Gibson County, Indiana
AkashicGibson County, INTrumpR+51.4
2024 precinct map of Gibson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Gibson 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 | 74.8% | 11,896 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 23.4% | 3,722 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.2% | 183 |
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34 precincts · 15,901 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 | 23.4%Harris3,722 | 74.8%Trump11,896 | 1.2%Kennedy183 | 15,901 | ||
| R | 24.9%Biden4,023 | 73.1%Trump11,817 | 2.0%Jorgensen321 | 16,161 | ||
| R | 24.0%Clinton3,720 | 71.6%Trump11,079 | 4.3%Johnson673 | 15,481 | ||
| R | 33.5%Obama4,928 | 64.4%Romney9,487 | 2.1%Johnson303 | 14,721 | ||
| R | 42.8%Obama6,455 | 56.0%McCain8,449 | 1.3%Barr191 | 15,095 | ||
| R | 36.8%Kerry5,378 | 62.5%Bush9,133 | 0.7%Badnarik103 | 14,614 | ||
| R | 42.1%Gore5,802 | 56.2%Bush7,734 | 1.7%Buchanan236 | 13,772 | ||
| D | 48.0%Clinton6,488 | 39.9%Dole5,392 | 11.7%Perot1,585 | 13,528 | ||
| D | 46.7%Clinton6,909 | 34.9%Bush5,172 | 18.1%Perot2,680 | 14,800 | ||
| R | 47.9%Dukakis7,031 | 51.8%Bush7,610 | 0.3%Fulani43 | 14,684 | ||
| R | 44.9%Mondale7,082 | 54.6%Reagan8,618 | 0.5%Dennis77 | 15,777 | ||
| R | 45.0%Carter6,834 | 50.3%Reagan7,643 | 4.7%Anderson712 | 15,189 | ||
| D | 54.0%Carter8,430 | 45.5%Ford7,105 | 0.4%Anderson64 | 15,599 | ||
| R | 38.0%McGovern5,633 | 61.5%Nixon9,115 | 0.5%Schmitz71 | 14,819 | ||
| R | 42.5%Humphrey6,777 | 47.9%Nixon7,645 | 9.6%Wallace1,535 | 15,957 | ||
| D | 63.8%Johnson10,507 | 35.6%Goldwater5,865 | 0.5%Hass86 | 16,458 | ||
| R | 45.6%Kennedy7,479 | 53.9%Nixon8,838 | 0.5%Byrd82 | 16,399 | ||
| R | 43.9%Stevenson7,318 | 55.6%Eisenhower9,256 | 0.5%Andrews79 | 16,653 | ||
| R | 44.8%Stevenson7,617 | 54.0%Eisenhower9,171 | 1.2%Hallinan198 | 16,986 | ||
| D | 50.8%Truman7,988 | 47.3%Dewey7,431 | 1.8%Thurmond290 | 15,709 | ||
| R | 48.1%Roosevelt7,462 | 50.9%Dewey7,895 | 1.1%Thomas168 | 15,525 | ||
| D | 50.6%Roosevelt8,709 | 48.3%Willkie8,326 | 1.1%Thomas188 | 17,223 | ||
| D | 56.2%Roosevelt9,392 | 42.4%Landon7,078 | 1.4%Lemke240 | 16,710 | ||
| D | 57.8%Roosevelt9,162 | 39.3%Hoover6,237 | 2.9%Thomas464 | 15,863 | ||
| R | 41.3%Smith5,882 | 57.1%Hoover8,137 | 1.7%Thomas240 | 14,259 | ||
| R | 43.0%Davis6,149 | 49.6%Coolidge7,100 | 7.4%La Follette1,059 | 14,308 | ||
| R | 43.7%Cox6,384 | 51.3%Harding7,498 | 5.0%Debs728 | 14,610 | ||
| D | 48.3%Wilson3,765 | 45.8%Hughes3,576 | 5.9%Benson460 | 7,801 | ||
| D | 44.4%Wilson3,250 | 31.0%Taft2,266 | 24.6%Roosevelt1,798 | 7,314 | ||
| R | 47.2%Bryan3,656 | 48.4%Taft3,753 | 4.4%Debs338 | 7,747 | ||
| R | 42.7%Parker3,221 | 51.3%Roosevelt3,871 | 6.1%Debs458 | 7,550 | ||
| R | 47.3%Bryan3,509 | 49.1%McKinley3,648 | 3.6%Woolley267 | 7,424 | ||
| D | 50.5%Bryan3,622 | 48.4%McKinley3,471 | 1.1%Palmer82 | 7,175 | ||
| R | 40.7%Cleveland2,460 | 45.3%Harrison2,738 | 13.9%Weaver841 | 6,039 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −4.6% |
| 1896 | +2.1% |
| 1900 | −1.9% |
| 1904 | −8.6% |
| 1908 | −1.3% |
| 1912 | +13.5% |
| 1916 | +2.4% |
| 1920 | −7.6% |
| 1924 | −6.6% |
| 1928 | −15.8% |
| 1932 | +18.4% |
| 1936 | +13.8% |
| 1940 | +2.2% |
| 1944 | −2.8% |
| 1948 | +3.5% |
| 1952 | −9.1% |
| 1956 | −11.6% |
| 1960 | −8.3% |
| 1964 | +28.2% |
| 1968 | −5.4% |
| 1972 | −23.5% |
| 1976 | +8.5% |
| 1980 | −5.3% |
| 1984 | −9.7% |
| 1988 | −3.9% |
| 1992 | +11.7% |
| 1996 | +8.1% |
| 2000 | −14.0% |
| 2004 | −25.7% |
| 2008 | −13.2% |
| 2012 | −31.0% |
| 2016 | −47.5% |
| 2020 | −48.2% |
| 2024 | −51.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 24,653 |
| 2018 | 22,784 |
| 2020 | 23,343 |
| 2022 | 24,099 |
| 2024 | 23,623 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Gibson County's R+51.4 presidential margin in 2024 places it among Indiana's most heavily one-sided rural counties. Its economy centers on agriculture and a major coal-fired power station, anchoring a working-class demographic with little urban counterweight.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 28.2 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 51.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 51.4 points.
A population of 33,000, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,573 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Moultrie County and White County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Gibson County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Gibson County, Indiana voted Republican by 51.4 points (R+51.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 15,901 votes cast, 3,722 went Democratic and 11,896 went Republican.
When did Gibson County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Gibson County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Gibson County, Indiana?
Gibson County, Indiana has a population of 33,000 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Gibson County, Indiana?
Median household income in Gibson County, Indiana is $67,573 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Gibson County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Gibson County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 23 went Republican.