Rush County, Indiana
AkashicRush County, INTrumpR+54.0
2024 precinct map of Rush CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Rush 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 | 75.9% | 5,812 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.9% | 1,675 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.4% | 108 |
Harris +50Trump +50
17 precincts · 7,656 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 | 21.9%Harris1,675 | 75.9%Trump5,812 | 1.4%Kennedy108 | 7,656 | ||
| R | 22.1%Biden1,754 | 76.1%Trump6,035 | 1.8%Jorgensen143 | 7,932 | ||
| R | 21.0%Clinton1,525 | 72.8%Trump5,292 | 5.5%Johnson397 | 7,266 | ||
| R | 31.6%Obama2,221 | 65.9%Romney4,633 | 2.4%Johnson172 | 7,026 | ||
| R | 42.3%Obama3,229 | 56.0%McCain4,271 | 1.7%Barr129 | 7,629 | ||
| R | 27.0%Kerry2,000 | 72.3%Bush5,363 | 0.8%Badnarik58 | 7,421 | ||
| R | 32.5%Gore2,370 | 65.2%Bush4,749 | 2.3%Buchanan165 | 7,284 | ||
| R | 34.7%Clinton2,578 | 51.5%Dole3,827 | 13.1%Perot973 | 7,428 | ||
| R | 27.1%Clinton2,168 | 48.4%Bush3,873 | 24.3%Perot1,948 | 8,008 | ||
| R | 32.3%Dukakis2,451 | 67.4%Bush5,112 | 0.3%Fulani20 | 7,583 | ||
| R | 29.7%Mondale2,307 | 69.9%Reagan5,429 | 0.5%Dennis35 | 7,771 | ||
| R | 31.8%Carter2,388 | 64.3%Reagan4,829 | 3.9%Anderson294 | 7,511 | ||
| R | 39.0%Carter3,052 | 60.3%Ford4,723 | 0.7%Anderson55 | 7,830 | ||
| R | 22.8%McGovern1,764 | 76.9%Nixon5,965 | 0.3%Schmitz23 | 7,752 | ||
| R | 31.3%Humphrey2,636 | 59.4%Nixon5,004 | 9.3%Wallace781 | 8,421 | ||
| R | 49.3%Johnson4,450 | 49.9%Goldwater4,507 | 0.8%Hass68 | 9,025 | ||
| R | 35.9%Kennedy3,516 | 63.5%Nixon6,215 | 0.5%Byrd51 | 9,782 | ||
| R | 34.9%Stevenson3,346 | 64.7%Eisenhower6,202 | 0.4%Andrews39 | 9,587 | ||
| R | 32.3%Stevenson3,348 | 66.8%Eisenhower6,918 | 0.8%Hallinan87 | 10,353 | ||
| R | 40.9%Truman3,814 | 57.5%Dewey5,362 | 1.6%Thurmond145 | 9,321 | ||
| R | 39.6%Roosevelt3,891 | 59.6%Dewey5,853 | 0.8%Thomas77 | 9,821 | ||
| R | 39.6%Roosevelt4,282 | 60.0%Willkie6,486 | 0.4%Thomas39 | 10,807 | ||
| D | 52.2%Roosevelt5,999 | 47.5%Landon5,457 | 0.4%Lemke44 | 11,500 | ||
| R | 49.1%Roosevelt5,056 | 49.5%Hoover5,094 | 1.4%Thomas140 | 10,290 | ||
| R | 30.9%Smith2,996 | 68.4%Hoover6,640 | 0.8%Thomas75 | 9,711 | ||
| R | 35.9%Davis3,415 | 62.6%Coolidge5,958 | 1.6%La Follette148 | 9,521 | ||
| R | 41.8%Cox4,513 | 56.6%Harding6,113 | 1.6%Debs177 | 10,803 | ||
| R | 44.6%Wilson2,569 | 51.2%Hughes2,950 | 4.2%Benson241 | 5,760 | ||
| D | 41.4%Wilson2,312 | 34.6%Taft1,931 | 24.0%Roosevelt1,343 | 5,586 | ||
| R | 43.4%Bryan2,544 | 53.0%Taft3,102 | 3.6%Debs211 | 5,857 | ||
| R | 41.5%Parker2,363 | 54.1%Roosevelt3,082 | 4.4%Debs250 | 5,695 | ||
| R | 44.9%Bryan2,503 | 52.2%McKinley2,913 | 2.9%Woolley163 | 5,579 | ||
| R | 46.7%Bryan2,602 | 51.9%McKinley2,891 | 1.4%Palmer80 | 5,573 | ||
| R | 44.1%Cleveland2,210 | 51.3%Harrison2,566 | 4.6%Weaver230 | 5,006 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −7.1% |
| 1896 | −5.2% |
| 1900 | −7.3% |
| 1904 | −12.6% |
| 1908 | −9.5% |
| 1912 | +6.8% |
| 1916 | −6.6% |
| 1920 | −14.8% |
| 1924 | −26.7% |
| 1928 | −37.5% |
| 1932 | −0.4% |
| 1936 | +4.7% |
| 1940 | −20.4% |
| 1944 | −20.0% |
| 1948 | −16.6% |
| 1952 | −34.5% |
| 1956 | −29.8% |
| 1960 | −27.6% |
| 1964 | −0.6% |
| 1968 | −28.1% |
| 1972 | −54.2% |
| 1976 | −21.3% |
| 1980 | −32.5% |
| 1984 | −40.2% |
| 1988 | −35.1% |
| 1992 | −21.3% |
| 1996 | −16.8% |
| 2000 | −32.7% |
| 2004 | −45.3% |
| 2008 | −13.7% |
| 2012 | −34.3% |
| 2016 | −51.8% |
| 2020 | −54.0% |
| 2024 | −54.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11,871 |
| 2018 | 10,762 |
| 2020 | 11,148 |
| 2022 | 11,396 |
| 2024 | 11,826 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Rush County's 2024 presidential margin of R+54 reflects a broader shift in small-town east-central Indiana toward lopsided single-party majorities, leaving Democrats with little competitive foothold in local or federal contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 6.8 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 54.2 points in 1972. The 2024 margin was 54.0 points.
A population of 16,739, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,473 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Benton County and Tipton County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rush County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rush County, Indiana voted Republican by 54.0 points (R+54.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,656 votes cast, 1,675 went Democratic and 5,812 went Republican.
When did Rush County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Rush County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1936.
How many people live in Rush County, Indiana?
Rush County, Indiana has a population of 16,739 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rush County, Indiana?
Median household income in Rush County, Indiana is $66,473 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Rush County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Rush County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 32 went Republican.