Davis County, Iowa
AkashicDavis County, IATrumpR+54.4
2024 precinct map of Davis CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Davis 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 | 76.6% | 3,027 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 22.2% | 878 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 1.0% | 38 |
Harris +50Trump +50
8 precincts · 3,954 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 | 22.2%Harris878 | 76.6%Trump3,027 | 1.0%Kennedy38 | 3,954 | ||
| R | 24.7%Biden1,013 | 73.9%Trump3,032 | 0.7%Jorgensen30 | 4,102 | ||
| R | 24.8%Clinton977 | 69.1%Trump2,723 | 2.2%Johnson85 | 3,943 | ||
| R | 40.3%Obama1,520 | 56.7%Romney2,138 | 1.0%Johnson38 | 3,773 | ||
| R | 44.0%Obama1,680 | 53.2%McCain2,029 | 2.8%Nader106 | 3,815 | ||
| R | 44.2%Kerry1,731 | 54.8%Bush2,148 | 1.0%Other39 | 3,918 | ||
| R | 45.0%Gore1,691 | 52.0%Bush1,956 | 1.8%Nader67 | 3,758 | ||
| D | 50.4%Clinton1,894 | 38.4%Dole1,445 | 10.2%Perot382 | 3,759 | ||
| D | 48.6%Clinton1,962 | 33.3%Bush1,344 | 17.8%Perot718 | 4,041 | ||
| D | 58.4%Dukakis2,246 | 40.6%Bush1,563 | 1.0%Larouche40 | 3,849 | ||
| D | 52.3%Mondale2,187 | 46.8%Reagan1,956 | 0.9%Larouche39 | 4,182 | ||
| R | 43.0%Carter1,689 | 51.0%Reagan2,003 | 6.1%Anderson238 | 3,930 | ||
| D | 58.8%Carter2,426 | 39.5%Ford1,631 | 1.7%McCarthy72 | 4,129 | ||
| R | 43.1%McGovern1,806 | 54.6%Nixon2,287 | 2.3%Schmitz95 | 4,188 | ||
| R | 44.5%Humphrey1,904 | 47.1%Nixon2,016 | 8.4%Wallace358 | 4,278 | ||
| D | 67.4%Johnson2,966 | 32.3%Goldwater1,424 | 0.3%Hass12 | 4,402 | ||
| R | 46.5%Kennedy2,303 | 53.4%Nixon2,641 | 0.1%Byrd5 | 4,949 | ||
| R | 47.9%Stevenson2,458 | 51.9%Eisenhower2,661 | 0.2%Andrews10 | 5,129 | ||
| R | 41.5%Stevenson2,283 | 58.1%Eisenhower3,195 | 0.3%Hallinan17 | 5,495 | ||
| D | 56.2%Truman2,982 | 42.9%Dewey2,276 | 0.9%Thurmond47 | 5,305 | ||
| D | 51.3%Roosevelt2,727 | 48.1%Dewey2,559 | 0.6%Thomas32 | 5,318 | ||
| D | 52.9%Roosevelt3,374 | 46.7%Willkie2,975 | 0.4%Thomas28 | 6,377 | ||
| D | 54.9%Roosevelt3,463 | 44.6%Landon2,815 | 0.6%Lemke35 | 6,313 | ||
| D | 64.5%Roosevelt3,351 | 33.8%Hoover1,757 | 1.7%Thomas87 | 5,195 | ||
| R | 45.0%Smith2,559 | 54.5%Hoover3,097 | 0.4%Thomas25 | 5,681 | ||
| R | 31.3%Davis1,802 | 48.8%Coolidge2,804 | 19.9%La Follette1,145 | 5,751 | ||
| R | 42.5%Cox2,353 | 56.3%Harding3,117 | 1.2%Debs65 | 5,535 | ||
| D | 54.2%Wilson1,811 | 44.1%Hughes1,476 | 1.7%Benson57 | 3,344 | ||
| D | 47.4%Wilson1,453 | 38.6%Taft1,184 | 14.0%Roosevelt428 | 3,065 | ||
| D | 53.0%Bryan1,749 | 45.0%Taft1,484 | 2.0%Debs66 | 3,299 | ||
| R | 45.3%Parker1,533 | 50.9%Roosevelt1,722 | 3.8%Debs127 | 3,382 | ||
| D | 55.6%Bryan2,155 | 42.8%McKinley1,656 | 1.6%Woolley62 | 3,873 | ||
| D | 58.6%Bryan2,367 | 40.9%McKinley1,652 | 0.6%Palmer23 | 4,042 | ||
| D | 42.7%Cleveland1,481 | 38.9%Harrison1,349 | 18.4%Weaver640 | 3,470 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +3.8% |
| 1896 | +17.7% |
| 1900 | +12.9% |
| 1904 | −5.6% |
| 1908 | +8.0% |
| 1912 | +8.8% |
| 1916 | +10.0% |
| 1920 | −13.8% |
| 1924 | −17.4% |
| 1928 | −9.5% |
| 1932 | +30.7% |
| 1936 | +10.3% |
| 1940 | +6.3% |
| 1944 | +3.2% |
| 1948 | +13.3% |
| 1952 | −16.6% |
| 1956 | −4.0% |
| 1960 | −6.8% |
| 1964 | +35.0% |
| 1968 | −2.6% |
| 1972 | −11.5% |
| 1976 | +19.3% |
| 1980 | −8.0% |
| 1984 | +5.5% |
| 1988 | +17.7% |
| 1992 | +15.3% |
| 1996 | +11.9% |
| 2000 | −7.1% |
| 2004 | −10.6% |
| 2008 | −9.1% |
| 2012 | −16.4% |
| 2016 | −44.3% |
| 2020 | −49.2% |
| 2024 | −54.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,349 | 2,411 | 1,390 | 1,547 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5,343 | 2,176 | 1,614 | 1,552 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5,341 | 2,060 | 1,637 | 1,641 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5,263 | 2,016 | 1,603 | 1,641 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5,235 | 1,851 | 1,817 | 1,554 | 13 |
| 2018 | 5,179 | 1,778 | 1,814 | 1,566 | 21 |
| 2020 | 5,256 | 1,575 | 2,246 | 1,405 | 30 |
| 2022 | 5,163 | 1,326 | 2,413 | 1,392 | 32 |
| 2024 | 5,152 | 1,056 | 2,768 | 1,290 | 38 |
Source: Iowa Secretary of State
Davis County, a rural stretch of southern Iowa bordering Missouri, recorded an R+54.4 margin in 2024 — among the widest gaps in a state that has shifted decisively away from its once-competitive presidential battleground status.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 35.0 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 54.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 54.4 points.
A population of 9,157, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $77,194 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Jackson County and Wayne County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Davis County, Iowa vote in 2024?
In 2024, Davis County, Iowa voted Republican by 54.4 points (R+54.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,954 votes cast, 878 went Democratic and 3,027 went Republican.
When did Davis County, Iowa last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Davis County, Iowa voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Davis County, Iowa?
Davis County, Iowa has a population of 9,157 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Davis County, Iowa?
Median household income in Davis County, Iowa is $77,194 — below the national median of $80,734. The Iowa state median is $75,059.
What is the political history of Davis County, Iowa?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Davis County, Iowa from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.