Clay County, Indiana
AkashicClay County, INTrumpR+56.9
2024 precinct map of Clay CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Clay 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 | 77.6% | 9,354 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.7% | 2,495 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.2% | 140 |
Harris +50Trump +50
23 precincts · 12,055 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 | 20.7%Harris2,495 | 77.6%Trump9,354 | 1.2%Kennedy140 | 12,055 | ||
| R | 20.8%Biden2,552 | 77.4%Trump9,499 | 1.7%Jorgensen208 | 12,267 | ||
| R | 20.3%Clinton2,306 | 75.3%Trump8,528 | 3.8%Johnson425 | 11,332 | ||
| R | 32.0%Obama3,460 | 65.7%Romney7,096 | 2.1%Johnson227 | 10,805 | ||
| R | 43.5%Obama4,954 | 55.0%McCain6,267 | 1.5%Barr174 | 11,395 | ||
| R | 30.9%Kerry3,333 | 68.3%Bush7,361 | 0.8%Badnarik89 | 10,783 | ||
| R | 35.5%Gore3,605 | 62.9%Bush6,393 | 1.6%Buchanan160 | 10,158 | ||
| R | 36.4%Clinton3,605 | 49.0%Dole4,858 | 14.2%Perot1,406 | 9,915 | ||
| R | 32.5%Clinton3,306 | 46.2%Bush4,696 | 21.0%Perot2,134 | 10,164 | ||
| R | 38.7%Dukakis3,724 | 60.8%Bush5,852 | 0.6%Fulani53 | 9,629 | ||
| R | 34.6%Mondale3,707 | 64.9%Reagan6,957 | 0.6%Dennis61 | 10,725 | ||
| R | 36.9%Carter4,363 | 59.1%Reagan6,980 | 4.0%Anderson469 | 11,812 | ||
| R | 48.2%Carter5,433 | 50.4%Ford5,674 | 1.4%Anderson158 | 11,265 | ||
| R | 34.2%McGovern3,742 | 65.3%Nixon7,146 | 0.4%Schmitz49 | 10,937 | ||
| R | 35.0%Humphrey3,956 | 50.8%Nixon5,743 | 14.2%Wallace1,599 | 11,298 | ||
| D | 54.3%Johnson6,528 | 45.0%Goldwater5,412 | 0.7%Hass86 | 12,026 | ||
| R | 41.6%Kennedy5,342 | 57.9%Nixon7,434 | 0.5%Byrd58 | 12,834 | ||
| R | 43.8%Stevenson5,720 | 55.9%Eisenhower7,302 | 0.3%Andrews39 | 13,061 | ||
| R | 45.5%Stevenson6,078 | 53.3%Eisenhower7,118 | 1.2%Hallinan155 | 13,351 | ||
| D | 50.1%Truman5,965 | 47.5%Dewey5,654 | 2.4%Thurmond286 | 11,905 | ||
| R | 45.6%Roosevelt5,721 | 53.3%Dewey6,688 | 1.1%Thomas144 | 12,553 | ||
| R | 48.0%Roosevelt7,255 | 51.4%Willkie7,768 | 0.6%Thomas91 | 15,114 | ||
| D | 56.1%Roosevelt8,235 | 43.1%Landon6,335 | 0.8%Lemke113 | 14,683 | ||
| D | 59.0%Roosevelt8,151 | 38.7%Hoover5,343 | 2.3%Thomas324 | 13,818 | ||
| R | 42.4%Smith5,358 | 56.2%Hoover7,103 | 1.4%Thomas180 | 12,641 | ||
| R | 43.9%Davis5,349 | 48.9%Coolidge5,955 | 7.3%La Follette885 | 12,189 | ||
| R | 44.1%Cox5,612 | 48.2%Harding6,129 | 7.7%Debs975 | 12,716 | ||
| D | 47.4%Wilson3,435 | 42.8%Hughes3,102 | 9.8%Benson707 | 7,244 | ||
| D | 45.1%Wilson3,297 | 20.4%Taft1,494 | 34.4%Roosevelt2,516 | 7,307 | ||
| D | 48.9%Bryan4,204 | 43.8%Taft3,766 | 7.3%Debs631 | 8,601 | ||
| R | 42.7%Parker3,565 | 48.0%Roosevelt4,005 | 9.3%Debs772 | 8,342 | ||
| D | 49.0%Bryan4,114 | 46.1%McKinley3,873 | 4.9%Woolley412 | 8,399 | ||
| D | 53.4%Bryan4,482 | 45.5%McKinley3,823 | 1.0%Palmer88 | 8,393 | ||
| D | 49.0%Cleveland3,558 | 42.8%Harrison3,105 | 8.2%Weaver593 | 7,256 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +6.2% |
| 1896 | +7.9% |
| 1900 | +2.9% |
| 1904 | −5.3% |
| 1908 | +5.1% |
| 1912 | +24.7% |
| 1916 | +4.6% |
| 1920 | −4.1% |
| 1924 | −5.0% |
| 1928 | −13.8% |
| 1932 | +20.3% |
| 1936 | +12.9% |
| 1940 | −3.4% |
| 1944 | −7.7% |
| 1948 | +2.6% |
| 1952 | −7.8% |
| 1956 | −12.1% |
| 1960 | −16.3% |
| 1964 | +9.3% |
| 1968 | −15.8% |
| 1972 | −31.1% |
| 1976 | −2.1% |
| 1980 | −22.2% |
| 1984 | −30.3% |
| 1988 | −22.1% |
| 1992 | −13.7% |
| 1996 | −12.6% |
| 2000 | −27.4% |
| 2004 | −37.4% |
| 2008 | −11.5% |
| 2012 | −33.7% |
| 2016 | −54.9% |
| 2020 | −56.6% |
| 2024 | −56.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 19,669 |
| 2018 | 18,429 |
| 2020 | 18,577 |
| 2022 | 18,884 |
| 2024 | 18,820 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Clay County's R+56.9 margin in 2024 places it among Indiana's most Republican-leaning counties, reflecting a rural, working-class electorate that has shifted decisively rightward over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 24.7 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 56.9 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 56.9 points.
A population of 26,409, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,010 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Owen County and Carroll County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Clay County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Clay County, Indiana voted Republican by 56.9 points (R+56.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 12,055 votes cast, 2,495 went Democratic and 9,354 went Republican.
When did Clay County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Clay County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Clay County, Indiana?
Clay County, Indiana has a population of 26,409 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Clay County, Indiana?
Median household income in Clay County, Indiana is $70,010 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Clay County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Clay County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.