Decatur County, Indiana
AkashicDecatur County, INTrumpR+58.5
2024 precinct map of Decatur CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Decatur 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 | 78.4% | 9,491 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 19.9% | 2,406 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.2% | 146 |
Harris +50Trump +50
20 precincts · 12,111 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 | 19.9%Harris2,406 | 78.4%Trump9,491 | 1.2%Kennedy146 | 12,111 | ||
| R | 19.9%Biden2,439 | 77.9%Trump9,575 | 2.2%Jorgensen273 | 12,287 | ||
| R | 18.5%Clinton2,121 | 76.6%Trump8,790 | 4.2%Johnson487 | 11,478 | ||
| R | 28.5%Obama2,941 | 68.9%Romney7,119 | 2.4%Johnson243 | 10,327 | ||
| R | 37.1%Obama3,892 | 61.5%McCain6,449 | 1.4%Barr147 | 10,488 | ||
| R | 25.7%Kerry2,621 | 73.5%Bush7,499 | 0.8%Badnarik79 | 10,199 | ||
| R | 31.5%Gore2,889 | 66.7%Bush6,115 | 1.8%Buchanan167 | 9,171 | ||
| R | 33.9%Clinton3,190 | 50.8%Dole4,782 | 14.8%Perot1,389 | 9,409 | ||
| R | 27.0%Clinton2,774 | 50.5%Bush5,195 | 22.3%Perot2,299 | 10,291 | ||
| R | 32.1%Dukakis2,979 | 67.4%Bush6,245 | 0.5%Fulani48 | 9,272 | ||
| R | 29.5%Mondale2,766 | 70.0%Reagan6,551 | 0.5%Dennis46 | 9,363 | ||
| R | 36.6%Carter3,646 | 58.5%Reagan5,819 | 4.9%Anderson486 | 9,951 | ||
| R | 43.7%Carter4,365 | 55.6%Ford5,555 | 0.7%Anderson65 | 9,985 | ||
| R | 30.5%McGovern2,994 | 68.8%Nixon6,761 | 0.7%Schmitz67 | 9,822 | ||
| R | 36.6%Humphrey3,602 | 55.7%Nixon5,474 | 7.7%Wallace757 | 9,833 | ||
| D | 53.9%Johnson5,564 | 45.6%Goldwater4,702 | 0.5%Hass49 | 10,315 | ||
| R | 39.3%Kennedy4,080 | 60.2%Nixon6,240 | 0.5%Byrd50 | 10,370 | ||
| R | 34.8%Stevenson3,427 | 64.9%Eisenhower6,390 | 0.3%Andrews34 | 9,851 | ||
| R | 34.1%Stevenson3,393 | 65.2%Eisenhower6,490 | 0.8%Hallinan78 | 9,961 | ||
| R | 42.0%Truman3,808 | 56.9%Dewey5,163 | 1.0%Thurmond95 | 9,066 | ||
| R | 38.6%Roosevelt3,471 | 60.9%Dewey5,479 | 0.6%Thomas53 | 9,003 | ||
| R | 41.9%Roosevelt4,417 | 57.7%Willkie6,087 | 0.4%Thomas43 | 10,547 | ||
| R | 48.4%Roosevelt4,887 | 50.7%Landon5,126 | 0.9%Lemke94 | 10,107 | ||
| D | 53.3%Roosevelt5,437 | 45.6%Hoover4,646 | 1.1%Thomas115 | 10,198 | ||
| R | 41.0%Smith3,791 | 58.4%Hoover5,400 | 0.6%Thomas55 | 9,246 | ||
| R | 44.1%Davis4,092 | 52.9%Coolidge4,907 | 2.9%La Follette270 | 9,269 | ||
| R | 40.7%Cox3,896 | 57.7%Harding5,516 | 1.6%Debs154 | 9,566 | ||
| R | 44.9%Wilson2,374 | 51.4%Hughes2,717 | 3.7%Benson196 | 5,287 | ||
| D | 43.4%Wilson2,246 | 24.4%Taft1,263 | 32.1%Roosevelt1,661 | 5,170 | ||
| R | 45.7%Bryan2,564 | 50.6%Taft2,838 | 3.7%Debs205 | 5,607 | ||
| R | 40.9%Parker2,341 | 55.5%Roosevelt3,178 | 3.6%Debs209 | 5,728 | ||
| R | 46.2%Bryan2,598 | 51.6%McKinley2,900 | 2.2%Woolley124 | 5,622 | ||
| R | 46.5%Bryan2,520 | 52.6%McKinley2,848 | 0.9%Palmer51 | 5,419 | ||
| R | 46.2%Cleveland2,355 | 49.4%Harrison2,519 | 4.4%Weaver226 | 5,100 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −3.2% |
| 1896 | −6.1% |
| 1900 | −5.4% |
| 1904 | −14.6% |
| 1908 | −4.9% |
| 1912 | +19.0% |
| 1916 | −6.5% |
| 1920 | −16.9% |
| 1924 | −8.8% |
| 1928 | −17.4% |
| 1932 | +7.8% |
| 1936 | −2.4% |
| 1940 | −15.8% |
| 1944 | −22.3% |
| 1948 | −14.9% |
| 1952 | −31.1% |
| 1956 | −30.1% |
| 1960 | −20.8% |
| 1964 | +8.4% |
| 1968 | −19.0% |
| 1972 | −38.4% |
| 1976 | −11.9% |
| 1980 | −21.8% |
| 1984 | −40.4% |
| 1988 | −35.2% |
| 1992 | −23.5% |
| 1996 | −16.9% |
| 2000 | −35.2% |
| 2004 | −47.8% |
| 2008 | −24.4% |
| 2012 | −40.5% |
| 2016 | −58.1% |
| 2020 | −58.1% |
| 2024 | −58.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 16,079 |
| 2018 | 16,355 |
| 2020 | 17,216 |
| 2022 | 17,188 |
| 2024 | 17,631 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Decatur County, a rural stretch of south-central Indiana anchored by Greensburg, recorded an R+58.5 presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest in a state where small agricultural counties have moved sharply toward one-party dominance over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 19.0 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 58.5 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 58.5 points.
A population of 26,422, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,783 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Shelby County and LaGrange County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Decatur County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Decatur County, Indiana voted Republican by 58.5 points (R+58.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 12,111 votes cast, 2,406 went Democratic and 9,491 went Republican.
When did Decatur County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Decatur County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Decatur County, Indiana?
Decatur County, Indiana has a population of 26,422 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Decatur County, Indiana?
Median household income in Decatur County, Indiana is $69,783 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Decatur County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Decatur County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 31 went Republican.