HarrisDemocratic32.2%14,312TrumpRepublican65.9%29,288KennedyIndependent1.0%456
R+33.7- Lead
- 14,976
- Total
- 44,450
- vs nation
- R+32.2
- Turnout
- 70.6%
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
2024 turnout 70.6% of 63,543 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic30.1%12,895TrumpRepublican67.6%28,996JorgensenLibertarian2.4%1,016
R+37.5- Lead
- 16,101
- Total
- 42,911
- vs nation
- R+42.0
- Turnout
- 74.9%
ClintonDemocratic24.4%8,903TrumpRepublican68.8%25,067JohnsonLibertarian5.7%2,077
R+44.3- Lead
- 16,164
- Total
- 36,460
- vs nation
- R+46.4
- Turnout
- 68.8%
ObamaDemocratic28.4%9,319RomneyRepublican69.4%22,796JohnsonLibertarian2.2%707
R+41.0- Lead
- 13,477
- Total
- 32,843
- vs nation
- R+44.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic34.7%11,874McCainRepublican64.3%22,008OtherAll other candidates1.1%371
R+29.6- Lead
- 10,134
- Total
- 34,253
- vs nation
- R+36.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic24.8%6,912BushRepublican74.5%20,771OtherAll other candidates0.7%184
R+49.7- Lead
- 13,859
- Total
- 27,867
- vs nation
- R+47.3
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic28.3%6,503BushRepublican69.5%15,943OtherAll other candidates2.2%504
R+41.1- Lead
- 9,440
- Total
- 22,950
- vs nation
- R+41.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic28.6%6,123DoleRepublican60.2%12,907PerotReform10.5%2,258
R+31.7- Lead
- 6,784
- Total
- 21,428
- vs nation
- R+40.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+33.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 84,0372024 5-year
- Median household income
- $93,1862024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 88.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+37.1 in 1912MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+56.2 in 1972MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Johnson County, IN · twin score 91.5
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 70.6%44,852 participants ÷ 63,543 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +35.1 ptsPresidential-dependent
- Drop-off versus state
- +10.0 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 35.4%–60.4%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 37,077 | 53,904 | 68.8% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 46,361 | 55,543 | 83.5% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 43,468 | 58,008 | 74.9% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 24,277 | 61,018 | 39.8% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 44,852 | 63,543 | 70.6% | A/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
85 precincts · 44,584 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -V-01V-01 | 790 | 1,316 | 38 | 2,144 | 36.8% | 61.4% | R+24.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -SC-02SC-02 | 520 | 1,260 | 40 | 1,820 | 28.6% | 69.2% | R+40.7 |
| Precinct -M-01 SOUTHEASTM-01 SOUTHEAST | 882 | 819 | 45 | 1,746 | 50.5% | 46.9% | D+3.6 |
| Precinct -G-01 EASTG-01 EAST | 509 | 1,099 | 39 | 1,647 | 30.9% | 66.7% | R+35.8 |
| Precinct -SC-07SC-07 | 485 | 1,019 | 29 | 1,533 | 31.6% | 66.5% | R+34.8 |
| Precinct -M-01M-01 | 617 | 865 | 30 | 1,512 | 40.8% | 57.2% | R+16.4 |
| Precinct -F-01F-01 | 509 | 915 | 31 | 1,455 | 35.0% | 62.9% | R+27.9 |
| Precinct -BC-02 NBC-02 N | 730 | 503 | 28 | 1,261 | 57.9% | 39.9% | D+18.0 |
| Precinct -SC-06SC-06 | 387 | 826 | 30 | 1,243 | 31.1% | 66.5% | R+35.3 |
| Precinct -SC-09SC-09 | 303 | 891 | 36 | 1,230 | 24.6% | 72.4% | R+47.8 |
| Precinct -G-04 CENTRALG-04 CENTRAL | 396 | 770 | 30 | 1,196 | 33.1% | 64.4% | R+31.3 |
| Precinct -BC-01BC-01 | 332 | 808 | 31 | 1,171 | 28.4% | 69.0% | R+40.6 |
| Precinct -BC-05BC-05 | 561 | 515 | 32 | 1,108 | 50.6% | 46.5% | D+4.2 |
| Precinct -C-02C-02 | 283 | 793 | 29 | 1,105 | 25.6% | 71.8% | R+46.2 |
| Precinct -SC-08SC-08 | 318 | 753 | 28 | 1,099 | 28.9% | 68.5% | R+39.6 |
| Precinct -GN-01GN-01 | 212 | 815 | 18 | 1,045 | 20.3% | 78.0% | R+57.7 |
| Precinct -G-05 SOUTHG-05 SOUTH | 270 | 730 | 32 | 1,032 | 26.2% | 70.7% | R+44.6 |
| Precinct -G-01 SOUTHG-01 SOUTH | 315 | 692 | 14 | 1,021 | 30.9% | 67.8% | R+36.9 |
| Precinct -SC-01 WSC-01 W | 325 | 655 | 31 | 1,011 | 32.1% | 64.8% | R+32.6 |
| Precinct -J-01J-01 | 186 | 759 | 16 | 961 | 19.4% | 79.0% | R+59.6 |
| Precinct -G-01 NORTHG-01 NORTH | 331 | 596 | 23 | 950 | 34.8% | 62.7% | R+27.9 |
| Precinct -BC-04BC-04 | 324 | 582 | 16 | 922 | 35.1% | 63.1% | R+28.0 |
