DeKalb County, Indiana
AkashicDeKalb County, INTrumpR+47.1
2024 precinct map of DeKalb CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for DeKalb 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 | 72.6% | 14,377 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 25.6% | 5,064 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.1% | 218 |
Harris +50Trump +50
39 precincts · 19,792 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 | 25.6%Harris5,064 | 72.6%Trump14,377 | 1.1%Kennedy218 | 19,792 | ||
| R | 25.3%Biden4,966 | 72.5%Trump14,237 | 2.2%Jorgensen425 | 19,628 | ||
| R | 23.2%Clinton3,941 | 70.9%Trump12,054 | 4.8%Johnson821 | 16,995 | ||
| R | 33.1%Obama5,419 | 64.7%Romney10,587 | 1.9%Johnson309 | 16,360 | ||
| R | 41.8%Obama7,175 | 57.0%McCain9,780 | 1.1%Barr194 | 17,149 | ||
| R | 31.2%Kerry4,810 | 68.0%Bush10,468 | 0.8%Badnarik125 | 15,403 | ||
| R | 34.6%Gore4,776 | 63.1%Bush8,701 | 2.2%Buchanan308 | 13,785 | ||
| R | 36.3%Clinton4,840 | 51.4%Dole6,851 | 11.5%Perot1,534 | 13,339 | ||
| R | 31.0%Clinton4,652 | 44.5%Bush6,682 | 23.7%Perot3,554 | 15,022 | ||
| R | 34.0%Dukakis4,657 | 65.7%Bush9,018 | 0.3%Fulani41 | 13,716 | ||
| R | 34.1%Mondale4,617 | 64.8%Reagan8,769 | 1.0%Dennis142 | 13,528 | ||
| R | 35.2%Carter4,911 | 56.5%Reagan7,886 | 8.3%Anderson1,153 | 13,950 | ||
| R | 43.2%Carter6,151 | 55.2%Ford7,860 | 1.6%Anderson235 | 14,246 | ||
| R | 32.7%McGovern4,354 | 66.4%Nixon8,834 | 0.8%Schmitz109 | 13,297 | ||
| R | 35.6%Humphrey4,790 | 56.9%Nixon7,650 | 7.4%Wallace998 | 13,438 | ||
| D | 54.4%Johnson7,559 | 44.7%Goldwater6,210 | 0.9%Hass120 | 13,889 | ||
| R | 36.9%Kennedy5,277 | 62.7%Nixon8,957 | 0.4%Byrd61 | 14,295 | ||
| R | 32.7%Stevenson4,435 | 66.7%Eisenhower9,061 | 0.6%Andrews79 | 13,575 | ||
| R | 32.3%Stevenson4,347 | 64.7%Eisenhower8,713 | 3.1%Hallinan416 | 13,476 | ||
| R | 43.0%Truman5,439 | 54.9%Dewey6,941 | 2.1%Thurmond272 | 12,652 | ||
| R | 38.8%Roosevelt4,810 | 60.4%Dewey7,479 | 0.8%Thomas98 | 12,387 | ||
| R | 42.4%Roosevelt5,690 | 57.2%Willkie7,676 | 0.4%Thomas60 | 13,426 | ||
| D | 53.5%Roosevelt6,970 | 44.9%Landon5,848 | 1.6%Lemke209 | 13,027 | ||
| D | 55.7%Roosevelt7,235 | 43.1%Hoover5,590 | 1.2%Thomas156 | 12,981 | ||
| R | 35.4%Smith4,077 | 64.0%Hoover7,373 | 0.6%Thomas64 | 11,514 | ||
| R | 37.1%Davis4,133 | 54.6%Coolidge6,093 | 8.3%La Follette928 | 11,154 | ||
| R | 41.1%Cox4,750 | 56.3%Harding6,514 | 2.6%Debs296 | 11,560 | ||
| D | 50.7%Wilson3,372 | 43.5%Hughes2,898 | 5.8%Benson387 | 6,657 | ||
| D | 44.5%Wilson2,766 | 18.1%Taft1,125 | 37.4%Roosevelt2,320 | 6,211 | ||
| D | 52.2%Bryan3,684 | 42.4%Taft2,991 | 5.3%Debs377 | 7,052 | ||
| R | 41.4%Parker2,827 | 50.0%Roosevelt3,416 | 8.7%Debs593 | 6,836 | ||
| D | 50.0%Bryan3,488 | 46.1%McKinley3,218 | 3.9%Woolley273 | 6,979 | ||
| D | 53.4%Bryan3,678 | 45.6%McKinley3,137 | 1.0%Palmer71 | 6,886 | ||
| D | 44.9%Cleveland2,801 | 40.0%Harrison2,499 | 15.1%Weaver944 | 6,244 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +4.8% |
| 1896 | +7.9% |
| 1900 | +3.9% |
| 1904 | −8.6% |
| 1908 | +9.8% |
| 1912 | +26.4% |
| 1916 | +7.1% |
| 1920 | −15.3% |
| 1924 | −17.6% |
| 1928 | −28.6% |
| 1932 | +12.7% |
| 1936 | +8.6% |
| 1940 | −14.8% |
| 1944 | −21.5% |
| 1948 | −11.9% |
| 1952 | −32.4% |
| 1956 | −34.1% |
| 1960 | −25.7% |
| 1964 | +9.7% |
| 1968 | −21.3% |
| 1972 | −33.7% |
| 1976 | −12.0% |
| 1980 | −21.3% |
| 1984 | −30.7% |
| 1988 | −31.8% |
| 1992 | −13.5% |
| 1996 | −15.1% |
| 2000 | −28.5% |
| 2004 | −36.7% |
| 2008 | −15.2% |
| 2012 | −31.6% |
| 2016 | −47.7% |
| 2020 | −47.2% |
| 2024 | −47.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 30,530 |
| 2018 | 28,251 |
| 2020 | 29,031 |
| 2022 | 29,642 |
| 2024 | 29,972 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
DeKalb County in northeastern Indiana has delivered lopsided Republican presidential margins for decades, with 2024's R+47 reflecting a rural, predominantly white electorate with deep roots in agriculture and small manufacturing.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 26.4 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 47.7 points in 2016. The 2024 margin was 47.1 points.
A population of 43,807, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,331 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wabash County and Noble County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did DeKalb County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, DeKalb County, Indiana voted Republican by 47.1 points (R+47.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,792 votes cast, 5,064 went Democratic and 14,377 went Republican.
When did DeKalb County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which DeKalb County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in DeKalb County, Indiana?
DeKalb County, Indiana has a population of 43,807 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in DeKalb County, Indiana?
Median household income in DeKalb County, Indiana is $74,331 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of DeKalb County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in DeKalb County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.