Starke County, Indiana
AkashicStarke County, INTrumpR+52.0
2024 precinct map of Starke CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Starke 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 | 75.3% | 7,889 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 23.2% | 2,436 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 0.9% | 97 |
Harris +50Trump +50
21 precincts · 10,478 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 | 23.2%Harris2,436 | 75.3%Trump7,889 | 0.9%Kennedy97 | 10,478 | ||
| R | 25.8%Biden2,650 | 72.6%Trump7,466 | 1.7%Jorgensen174 | 10,290 | ||
| R | 26.7%Clinton2,489 | 68.3%Trump6,367 | 4.0%Johnson370 | 9,316 | ||
| R | 43.4%Obama3,809 | 54.0%Romney4,738 | 2.3%Johnson205 | 8,769 | ||
| D | 50.5%Obama4,778 | 47.3%McCain4,473 | 2.3%Barr215 | 9,466 | ||
| R | 44.6%Kerry3,987 | 54.2%Bush4,846 | 1.2%Badnarik104 | 8,937 | ||
| R | 47.5%Gore4,136 | 50.0%Bush4,349 | 2.5%Buchanan216 | 8,701 | ||
| D | 47.3%Clinton3,854 | 38.1%Dole3,108 | 13.4%Perot1,096 | 8,150 | ||
| D | 42.2%Clinton3,695 | 35.4%Bush3,100 | 21.5%Perot1,885 | 8,758 | ||
| R | 47.7%Dukakis4,104 | 51.8%Bush4,458 | 0.5%Fulani44 | 8,606 | ||
| R | 41.3%Mondale3,674 | 57.4%Reagan5,104 | 1.2%Dennis111 | 8,889 | ||
| R | 39.7%Carter3,615 | 55.3%Reagan5,035 | 5.0%Anderson460 | 9,110 | ||
| D | 51.4%Carter4,753 | 47.1%Ford4,354 | 1.5%Anderson134 | 9,241 | ||
| R | 34.9%McGovern2,994 | 64.4%Nixon5,520 | 0.6%Schmitz53 | 8,567 | ||
| R | 38.4%Humphrey3,208 | 47.9%Nixon4,011 | 13.7%Wallace1,146 | 8,365 | ||
| D | 58.1%Johnson4,838 | 41.7%Goldwater3,466 | 0.2%Hass17 | 8,321 | ||
| R | 46.4%Kennedy3,995 | 53.3%Nixon4,592 | 0.4%Byrd32 | 8,619 | ||
| R | 39.6%Stevenson3,349 | 59.9%Eisenhower5,063 | 0.4%Andrews35 | 8,447 | ||
| R | 39.9%Stevenson3,274 | 59.4%Eisenhower4,871 | 0.6%Hallinan51 | 8,196 | ||
| R | 47.6%Truman3,312 | 50.5%Dewey3,518 | 1.9%Thurmond130 | 6,960 | ||
| R | 43.5%Roosevelt2,791 | 55.7%Dewey3,574 | 0.8%Thomas50 | 6,415 | ||
| R | 45.5%Roosevelt2,917 | 54.2%Willkie3,473 | 0.3%Thomas22 | 6,412 | ||
| D | 52.1%Roosevelt3,143 | 47.2%Landon2,846 | 0.7%Lemke43 | 6,032 | ||
| D | 56.9%Roosevelt3,420 | 40.7%Hoover2,449 | 2.3%Thomas141 | 6,010 | ||
| R | 41.9%Smith2,016 | 57.3%Hoover2,759 | 0.8%Thomas38 | 4,813 | ||
| R | 35.4%Davis1,555 | 53.0%Coolidge2,329 | 11.6%La Follette510 | 4,394 | ||
| R | 34.4%Cox1,467 | 62.9%Harding2,683 | 2.7%Debs114 | 4,264 | ||
| R | 44.9%Wilson1,334 | 52.2%Hughes1,550 | 2.9%Benson85 | 2,969 | ||
| D | 43.1%Wilson1,208 | 28.1%Taft787 | 28.7%Roosevelt805 | 2,800 | ||
| R | 44.8%Bryan1,305 | 52.2%Taft1,521 | 3.1%Debs89 | 2,915 | ||
| R | 40.6%Parker1,134 | 54.5%Roosevelt1,523 | 5.0%Debs139 | 2,796 | ||
| R | 48.6%Bryan1,315 | 49.6%McKinley1,340 | 1.8%Woolley49 | 2,704 | ||
| R | 48.0%Bryan1,214 | 51.0%McKinley1,289 | 0.9%Palmer24 | 2,527 | ||
| D | 52.3%Cleveland1,003 | 44.3%Harrison850 | 3.3%Weaver64 | 1,917 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +8.0% |
| 1896 | −3.0% |
| 1900 | −0.9% |
| 1904 | −13.9% |
| 1908 | −7.4% |
| 1912 | +15.0% |
| 1916 | −7.3% |
| 1920 | −28.5% |
| 1924 | −17.6% |
| 1928 | −15.4% |
| 1932 | +16.2% |
| 1936 | +4.9% |
| 1940 | −8.7% |
| 1944 | −12.2% |
| 1948 | −3.0% |
| 1952 | −19.5% |
| 1956 | −20.3% |
| 1960 | −6.9% |
| 1964 | +16.5% |
| 1968 | −9.6% |
| 1972 | −29.5% |
| 1976 | +4.3% |
| 1980 | −15.6% |
| 1984 | −16.1% |
| 1988 | −4.1% |
| 1992 | +6.8% |
| 1996 | +9.2% |
| 2000 | −2.4% |
| 2004 | −9.6% |
| 2008 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | −10.6% |
| 2016 | −41.6% |
| 2020 | −46.8% |
| 2024 | −52.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 18,145 |
| 2018 | 16,607 |
| 2020 | 17,056 |
| 2022 | 196,921 |
| 2024 | 18,317 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Starke County's agricultural flatlands and small-town demographic profile have pushed its presidential margins steadily rightward over the past decade, reaching R+52 in 2024 — roughly double its spread from 2012.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 16.5 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 52.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 52.0 points.
A population of 23,365, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,960 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Renville County and Oconto County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Starke County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Starke County, Indiana voted Republican by 52.0 points (R+52.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 10,478 votes cast, 2,436 went Democratic and 7,889 went Republican.
When did Starke County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Starke County, Indiana voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Starke County, Indiana?
Starke County, Indiana has a population of 23,365 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Starke County, Indiana?
Median household income in Starke County, Indiana is $63,960 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Starke County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Starke County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.