Washington County, Indiana
AkashicWashington County, INTrumpR+54.8
2024 precinct map of Washington CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Washington 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 | 76.5% | 9,739 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.7% | 2,764 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.0% | 130 |
Harris +50Trump +50
19 precincts · 12,723 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 | 21.7%Harris2,764 | 76.5%Trump9,739 | 1.0%Kennedy130 | 12,723 | ||
| R | 22.9%Biden2,784 | 75.1%Trump9,114 | 1.9%Jorgensen233 | 12,139 | ||
| R | 23.2%Clinton2,636 | 72.1%Trump8,204 | 4.3%Johnson491 | 11,377 | ||
| R | 36.4%Obama3,909 | 60.8%Romney6,533 | 2.6%Johnson284 | 10,737 | ||
| R | 40.4%Obama4,562 | 57.7%McCain6,519 | 2.0%Barr224 | 11,305 | ||
| R | 35.7%Kerry3,879 | 63.6%Bush6,915 | 0.8%Badnarik86 | 10,880 | ||
| R | 37.5%Gore3,675 | 59.9%Bush5,868 | 2.6%Buchanan258 | 9,801 | ||
| R | 41.5%Clinton3,819 | 44.1%Dole4,066 | 13.7%Perot1,264 | 9,211 | ||
| D | 40.7%Clinton4,092 | 40.2%Bush4,043 | 18.4%Perot1,846 | 10,057 | ||
| R | 40.0%Dukakis3,370 | 59.4%Bush4,998 | 0.6%Fulani48 | 8,416 | ||
| R | 35.5%Mondale3,334 | 62.6%Reagan5,874 | 1.8%Dennis172 | 9,380 | ||
| R | 39.4%Carter3,663 | 56.3%Reagan5,234 | 4.3%Anderson400 | 9,297 | ||
| D | 53.0%Carter4,409 | 45.6%Ford3,794 | 1.4%Anderson115 | 8,318 | ||
| R | 39.0%McGovern3,086 | 60.1%Nixon4,758 | 1.0%Schmitz78 | 7,922 | ||
| R | 36.7%Humphrey2,936 | 48.6%Nixon3,891 | 14.7%Wallace1,177 | 8,004 | ||
| D | 57.7%Johnson4,943 | 42.0%Goldwater3,598 | 0.4%Hass32 | 8,573 | ||
| R | 42.9%Kennedy3,821 | 56.7%Nixon5,057 | 0.4%Byrd35 | 8,913 | ||
| R | 44.0%Stevenson3,849 | 55.7%Eisenhower4,864 | 0.3%Andrews26 | 8,739 | ||
| R | 44.0%Stevenson3,844 | 55.4%Eisenhower4,849 | 0.6%Hallinan52 | 8,745 | ||
| D | 52.0%Truman4,033 | 47.2%Dewey3,660 | 0.8%Thurmond64 | 7,757 | ||
| R | 49.2%Roosevelt3,940 | 50.3%Dewey4,033 | 0.5%Thomas42 | 8,015 | ||
| D | 51.3%Roosevelt4,471 | 48.4%Willkie4,216 | 0.3%Thomas29 | 8,716 | ||
| D | 56.2%Roosevelt4,766 | 43.5%Landon3,690 | 0.3%Lemke26 | 8,482 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt4,809 | 40.5%Hoover3,316 | 0.7%Thomas56 | 8,181 | ||
| R | 47.7%Smith3,518 | 52.0%Hoover3,835 | 0.4%Thomas28 | 7,381 | ||
| D | 52.5%Davis3,942 | 46.4%Coolidge3,479 | 1.1%La Follette81 | 7,502 | ||
| D | 52.5%Cox4,157 | 46.9%Harding3,708 | 0.6%Debs48 | 7,913 | ||
| D | 55.2%Wilson2,414 | 42.8%Hughes1,871 | 2.0%Benson86 | 4,371 | ||
| D | 53.3%Wilson2,233 | 17.0%Taft712 | 29.7%Roosevelt1,244 | 4,189 | ||
| D | 55.4%Bryan2,573 | 42.6%Taft1,976 | 2.0%Debs92 | 4,641 | ||
| D | 51.2%Parker2,364 | 45.4%Roosevelt2,094 | 3.4%Debs159 | 4,617 | ||
| D | 55.3%Bryan2,723 | 43.7%McKinley2,152 | 1.0%Woolley48 | 4,923 | ||
| D | 53.7%Bryan2,613 | 45.5%McKinley2,214 | 0.8%Palmer37 | 4,864 | ||
| D | 52.3%Cleveland2,322 | 41.3%Harrison1,833 | 6.4%Weaver283 | 4,438 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +11.0% |
| 1896 | +8.2% |
| 1900 | +11.6% |
| 1904 | +5.8% |
| 1908 | +12.9% |
| 1912 | +36.3% |
| 1916 | +12.4% |
| 1920 | +5.7% |
| 1924 | +6.2% |
| 1928 | −4.3% |
| 1932 | +18.2% |
| 1936 | +12.7% |
| 1940 | +2.9% |
| 1944 | −1.2% |
| 1948 | +4.8% |
| 1952 | −11.5% |
| 1956 | −11.6% |
| 1960 | −13.9% |
| 1964 | +15.7% |
| 1968 | −11.9% |
| 1972 | −21.1% |
| 1976 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | −16.9% |
| 1984 | −27.1% |
| 1988 | −19.3% |
| 1992 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | −2.7% |
| 2000 | −22.4% |
| 2004 | −27.9% |
| 2008 | −17.3% |
| 2012 | −24.4% |
| 2016 | −48.9% |
| 2020 | −52.1% |
| 2024 | −54.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 20,045 |
| 2018 | 18,531 |
| 2020 | 19,165 |
| 2022 | 19,131 |
| 2024 | 19,396 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Washington County, anchored by Salem in south-central Indiana, delivered a 54.8-point Republican margin in 2024, reflecting the deep red shift that has reshaped rural communities across the Ohio Valley over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 36.3 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 54.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 54.8 points.
A population of 28,212, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $64,641 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Harrison County and Brown County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Washington County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Washington County, Indiana voted Republican by 54.8 points (R+54.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 12,723 votes cast, 2,764 went Democratic and 9,739 went Republican.
When did Washington County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Washington County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Washington County, Indiana?
Washington County, Indiana has a population of 28,212 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Washington County, Indiana?
Median household income in Washington County, Indiana is $64,641 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Washington County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Washington County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.