| Precinct -G-05 NORTHG-05 NORTH | 305 | 586 | 21 | 912 | 33.4% | 64.3% | R+30.8 |
| Precinct -C-03C-03 | 198 | 692 | 19 | 909 | 21.8% | 76.1% | R+54.3 |
| Precinct -M-02M-02 | 418 | 436 | 14 | 868 | 48.2% | 50.2% | R+2.1 |
| Precinct -BR-01BR-01 | 158 | 688 | 17 | 863 | 18.3% | 79.7% | R+61.4 |
| Precinct -F-02F-02 | 261 | 555 | 13 | 829 | 31.5% | 66.9% | R+35.5 |
| Precinct -G-02 SOUTHG-02 SOUTH | 267 | 546 | 13 | 826 | 32.3% | 66.1% | R+33.8 |
| Precinct -BW-01 EBW-01 E | 158 | 615 | 10 | 783 | 20.2% | 78.5% | R+58.4 |
| Precinct -BN-01BN-01 | 121 | 635 | 13 | 769 | 15.7% | 82.6% | R+66.8 |
| Precinct -G-04 EASTG-04 EAST | 247 | 498 | 22 | 767 | 32.2% | 64.9% | R+32.7 |
| Precinct -G-04 WESTG-04 WEST | 250 | 488 | 11 | 749 | 33.4% | 65.2% | R+31.8 |
| Precinct -SC-03SC-03 | 187 | 526 | 18 | 731 | 25.6% | 72.0% | R+46.4 |
| Precinct -V-01 NORTHWESTV-01 NORTHWEST | 306 | 415 | 9 | 730 | 41.9% | 56.8% | R+14.9 |
| Precinct -SC-05SC-05 | 152 | 506 | 14 | 672 | 22.6% | 75.3% | R+52.7 |
| Precinct -G-03 CENTRALG-03 CENTRAL | 205 | 426 | 22 | 653 | 31.4% | 65.2% | R+33.8 |
| Precinct -C-01C-01 | 165 | 473 | 13 | 651 | 25.3% | 72.7% | R+47.3 |
| Precinct -G-02 NORTHG-02 NORTH | 252 | 374 | 21 | 647 | 38.9% | 57.8% | R+18.9 |
| Precinct -BC-03BC-03 | 219 | 386 | 11 | 616 | 35.6% | 62.7% | R+27.1 |
| Precinct -G-03 NORTHG-03 NORTH | 181 | 387 | 14 | 582 | 31.1% | 66.5% | R+35.4 |
| Precinct -BN-02BN-02 | 99 | 460 | 6 | 565 | 17.5% | 81.4% | R+63.9 |
| Precinct -BW-01 WBW-01 W | 113 | 392 | 4 | 509 | 22.2% | 77.0% | R+54.8 |
| Precinct -C-04C-04 | 102 | 319 | 11 | 432 | 23.6% | 73.8% | R+50.2 |
| Precinct -SC-01 ESC-01 E | 98 | 265 | 11 | 374 | 26.2% | 70.9% | R+44.7 |
| Precinct -SC-04SC-04 | 80 | 280 | 13 | 373 | 21.4% | 75.1% | R+53.6 |
| Precinct -BC-02 SBC-02 S | 90 | 231 | 14 | 335 | 26.9% | 69.0% | R+42.1 |
| Precinct -G-03 NORTHEASTG-03 NORTHEAST | 95 | 128 | 4 | 227 | 41.9% | 56.4% | R+14.5 |
| BLUE RIVER 0118_1805900010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| BRANDYWINE 0118_1805900020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| BROWN 0118_1805900030 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| BROWN 0218_1805900040 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| BUCK CREEK 0118_1805900050 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| BUCK CREEK 0218_1805900060 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| BUCK CREEK 0318_1805900070 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| BUCK CREEK 0418_1805900080 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| BUCK CREEK 0518_1805900090 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Center 0118_1805900100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| CENTER 0218_1805900110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| CENTER 0318_1805900120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Center 0418_1805900130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| FORTVILLE 0118_1805900140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| FORTVILLE 0218_1805900150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREEN 0118_1805900160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREENFIELD 0118_1805900170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREENFIELD 0218_1805900180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREENFIELD 0318_1805900190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREENFIELD 0418_1805900200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Greenfield 0518_1805900210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREENFIELD 0618_1805900220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREENFIELD 0718_1805900230 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREENFIELD 0818_1805900240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Greenfield 0918_1805900250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| GREENFIELD 1018_1805900260 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| JACKSON 0118_1805900270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| SUGAR CREEK 0118_1805900280 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| SUGAR CREEK 0218_1805900290 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| SUGAR CREEK 0318_1805900300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| SUGAR CREEK 0418_1805900310 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| SUGAR CREEK 0518_1805900320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Sugar Creek 0618_1805900330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| SUGAR CREEK 0718_1805900340 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| SUGAR CREEK 0818_1805900350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| SUGAR CREEK 0918_1805900360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| VERNON 0118_1805900370 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Vernon 0218_1805900380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +8.8% |
