HarrisDemocratic23.8%2,354TrumpRepublican74.5%7,360KennedyIndependent1.0%96
R+50.7- Lead
- 5,006
- Total
- 9,876
- vs nation
- R+49.2
- Turnout
- 58.3%
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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 58.3% of 17,168 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic24.4%2,420TrumpRepublican73.6%7,286JorgensenLibertarian2.0%198
R+49.1- Lead
- 4,866
- Total
- 9,904
- vs nation
- R+53.6
- Turnout
- 61.6%
ClintonDemocratic22.6%1,946TrumpRepublican71.4%6,151JohnsonLibertarian4.9%423
R+48.8- Lead
- 4,205
- Total
- 8,614
- vs nation
- R+50.9
- Turnout
- 53.7%
ObamaDemocratic34.8%2,823RomneyRepublican62.4%5,062JohnsonLibertarian2.7%222
R+27.6- Lead
- 2,239
- Total
- 8,113
- vs nation
- R+31.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic43.7%3,570McCainRepublican54.0%4,415OtherAll other candidates2.3%185
R+10.3- Lead
- 845
- Total
- 8,170
- vs nation
- R+17.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic33.4%2,536BushRepublican65.8%5,000OtherAll other candidates0.9%68
R+32.4- Lead
- 2,464
- Total
- 7,604
- vs nation
- R+29.9
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic34.6%2,253BushRepublican61.8%4,019OtherAll other candidates3.6%231
R+27.2- Lead
- 1,766
- Total
- 6,503
- vs nation
- R+27.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic35.8%2,244DoleRepublican48.8%3,056PerotReform13.9%874
R+13.0- Lead
- 812
- Total
- 6,266
- vs nation
- R+21.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+50.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 21,6042024 5-year
- Median household income
- $62,4642024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 95.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+27.1 in 1912MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+50.7 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Carroll County, IN · twin score 97.1
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
- 58.3%10,008 participants ÷ 17,168 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +24.4 ptsPresidential-dependent
- Drop-off versus state
- -0.7 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 33.9%–49.8%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 8,813 | 16,418 | 53.7% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 9,991 | 16,328 | 61.2% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 10,101 | 16,394 | 61.6% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 6,311 | 16,976 | 37.2% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 10,008 | 17,168 | 58.3% | 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
37 precincts · 9,894 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -WASHINGTON 1WASHINGTON 1 | 411 | 849 | 27 | 1,287 | 31.9% | 66.0% | R+34.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -WASHINGTON 2WASHINGTON 2 | 283 | 491 | 16 | 790 | 35.8% | 62.2% | R+26.3 |
| Precinct -CLAY 01CLAY 01 | 193 | 551 | 9 | 753 | 25.6% | 73.2% | R+47.5 |
| Precinct -JACKSONJACKSON | 99 | 617 | 9 | 725 | 13.7% | 85.1% | R+71.4 |
| Precinct -CLAY 02CLAY 02 | 157 | 428 | 11 | 596 | 26.3% | 71.8% | R+45.5 |
| Precinct -LAFAYETTELAFAYETTE | 132 | 446 | 11 | 589 | 22.4% | 75.7% | R+53.3 |
| Precinct -FRANKLINFRANKLIN | 137 | 440 | 6 | 583 | 23.5% | 75.5% | R+52.0 |
| Precinct -MORGANMORGAN | 101 | 452 | 12 | 565 | 17.9% | 80.0% | R+62.1 |
| Precinct -MONTGOMERYMONTGOMERY | 153 | 385 | 9 | 547 | 28.0% | 70.4% | R+42.4 |
| Precinct -TAYLORTAYLOR | 79 | 400 | 9 | 488 | 16.2% | 82.0% | R+65.8 |
| Precinct -WASHINGTON 4WASHINGTON 4 | 129 | 347 | 11 | 487 | 26.5% | 71.3% | R+44.8 |
| Precinct -JEFFERSONJEFFERSON | 90 | 374 | 6 | 470 | 19.1% | 79.6% | R+60.4 |
| Precinct -WAYNE 02WAYNE 02 | 89 | 305 | 12 | 406 | 21.9% | 75.1% | R+53.2 |
| Precinct -MARIONMARION | 65 | 311 | 12 | 388 | 16.8% | 80.2% | R+63.4 |
| Precinct -JENNINGSJENNINGS | 68 | 294 | 5 | 367 | 18.5% | 80.1% | R+61.6 |
| Precinct -WASHINGTON 3WASHINGTON 3 | 78 | 267 | 8 | 353 | 22.1% | 75.6% | R+53.5 |
| Precinct -WAYNE 01WAYNE 01 | 64 | 231 | 5 | 300 | 21.3% | 77.0% | R+55.7 |
| Precinct -HARRISONHARRISON | 26 | 172 | 2 | 200 | 13.0% | 86.0% | R+73.0 |
| CLAY 0118_1811900010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| CLAY 0218_1811900020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| FRANKLIN18_1811900030 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| HARRISON18_1811900050 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| JACKSON18_1811900060 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| JEFFERSON18_1811900070 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| JENNINGS18_1811900090 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| LAFAYETTE18_1811900100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| MARION18_1811900110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| MONTGOMERY18_1811900140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| MORGAN18_1811900130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| TAYLOR18_1811900150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| WASHINGTON 0118_1811900160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| WASHINGTON 0218_1811900170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| WASHINGTON 0318_1811900180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| WASHINGTON 0418_1811900190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| WASHINGTON 0518_1811900200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| WAYNE 0118_1811900210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| WAYNE 0218_1811900220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
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
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 | 23.9%2,151 | 76.1%6,866 | 9,017 |
U.S. Senate
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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
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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 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+333 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net +533 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $52,977 in average income, against $62,551 for residents who stayed — 15% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+8.4 on average — 42 points more Democratic-leaning than Owen County, IN itself (R+50.7).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Monroe County, IN165D+27.4
- Marion County, IN78D+27.6
- Morgan County, IN67R+54.3
- Putnam County, IN49R+52.0
- Greene County, IN42R+53.7
- Hendricks County, IN34R+21.5
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Monroe County, IN142
- Putnam County, IN63
- Marion County, IN51
- Morgan County, IN45
- Greene County, IN43
- Clay County, IN37
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 | −100 |
| 2012 | −143 |
| 2013 | −182 |
| 2014 | −154 |
| 2015 | −181 |
| 2016 | +88 |
| 2017 | −80 |
| 2018 | +104 |
| 2019 | −4 |
| 2021 | +236 |
| 2022 | +175 |
| 2023 | +283 |
| 2024 | +158 |
| 2025 | +333 |
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 Carroll County and Randolph County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Carroll County
Indiana
97.1twin score
elasticity% unaffiliated2016 margin
Randolph County
Indiana
95.0twin score
elasticity% unaffiliated2016–2020 trajectory
Clay County
Indiana
94.9twin score
elasticity12-yr trend% White
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 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.