Polk County, Arkansas
AkashicPolk County, ARTrumpR+70.5
2024 precinct map of Polk CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Polk 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 | 84.3% | 6,987 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.8% | 1,145 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.1% | 94 |
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17 precincts · 8,288 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 | 13.8%Harris1,145 | 84.3%Trump6,987 | 1.1%Kennedy94 | 8,288 | ||
| R | 14.7%Biden1,246 | 82.9%Trump7,035 | 1.0%Jorgensen83 | 8,490 | ||
| R | 15.2%Clinton1,212 | 82.8%Trump6,618 | 2.1%Johnson164 | 7,994 | ||
| R | 20.1%Obama1,556 | 77.1%Romney5,955 | 1.6%Gray127 | 7,726 | ||
| R | 25.5%Obama1,957 | 71.3%McCain5,473 | 3.3%Nader251 | 7,681 | ||
| R | 31.7%Kerry2,473 | 66.6%Bush5,192 | 1.7%Nader134 | 7,799 | ||
| R | 32.2%Gore2,315 | 64.0%Bush4,600 | 1.8%Nader130 | 7,193 | ||
| R | 42.3%Clinton2,824 | 42.7%Dole2,852 | 13.1%Perot876 | 6,679 | ||
| D | 43.8%Clinton3,162 | 38.2%Bush2,757 | 17.0%Perot1,225 | 7,217 | ||
| R | 36.2%Dukakis2,390 | 62.2%Bush4,099 | 1.6%Dodge106 | 6,595 | ||
| R | 28.4%Mondale2,101 | 70.1%Reagan5,181 | 1.4%Bergland104 | 7,386 | ||
| R | 38.3%Carter2,617 | 58.5%Reagan3,993 | 3.1%Anderson214 | 6,824 | ||
| D | 58.7%Carter3,505 | 40.8%Ford2,432 | 0.5%Maddox29 | 5,966 | ||
| R | 23.2%McGovern1,120 | 74.8%Nixon3,609 | 1.9%Schmitz94 | 4,823 | ||
| R | 24.8%Humphrey1,290 | 40.3%Nixon2,094 | 34.9%Wallace1,812 | 5,196 | ||
| D | 55.9%Johnson2,575 | 43.9%Goldwater2,022 | 0.2%Hass11 | 4,608 | ||
| R | 45.0%Kennedy1,635 | 51.8%Nixon1,882 | 3.2%Byrd115 | 3,632 | ||
| R | 40.9%Stevenson1,287 | 58.3%Eisenhower1,832 | 0.8%Andrews24 | 3,143 | ||
| R | 43.9%Stevenson1,379 | 55.9%Eisenhower1,756 | 0.2%Hallinan6 | 3,141 | ||
| D | 66.2%Truman1,417 | 25.9%Dewey554 | 7.9%Thurmond169 | 2,140 | ||
| D | 56.3%Roosevelt999 | 43.1%Dewey764 | 0.6%Thomas10 | 1,773 | ||
| D | 67.5%Roosevelt1,255 | 31.5%Willkie585 | 1.0%Thomas18 | 1,858 | ||
| D | 67.4%Roosevelt1,170 | 31.0%Landon537 | 1.6%Lemke28 | 1,735 | ||
| D | 83.7%Roosevelt1,568 | 11.9%Hoover223 | 4.4%Thomas83 | 1,874 | ||
| R | 45.4%Smith870 | 53.3%Hoover1,022 | 1.3%Thomas24 | 1,916 | ||
| D | 54.1%Davis863 | 31.5%Coolidge502 | 14.4%La Follette229 | 1,594 | ||
| D | 47.7%Cox1,208 | 46.3%Harding1,173 | 6.1%Debs154 | 2,535 | ||
| D | 73.5%Wilson1,242 | 26.5%Hughes448 | 0.0% | 1,690 | ||
| D | 47.5%Wilson694 | 11.1%Taft162 | 41.5%Roosevelt606 | 1,462 | ||
| D | 49.7%Bryan824 | 37.9%Taft628 | 12.4%Debs206 | 1,658 | ||
| D | 44.9%Parker528 | 40.4%Roosevelt476 | 14.7%Debs173 | 1,177 | ||
| D | 66.5%Bryan922 | 29.6%McKinley411 | 3.9%Woolley54 | 1,387 | ||
| D | 94.1%Bryan1,004 | 4.8%McKinley51 | 1.1%Palmer12 | 1,067 | ||
| D | 43.7%Cleveland455 | 37.8%Harrison394 | 18.4%Weaver192 | 1,041 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +5.9% |
| 1896 | +89.3% |
| 1900 | +36.8% |
| 1904 | +4.4% |
| 1908 | +11.8% |
| 1912 | +36.4% |
| 1916 | +47.0% |
| 1920 | +1.4% |
| 1924 | +22.6% |
| 1928 | −7.9% |
| 1932 | +71.8% |
| 1936 | +36.5% |
| 1940 | +36.1% |
| 1944 | +13.3% |
| 1948 | +40.3% |
| 1952 | −12.0% |
| 1956 | −17.3% |
| 1960 | −6.8% |
| 1964 | +12.0% |
| 1968 | −15.5% |
| 1972 | −51.6% |
| 1976 | +18.0% |
| 1980 | −20.2% |
| 1984 | −41.7% |
| 1988 | −25.9% |
| 1992 | +5.6% |
| 1996 | −0.4% |
| 2000 | −31.8% |
| 2004 | −34.9% |
| 2008 | −45.8% |
| 2012 | −56.9% |
| 2016 | −67.6% |
| 2020 | −68.2% |
| 2024 | −70.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 11,983 |
| 2020 | 12,130 |
| 2022 | 12,184 |
| 2024 | 12,157 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Polk County's rugged Ouachita Mountain terrain anchors a sparse, heavily rural electorate that delivered a 70-point Republican margin in 2024—among the widest gaps recorded anywhere in the state that cycle.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 89.3 points in 1896 and a Republican high of 70.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 70.5 points.
A population of 19,361, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,191 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Harrison County and Boone County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Polk County, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Polk County, Arkansas voted Republican by 70.5 points (R+70.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,288 votes cast, 1,145 went Democratic and 6,987 went Republican.
When did Polk County, Arkansas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Polk County, Arkansas voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Polk County, Arkansas?
Polk County, Arkansas has a population of 19,361 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Polk County, Arkansas?
Median household income in Polk County, Arkansas is $49,191 — below the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Polk County, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Polk County, Arkansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.