Owen County, Indiana
AkashicOwen County, INTrumpR+50.7
2024 precinct map of Owen CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Owen 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 | 74.5% | 7,360 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 23.8% | 2,354 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.0% | 96 |
Harris +50Trump +50
18 precincts · 9,876 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 | 23.8%Harris2,354 | 74.5%Trump7,360 | 1.0%Kennedy96 | 9,876 | ||
| R | 24.4%Biden2,420 | 73.6%Trump7,286 | 2.0%Jorgensen198 | 9,904 | ||
| R | 22.6%Clinton1,946 | 71.4%Trump6,151 | 4.9%Johnson423 | 8,614 | ||
| R | 34.8%Obama2,823 | 62.4%Romney5,062 | 2.7%Johnson222 | 8,113 | ||
| R | 43.7%Obama3,570 | 54.0%McCain4,415 | 2.3%Barr185 | 8,170 | ||
| R | 33.4%Kerry2,536 | 65.8%Bush5,000 | 0.9%Badnarik68 | 7,604 | ||
| R | 34.6%Gore2,253 | 61.8%Bush4,019 | 3.6%Buchanan231 | 6,503 | ||
| R | 35.8%Clinton2,244 | 48.8%Dole3,056 | 13.9%Perot874 | 6,266 | ||
| R | 33.7%Clinton2,207 | 42.0%Bush2,753 | 23.8%Perot1,563 | 6,555 | ||
| R | 39.0%Dukakis2,484 | 60.3%Bush3,837 | 0.7%Fulani42 | 6,363 | ||
| R | 32.9%Mondale2,082 | 66.5%Reagan4,204 | 0.6%Dennis37 | 6,323 | ||
| R | 37.4%Carter2,325 | 58.5%Reagan3,632 | 4.1%Anderson255 | 6,212 | ||
| D | 51.2%Carter3,103 | 47.8%Ford2,896 | 0.9%Anderson56 | 6,055 | ||
| R | 30.4%McGovern1,708 | 69.2%Nixon3,896 | 0.4%Schmitz22 | 5,626 | ||
| R | 34.4%Humphrey1,932 | 51.6%Nixon2,898 | 14.0%Wallace788 | 5,618 | ||
| D | 54.2%Johnson3,339 | 45.3%Goldwater2,788 | 0.5%Hass33 | 6,160 | ||
| R | 38.8%Kennedy2,379 | 60.4%Nixon3,700 | 0.8%Byrd49 | 6,128 | ||
| R | 41.0%Stevenson2,581 | 58.5%Eisenhower3,685 | 0.6%Andrews35 | 6,301 | ||
| R | 40.5%Stevenson2,577 | 58.4%Eisenhower3,713 | 1.1%Hallinan71 | 6,361 | ||
| R | 46.6%Truman2,738 | 51.1%Dewey3,002 | 2.2%Thurmond130 | 5,870 | ||
| R | 43.5%Roosevelt2,602 | 55.5%Dewey3,318 | 0.9%Thomas55 | 5,975 | ||
| R | 45.4%Roosevelt3,121 | 54.0%Willkie3,709 | 0.6%Thomas38 | 6,868 | ||
| D | 52.6%Roosevelt3,498 | 46.5%Landon3,091 | 0.9%Lemke59 | 6,648 | ||
| D | 58.4%Roosevelt3,639 | 38.9%Hoover2,423 | 2.8%Thomas174 | 6,236 | ||
| R | 43.9%Smith2,420 | 55.0%Hoover3,036 | 1.1%Thomas61 | 5,517 | ||
| D | 48.2%Davis2,670 | 47.4%Coolidge2,627 | 4.4%La Follette244 | 5,541 | ||
| R | 48.4%Cox2,948 | 49.2%Harding2,997 | 2.4%Debs149 | 6,094 | ||
| D | 51.1%Wilson1,812 | 44.7%Hughes1,585 | 4.3%Benson151 | 3,548 | ||
| D | 48.3%Wilson1,621 | 21.2%Taft711 | 30.5%Roosevelt1,023 | 3,355 | ||
| D | 52.2%Bryan2,023 | 44.5%Taft1,726 | 3.3%Debs127 | 3,876 | ||
| D | 49.5%Parker1,841 | 46.3%Roosevelt1,721 | 4.2%Debs158 | 3,720 | ||
| D | 53.4%Bryan2,057 | 44.3%McKinley1,706 | 2.3%Woolley90 | 3,853 | ||
| D | 53.7%Bryan2,070 | 45.4%McKinley1,751 | 0.8%Palmer32 | 3,853 | ||
| D | 48.2%Cleveland1,738 | 43.5%Harrison1,569 | 8.3%Weaver299 | 3,606 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +4.7% |
| 1896 | +8.3% |
| 1900 | +9.1% |
| 1904 | +3.2% |
| 1908 | +7.7% |
| 1912 | +27.1% |
| 1916 | +6.4% |
| 1920 | −0.8% |
| 1924 | +0.8% |
| 1928 | −11.2% |
| 1932 | +19.5% |
| 1936 | +6.1% |
| 1940 | −8.6% |
| 1944 | −12.0% |
| 1948 | −4.5% |
| 1952 | −17.9% |
| 1956 | −17.5% |
| 1960 | −21.6% |
| 1964 | +8.9% |
| 1968 | −17.2% |
| 1972 | −38.9% |
| 1976 | +3.4% |
| 1980 | −21.0% |
| 1984 | −33.6% |
| 1988 | −21.3% |
| 1992 | −8.3% |
| 1996 | −13.0% |
| 2000 | −27.2% |
| 2004 | −32.4% |
| 2008 | −10.3% |
| 2012 | −27.6% |
| 2016 | −48.8% |
| 2020 | −49.1% |
| 2024 | −50.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14,870 |
| 2018 | 13,562 |
| 2020 | 14,332 |
| 2022 | 15,057 |
| 2024 | 15,685 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Owen County's R+50.7 margin in 2024 places it among Indiana's most decisively one-sided counties, reflecting a broader rural realignment across southern Indiana's forested hill country over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 27.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 50.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.7 points.
A population of 21,604, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,464 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Clay County and Carroll County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Owen County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Owen County, Indiana voted Republican by 50.7 points (R+50.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,876 votes cast, 2,354 went Democratic and 7,360 went Republican.
When did Owen County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Owen County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Owen County, Indiana?
Owen County, Indiana has a population of 21,604 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Owen County, Indiana?
Median household income in Owen County, Indiana is $62,464 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Owen County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Owen County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 22 went Republican.