Ripley County, Indiana
AkashicRipley County, INTrumpR+61.4
2024 precinct map of Ripley CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Ripley 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 | 80.0% | 11,526 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.6% | 2,682 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 0.8% | 113 |
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25 precincts · 14,405 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 | 18.6%Harris2,682 | 80.0%Trump11,526 | 0.8%Kennedy113 | 14,405 | ||
| R | 19.4%Biden2,774 | 78.9%Trump11,261 | 1.6%Jorgensen229 | 14,271 | ||
| R | 19.1%Clinton2,471 | 75.8%Trump9,806 | 4.0%Johnson513 | 12,935 | ||
| R | 29.4%Obama3,241 | 67.9%Romney7,484 | 2.3%Johnson258 | 11,015 | ||
| R | 34.4%Obama4,187 | 63.9%McCain7,794 | 1.7%Barr207 | 12,188 | ||
| R | 29.7%Kerry3,510 | 69.5%Bush8,224 | 0.8%Badnarik100 | 11,834 | ||
| R | 32.8%Gore3,498 | 65.5%Bush6,988 | 1.8%Buchanan189 | 10,675 | ||
| R | 38.4%Clinton4,097 | 49.7%Dole5,303 | 11.4%Perot1,216 | 10,676 | ||
| R | 31.8%Clinton3,480 | 46.0%Bush5,033 | 22.0%Perot2,406 | 10,937 | ||
| R | 35.9%Dukakis3,605 | 63.8%Bush6,414 | 0.3%Fulani32 | 10,051 | ||
| R | 31.8%Mondale3,336 | 68.0%Reagan7,143 | 0.3%Dennis27 | 10,506 | ||
| R | 39.3%Carter4,022 | 56.4%Reagan5,770 | 4.3%Anderson441 | 10,233 | ||
| R | 47.2%Carter4,792 | 52.1%Ford5,293 | 0.7%Anderson72 | 10,157 | ||
| R | 35.2%McGovern3,601 | 64.5%Nixon6,594 | 0.4%Schmitz36 | 10,231 | ||
| R | 36.4%Humphrey3,787 | 51.8%Nixon5,389 | 11.8%Wallace1,223 | 10,399 | ||
| D | 56.2%Johnson5,933 | 43.5%Goldwater4,587 | 0.3%Hass32 | 10,552 | ||
| R | 43.7%Kennedy4,730 | 56.0%Nixon6,053 | 0.3%Byrd35 | 10,818 | ||
| R | 37.9%Stevenson4,026 | 61.9%Eisenhower6,577 | 0.3%Andrews30 | 10,633 | ||
| R | 37.6%Stevenson4,031 | 62.0%Eisenhower6,650 | 0.4%Hallinan44 | 10,725 | ||
| R | 45.9%Truman4,574 | 53.3%Dewey5,313 | 0.7%Thurmond74 | 9,961 | ||
| R | 40.2%Roosevelt3,835 | 59.1%Dewey5,642 | 0.7%Thomas67 | 9,544 | ||
| R | 44.2%Roosevelt4,834 | 55.4%Willkie6,061 | 0.3%Thomas38 | 10,933 | ||
| D | 51.8%Roosevelt5,546 | 46.0%Landon4,919 | 2.2%Lemke233 | 10,698 | ||
| D | 57.9%Roosevelt5,987 | 41.0%Hoover4,240 | 1.2%Thomas121 | 10,348 | ||
| R | 46.3%Smith4,387 | 53.4%Hoover5,059 | 0.3%Thomas30 | 9,476 | ||
| R | 44.5%Davis4,257 | 49.0%Coolidge4,694 | 6.5%La Follette625 | 9,576 | ||
| R | 42.1%Cox3,976 | 56.8%Harding5,372 | 1.1%Debs104 | 9,452 | ||
| R | 47.3%Wilson2,549 | 49.9%Hughes2,686 | 2.8%Benson150 | 5,385 | ||
| D | 47.9%Wilson2,431 | 29.4%Taft1,492 | 22.6%Roosevelt1,147 | 5,070 | ||
| D | 49.2%Bryan2,749 | 47.7%Taft2,660 | 3.1%Debs173 | 5,582 | ||
| R | 45.1%Parker2,457 | 52.3%Roosevelt2,850 | 2.6%Debs143 | 5,450 | ||
| R | 49.1%Bryan2,732 | 49.2%McKinley2,737 | 1.7%Woolley94 | 5,563 | ||
| D | 50.0%Bryan2,714 | 49.6%McKinley2,690 | 0.4%Palmer19 | 5,423 | ||
| D | 49.0%Cleveland2,442 | 45.2%Harrison2,250 | 5.8%Weaver289 | 4,981 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +3.9% |
| 1896 | +0.4% |
| 1900 | −0.1% |
| 1904 | −7.2% |
| 1908 | +1.6% |
| 1912 | +18.5% |
| 1916 | −2.5% |
| 1920 | −14.8% |
| 1924 | −4.6% |
| 1928 | −7.1% |
| 1932 | +16.9% |
| 1936 | +5.9% |
| 1940 | −11.2% |
| 1944 | −18.9% |
| 1948 | −7.4% |
| 1952 | −24.4% |
| 1956 | −24.0% |
| 1960 | −12.2% |
| 1964 | +12.8% |
| 1968 | −15.4% |
| 1972 | −29.3% |
| 1976 | −4.9% |
| 1980 | −17.1% |
| 1984 | −36.2% |
| 1988 | −27.9% |
| 1992 | −14.2% |
| 1996 | −11.3% |
| 2000 | −32.7% |
| 2004 | −39.8% |
| 2008 | −29.6% |
| 2012 | −38.5% |
| 2016 | −56.7% |
| 2020 | −59.5% |
| 2024 | −61.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 22,215 |
| 2018 | 20,510 |
| 2020 | 20,828 |
| 2022 | 21,594 |
| 2024 | 22,604 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Ripley County, a rural stretch of southeastern Indiana, delivered a 61-point Republican margin in 2024—among the widest in the state—reflecting a decades-long consolidation of rural white working-class voters away from competitive presidential contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.5 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 61.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.4 points.
A population of 29,095, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,573 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wythe County and Franklin County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ripley County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ripley County, Indiana voted Republican by 61.4 points (R+61.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 14,405 votes cast, 2,682 went Democratic and 11,526 went Republican.
When did Ripley County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Ripley County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Ripley County, Indiana?
Ripley County, Indiana has a population of 29,095 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ripley County, Indiana?
Median household income in Ripley County, Indiana is $70,573 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Ripley County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Ripley County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 27 went Republican.