Shelby County, Indiana
AkashicShelby County, INTrumpR+48.0
2024 precinct map of Shelby CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Shelby 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 | 73.1% | 14,438 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 25.1% | 4,955 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.1% | 223 |
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38 precincts · 19,754 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 | 25.1%Harris4,955 | 73.1%Trump14,438 | 1.1%Kennedy223 | 19,754 | ||
| R | 25.1%Biden5,023 | 72.9%Trump14,568 | 2.0%Jorgensen400 | 19,991 | ||
| R | 23.5%Clinton4,247 | 70.3%Trump12,718 | 5.4%Johnson970 | 18,080 | ||
| R | 32.0%Obama5,359 | 65.5%Romney10,978 | 2.5%Johnson414 | 16,760 | ||
| R | 39.8%Obama6,987 | 58.8%McCain10,333 | 1.4%Barr254 | 17,574 | ||
| R | 28.2%Kerry4,519 | 71.1%Bush11,397 | 0.7%Badnarik111 | 16,027 | ||
| R | 35.1%Gore5,374 | 62.6%Bush9,590 | 2.3%Buchanan346 | 15,310 | ||
| R | 35.5%Clinton5,374 | 51.4%Dole7,778 | 12.4%Perot1,874 | 15,142 | ||
| R | 28.1%Clinton4,560 | 49.8%Bush8,075 | 21.7%Perot3,521 | 16,211 | ||
| R | 34.5%Dukakis5,382 | 65.1%Bush10,176 | 0.4%Fulani63 | 15,621 | ||
| R | 32.4%Mondale5,357 | 66.9%Reagan11,056 | 0.7%Dennis109 | 16,522 | ||
| R | 34.2%Carter5,861 | 61.2%Reagan10,496 | 4.6%Anderson793 | 17,150 | ||
| R | 44.0%Carter7,098 | 55.2%Ford8,918 | 0.8%Anderson134 | 16,150 | ||
| R | 27.0%McGovern4,028 | 72.4%Nixon10,794 | 0.5%Schmitz78 | 14,900 | ||
| R | 33.4%Humphrey5,417 | 52.8%Nixon8,574 | 13.8%Wallace2,235 | 16,226 | ||
| D | 55.2%Johnson9,078 | 44.4%Goldwater7,310 | 0.4%Hass67 | 16,455 | ||
| R | 42.8%Kennedy7,111 | 56.7%Nixon9,421 | 0.4%Byrd70 | 16,602 | ||
| R | 41.5%Stevenson6,561 | 58.0%Eisenhower9,170 | 0.5%Andrews80 | 15,811 | ||
| R | 41.8%Stevenson6,552 | 57.2%Eisenhower8,961 | 1.0%Hallinan158 | 15,671 | ||
| D | 52.5%Truman6,992 | 45.5%Dewey6,068 | 2.0%Thurmond264 | 13,324 | ||
| R | 49.5%Roosevelt6,798 | 49.6%Dewey6,816 | 0.9%Thomas119 | 13,733 | ||
| D | 52.2%Roosevelt8,015 | 47.0%Willkie7,216 | 0.8%Thomas117 | 15,348 | ||
| D | 58.1%Roosevelt8,552 | 40.9%Landon6,026 | 0.9%Lemke139 | 14,717 | ||
| D | 60.1%Roosevelt8,552 | 38.0%Hoover5,410 | 1.8%Thomas257 | 14,219 | ||
| R | 43.2%Smith5,790 | 56.1%Hoover7,516 | 0.6%Thomas83 | 13,389 | ||
| R | 46.2%Davis5,976 | 51.5%Coolidge6,664 | 2.3%La Follette296 | 12,936 | ||
| D | 50.9%Cox6,845 | 47.2%Harding6,336 | 1.9%Debs256 | 13,437 | ||
| D | 52.3%Wilson3,900 | 42.9%Hughes3,201 | 4.8%Benson360 | 7,461 | ||
| D | 47.5%Wilson3,432 | 17.3%Taft1,254 | 35.2%Roosevelt2,544 | 7,230 | ||
| D | 50.9%Bryan4,035 | 44.5%Taft3,529 | 4.5%Debs359 | 7,923 | ||
| R | 46.8%Parker3,550 | 48.2%Roosevelt3,660 | 5.0%Debs382 | 7,592 | ||
| D | 52.3%Bryan3,846 | 44.8%McKinley3,291 | 2.9%Woolley216 | 7,353 | ||
| D | 53.1%Bryan3,828 | 44.6%McKinley3,219 | 2.3%Palmer167 | 7,214 | ||
| D | 53.3%Cleveland3,490 | 40.7%Harrison2,664 | 6.1%Weaver399 | 6,553 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +12.6% |
| 1896 | +8.4% |
| 1900 | +7.5% |
| 1904 | −1.4% |
| 1908 | +6.4% |
| 1912 | +30.1% |
| 1916 | +9.4% |
| 1920 | +3.8% |
| 1924 | −5.3% |
| 1928 | −12.9% |
| 1932 | +22.1% |
| 1936 | +17.2% |
| 1940 | +5.2% |
| 1944 | −0.1% |
| 1948 | +6.9% |
| 1952 | −15.4% |
| 1956 | −16.5% |
| 1960 | −13.9% |
| 1964 | +10.7% |
| 1968 | −19.5% |
| 1972 | −45.4% |
| 1976 | −11.3% |
| 1980 | −27.0% |
| 1984 | −34.5% |
| 1988 | −30.7% |
| 1992 | −21.7% |
| 1996 | −15.9% |
| 2000 | −27.5% |
| 2004 | −42.9% |
| 2008 | −19.0% |
| 2012 | −33.5% |
| 2016 | −46.9% |
| 2020 | −47.7% |
| 2024 | −48.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 29,805 |
| 2018 | 27,988 |
| 2020 | 29,982 |
| 2022 | 17,187 |
| 2024 | 32,285 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Shelby County, southeast of Indianapolis, recorded an R+48 margin in 2024, reflecting the deep-red lean typical of rural south-central Indiana counties where small-town and agricultural communities dominate the electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 30.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 48.0 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 48.0 points.
A population of 45,265, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,190 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Decatur County and Benton County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Shelby County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Shelby County, Indiana voted Republican by 48.0 points (R+48.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,754 votes cast, 4,955 went Democratic and 14,438 went Republican.
When did Shelby County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Shelby County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Shelby County, Indiana?
Shelby County, Indiana has a population of 45,265 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Shelby County, Indiana?
Median household income in Shelby County, Indiana is $72,190 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Shelby County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Shelby County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 22 went Republican.