| 1896 | +12.6% |
| 1900 | +11.9% |
| 1904 | +3.0% |
| 1908 | +10.0% |
| 1912 | +37.1% |
| 1916 | +12.5% |
| 1920 | +5.6% |
| 1924 | +3.5% |
| 1928 | −13.7% |
| 1932 | +17.7% |
| 1936 | +17.6% |
| 1940 | +1.2% |
| 1944 | −4.9% |
| 1948 | +2.3% |
| 1952 | −20.9% |
| 1956 | −20.3% |
| 1960 | −20.9% |
| 1964 | +1.6% |
| 1968 | −27.0% |
| 1972 | −56.2% |
| 1976 | −23.6% |
| 1980 | −38.4% |
| 1984 | −47.6% |
| 1988 | −42.7% |
| 1992 | −30.6% |
| 1996 | −31.7% |
| 2000 | −41.1% |
| 2004 | −49.7% |
| 2008 | −29.6% |
| 2012 | −41.0% |
| 2016 | −44.3% |
| 2020 | −37.5% |
| 2024 | −33.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House · 36 Senate · 3 Senate special · 12 governor
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 32.3%13,174 | 67.7%27,642 | 40,816 |
U.S. Senate
Each row shows U.S. Senate votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
U.S. Senate special elections
Each row shows U.S. Senate special votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 56,609 |
| 2018 | 54,528 |
| 2020 | 58,411 |
| 2022 | 61,137 |
| 2024 | 65,280 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+1,919 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net +16,552 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $74,593 in average income, against $93,781 for residents who stayed — 20% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean D+2.3 on average — 36 points more Democratic-leaning than Hancock County, IN itself (R+33.7).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Marion County, IN1,362D+27.6
- Hamilton County, IN559R+6.1
- Madison County, IN188R+26.9
- Henry County, IN132R+47.7
- Shelby County, IN127R+48.0
- Johnson County, IN122R+34.3
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Marion County, IN756
- Hamilton County, IN286
- Madison County, IN203
- Henry County, IN180
- Shelby County, IN120
- Johnson County, IN77
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −28 |
| 2012 | +101 |
| 2013 | +258 |
| 2014 | +607 |
| 2015 | +499 |
| 2016 | +1,220 |
| 2017 | +1,070 |
| 2018 | +1,252 |
| 2019 | +1,457 |
| 2021 | +1,707 |
| 2022 | +1,180 |
| 2023 | +2,911 |
| 2024 | +2,399 |
| 2025 | +1,919 |
Hancock County's population has climbed steadily as suburban sprawl pushes east from Marion County, yet its presidential margins have remained among Indiana's widest, with the 2024 gap exceeding 33 points.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 37.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 56.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.8 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 33.7 points.
A population of 84,037, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $93,186 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Johnson County and Hendricks County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Johnson County
Indiana
91.5twin score
12-yr trendelasticity2000–2004 trajectory≠ % Asian
Hendricks County
Indiana
91.0twin score
12-yr trendelasticity2000–2004 trajectory≠ American ancestry
Butler County
Kansas
90.5twin score
12-yr trend2004–2012 trajectory% unaffiliated
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hancock County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hancock County, Indiana voted Republican by 33.7 points (R+33.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 44,450 votes cast, 14,312 went Democratic and 29,288 went Republican.
When did Hancock County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Hancock County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Hancock County, Indiana?
Hancock County, Indiana has a population of 84,037 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hancock County, Indiana?
Median household income in Hancock County, Indiana is $93,186 — above the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Hancock County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Hancock County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.