7%Gore1,205 | 64.4%Bush2,529 | 2.9%Nader112 | 3,927 | ||
| R | 39.3%Clinton1,631 | 46.4%Dole1,927 | 12.0%Perot498 | 4,154 | ||
| D | 42.6%Clinton1,765 | 41.7%Bush1,730 | 14.7%Perot608 | 4,144 | ||
| R | 36.9%Dukakis1,489 | 62.0%Bush2,504 | 1.1%Dodge46 | 4,039 | ||
| R | 33.9%Mondale1,414 | 65.9%Reagan2,749 | 0.2%Bergland10 | 4,173 | ||
| R | 35.6%Carter1,436 | 60.1%Reagan2,423 | 4.3%Anderson174 | 4,033 | ||
| D | 53.3%Carter1,840 | 46.7%Ford1,611 | 0.0% | 3,451 | ||
| R | 30.2%McGovern831 | 69.8%Nixon1,924 | 0.0% | 2,755 | ||
| R | 29.5%Humphrey852 | 50.8%Nixon1,467 | 19.6%Wallace567 | 2,886 | ||
| D | 49.6%Johnson1,374 | 49.0%Goldwater1,357 | 1.4%Hass38 | 2,769 | ||
| R | 31.4%Kennedy844 | 67.5%Nixon1,814 | 1.1%Byrd29 | 2,687 | ||
| R | 35.9%Stevenson832 | 63.9%Eisenhower1,481 | 0.1%Andrews3 | 2,316 | ||
| R | 39.0%Stevenson1,107 | 60.9%Eisenhower1,728 | 0.1%Hallinan3 | 2,838 | ||
| R | 48.5%Truman848 | 50.3%Dewey879 | 1.2%Thurmond21 | 1,748 | ||
| R | 43.0%Roosevelt710 | 56.6%Dewey934 | 0.4%Thomas6 | 1,650 | ||
| R | 45.9%Roosevelt1,202 | 53.2%Willkie1,392 | 0.9%Thomas24 | 2,618 | ||
| R | 47.1%Roosevelt938 | 52.9%Landon1,053 | 0.0% | 1,991 | ||
| D | 62.3%Roosevelt941 | 35.8%Hoover540 | 1.9%Thomas29 | 1,510 | ||
| R | 28.7%Smith533 | 70.9%Hoover1,316 | 0.4%Thomas8 | 1,857 | ||
| R | 31.6%Davis298 | 61.2%Coolidge578 | 7.2%La Follette68 | 944 | ||
| R | 35.4%Cox486 | 60.3%Harding828 | 4.4%Debs60 | 1,374 | ||
| R | 44.9%Wilson550 | 55.1%Hughes675 | 0.0% | 1,225 | ||
| O | 32.4%Wilson290 | 31.8%Taft285 | 35.8%Roosevelt321 | 896 | ||
| R | 37.7%Bryan377 | 58.3%Taft582 | 4.0%Debs40 | 999 | ||
| R | 29.7%Parker280 | 68.5%Roosevelt645 | 1.8%Debs17 | 942 | ||
| R | 39.0%Bryan443 | 60.7%McKinley690 | 0.3%Woolley3 | 1,136 | ||
| R | 46.9%Bryan659 | 52.2%McKinley733 | 0.9%Palmer12 | 1,404 | ||
| R | 46.6%Cleveland458 | 53.4%Harrison525 | 0.0% | 983 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −6.8% |
| 1896 | −5.3% |
| 1900 | −21.7% |
| 1904 | −38.7% |
| 1908 | −20.5% |
| 1912 | +0.6% |
| 1916 | −10.2% |
| 1920 | −24.9% |
| 1924 | −29.7% |
| 1928 | −42.2% |
| 1932 | +26.6% |
| 1936 | −5.8% |
| 1940 | −7.3% |
| 1944 | −13.6% |
| 1948 | −1.8% |
| 1952 | −21.9% |
| 1956 | −28.0% |
| 1960 | −36.1% |
| 1964 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | −21.3% |
| 1972 | −39.7% |
| 1976 | +6.6% |
| 1980 | −24.5% |
| 1984 | −32.0% |
| 1988 | −25.1% |
| 1992 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | −7.1% |
| 2000 | −33.7% |
| 2004 | −29.1% |
| 2008 | −35.5% |
| 2012 | −41.4% |
| 2016 | −60.1% |
| 2020 | −62.1% |
| 2024 | −64.2% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6,407 |
| 2020 | 6,628 |
| 2022 | 6,040 |
| 2024 | 6,163 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Newton County's Ozark Mountain terrain has historically limited economic development and kept population sparse, and its roughly 8,600 residents have delivered lopsided Republican margins—exceeding 60 points—in recent presidential cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 26.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 64.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 64.2 points.
A population of 7,112, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,986 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Howell County and Searcy County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Newton County, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newton County, Arkansas voted Republican by 64.2 points (R+64.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,770 votes cast, 644 went Democratic and 3,063 went Republican.
When did Newton County, Arkansas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Newton County, Arkansas voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Newton County, Arkansas?
Newton County, Arkansas has a population of 7,112 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newton County, Arkansas?
Median household income in Newton County, Arkansas is $48,986 — below the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Newton County, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Newton County, Arkansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.