Whitley County, Indiana
AkashicWhitley County, INTrumpR+49.9
2024 precinct map of Whitley CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Whitley 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 | 74.0% | 13,122 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 24.1% | 4,275 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.1% | 190 |
Harris +50Trump +50
33 precincts · 17,740 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 | 24.1%Harris4,275 | 74.0%Trump13,122 | 1.1%Kennedy190 | 17,740 | ||
| R | 24.1%Biden4,234 | 73.3%Trump12,862 | 2.6%Jorgensen453 | 17,556 | ||
| R | 21.4%Clinton3,379 | 72.1%Trump11,357 | 5.1%Johnson799 | 15,758 | ||
| R | 29.4%Obama4,420 | 68.2%Romney10,258 | 2.2%Johnson328 | 15,032 | ||
| R | 38.6%Obama5,862 | 60.1%McCain9,124 | 1.3%Barr202 | 15,188 | ||
| R | 28.8%Kerry3,880 | 70.6%Bush9,512 | 0.7%Badnarik89 | 13,481 | ||
| R | 33.0%Gore4,107 | 65.0%Bush8,080 | 2.0%Buchanan245 | 12,432 | ||
| R | 35.9%Clinton4,176 | 51.3%Dole5,965 | 12.0%Perot1,392 | 11,625 | ||
| R | 29.6%Clinton3,569 | 43.3%Bush5,217 | 26.5%Perot3,195 | 12,056 | ||
| R | 32.0%Dukakis3,642 | 67.4%Bush7,679 | 0.6%Fulani65 | 11,386 | ||
| R | 31.9%Mondale3,690 | 67.2%Reagan7,763 | 0.8%Dennis98 | 11,551 | ||
| R | 35.1%Carter4,497 | 55.7%Reagan7,146 | 9.2%Anderson1,178 | 12,821 | ||
| R | 43.8%Carter5,445 | 54.3%Ford6,761 | 1.9%Anderson235 | 12,441 | ||
| R | 33.7%McGovern3,838 | 65.7%Nixon7,489 | 0.7%Schmitz77 | 11,404 | ||
| R | 36.1%Humphrey3,848 | 53.3%Nixon5,684 | 10.7%Wallace1,139 | 10,671 | ||
| D | 53.9%Johnson5,798 | 45.6%Goldwater4,896 | 0.5%Hass53 | 10,747 | ||
| R | 39.0%Kennedy4,266 | 60.5%Nixon6,621 | 0.5%Byrd56 | 10,943 | ||
| R | 36.3%Stevenson3,688 | 63.2%Eisenhower6,422 | 0.5%Andrews47 | 10,157 | ||
| R | 38.4%Stevenson3,755 | 60.3%Eisenhower5,893 | 1.3%Hallinan128 | 9,776 | ||
| R | 46.6%Truman4,240 | 51.9%Dewey4,715 | 1.5%Thurmond134 | 9,089 | ||
| R | 43.3%Roosevelt4,079 | 55.9%Dewey5,268 | 0.8%Thomas80 | 9,427 | ||
| R | 46.1%Roosevelt4,404 | 53.3%Willkie5,100 | 0.6%Thomas57 | 9,561 | ||
| D | 55.9%Roosevelt5,115 | 43.3%Landon3,959 | 0.8%Lemke76 | 9,150 | ||
| D | 57.1%Roosevelt5,058 | 39.2%Hoover3,471 | 3.7%Thomas324 | 8,853 | ||
| R | 41.9%Smith3,294 | 57.4%Hoover4,519 | 0.7%Thomas56 | 7,869 | ||
| R | 43.2%Davis3,484 | 54.8%Coolidge4,420 | 1.9%La Follette156 | 8,060 | ||
| R | 45.5%Cox3,929 | 52.5%Harding4,530 | 2.0%Debs170 | 8,629 | ||
| D | 51.2%Wilson2,510 | 44.7%Hughes2,191 | 4.1%Benson202 | 4,903 | ||
| D | 49.0%Wilson2,206 | 24.0%Taft1,082 | 27.0%Roosevelt1,218 | 4,506 | ||
| D | 50.4%Bryan2,493 | 46.6%Taft2,302 | 3.0%Debs148 | 4,943 | ||
| R | 47.4%Parker2,281 | 49.0%Roosevelt2,359 | 3.6%Debs175 | 4,815 | ||
| D | 49.7%Bryan2,361 | 47.8%McKinley2,271 | 2.6%Woolley122 | 4,754 | ||
| D | 52.1%Bryan2,494 | 46.9%McKinley2,242 | 1.0%Palmer49 | 4,785 | ||
| D | 50.8%Cleveland2,234 | 44.6%Harrison1,958 | 4.6%Weaver203 | 4,395 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +6.3% |
| 1896 | +5.3% |
| 1900 | +1.9% |
| 1904 | −1.6% |
| 1908 | +3.9% |
| 1912 | +24.9% |
| 1916 | +6.5% |
| 1920 | −7.0% |
| 1924 | −11.6% |
| 1928 | −15.6% |
| 1932 | +17.9% |
| 1936 | +12.6% |
| 1940 | −7.3% |
| 1944 | −12.6% |
| 1948 | −5.2% |
| 1952 | −21.9% |
| 1956 | −26.9% |
| 1960 | −21.5% |
| 1964 | +8.4% |
| 1968 | −17.2% |
| 1972 | −32.0% |
| 1976 | −10.6% |
| 1980 | −20.7% |
| 1984 | −35.3% |
| 1988 | −35.5% |
| 1992 | −13.7% |
| 1996 | −15.4% |
| 2000 | −32.0% |
| 2004 | −41.8% |
| 2008 | −21.5% |
| 2012 | −38.8% |
| 2016 | −50.6% |
| 2020 | −49.1% |
| 2024 | −49.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 22,711 |
| 2018 | 22,443 |
| 2020 | 23,538 |
| 2022 | 24,132 |
| 2024 | 24,632 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Whitley County, anchored by the small city of Columbia City, delivered a nearly 50-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, reflecting the deep rural conservatism that defines much of northeastern Indiana's agricultural corridor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 24.9 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 50.6 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 49.9 points.
A population of 34,618, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $78,083 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Logan County and Wabash County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Whitley County, Indiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Whitley County, Indiana voted Republican by 49.9 points (R+49.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 17,740 votes cast, 4,275 went Democratic and 13,122 went Republican.
When did Whitley County, Indiana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Whitley County, Indiana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Whitley County, Indiana?
Whitley County, Indiana has a population of 34,618 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Whitley County, Indiana?
Median household income in Whitley County, Indiana is $78,083 — below the national median of $80,734. The Indiana state median is $71,957.
What is the political history of Whitley County, Indiana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Whitley County, Indiana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.