Wayne County, Iowa
AkashicWayne County, IATrumpR+57.1
2024 precinct map of Wayne CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wayne 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 | 77.7% | 2,426 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.6% | 643 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 1.2% | 36 |
Harris +50Trump +50
4 precincts · 3,124 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 | 20.6%Harris643 | 77.7%Trump2,426 | 1.2%Kennedy36 | 3,124 | ||
| R | 23.4%Biden727 | 75.2%Trump2,338 | 0.6%Jorgensen20 | 3,109 | ||
| R | 24.1%Clinton719 | 69.2%Trump2,069 | 2.6%Johnson78 | 2,989 | ||
| R | 43.1%Obama1,251 | 54.6%Romney1,583 | 0.7%Johnson21 | 2,900 | ||
| R | 45.5%Obama1,357 | 52.5%McCain1,565 | 1.9%Nader58 | 2,980 | ||
| R | 44.0%Kerry1,379 | 55.3%Bush1,733 | 0.7%Other21 | 3,133 | ||
| R | 43.0%Gore1,300 | 55.1%Bush1,666 | 1.0%Nader31 | 3,021 | ||
| D | 50.5%Clinton1,650 | 39.6%Dole1,295 | 9.5%Perot310 | 3,267 | ||
| D | 45.5%Clinton1,632 | 36.2%Bush1,299 | 17.9%Perot642 | 3,584 | ||
| D | 57.2%Dukakis1,988 | 42.2%Bush1,467 | 0.6%Larouche22 | 3,477 | ||
| R | 47.9%Mondale1,927 | 51.3%Reagan2,061 | 0.8%Larouche33 | 4,021 | ||
| R | 39.6%Carter1,627 | 54.1%Reagan2,221 | 6.2%Anderson256 | 4,104 | ||
| D | 53.7%Carter2,145 | 44.6%Ford1,781 | 1.7%McCarthy69 | 3,995 | ||
| R | 36.4%McGovern1,574 | 62.0%Nixon2,681 | 1.6%Schmitz69 | 4,324 | ||
| R | 37.7%Humphrey1,723 | 55.8%Nixon2,553 | 6.5%Wallace297 | 4,573 | ||
| D | 60.5%Johnson3,062 | 39.4%Goldwater1,994 | 0.1%Hass6 | 5,062 | ||
| R | 40.4%Kennedy2,307 | 59.5%Nixon3,401 | 0.1%Byrd7 | 5,715 | ||
| R | 43.3%Stevenson2,553 | 56.6%Eisenhower3,340 | 0.1%Andrews4 | 5,897 | ||
| R | 38.3%Stevenson2,497 | 61.2%Eisenhower3,995 | 0.5%Hallinan33 | 6,525 | ||
| D | 54.1%Truman3,314 | 44.7%Dewey2,738 | 1.2%Thurmond71 | 6,123 | ||
| R | 49.1%Roosevelt3,025 | 50.3%Dewey3,098 | 0.6%Thomas35 | 6,158 | ||
| R | 49.0%Roosevelt3,625 | 50.6%Willkie3,748 | 0.4%Thomas28 | 7,401 | ||
| D | 50.7%Roosevelt3,778 | 48.4%Landon3,609 | 0.9%Lemke65 | 7,452 | ||
| D | 61.6%Roosevelt3,896 | 36.5%Hoover2,311 | 1.9%Thomas121 | 6,328 | ||
| R | 39.2%Smith2,579 | 59.5%Hoover3,911 | 1.3%Thomas88 | 6,578 | ||
| R | 27.5%Davis1,826 | 50.0%Coolidge3,322 | 22.6%La Follette1,500 | 6,648 | ||
| R | 35.9%Cox2,434 | 62.5%Harding4,234 | 1.6%Debs105 | 6,773 | ||
| R | 48.7%Wilson1,935 | 48.7%Hughes1,936 | 2.7%Benson106 | 3,977 | ||
| D | 41.9%Wilson1,581 | 31.6%Taft1,193 | 26.4%Roosevelt997 | 3,771 | ||
| R | 43.7%Bryan1,756 | 52.1%Taft2,092 | 4.2%Debs168 | 4,016 | ||
| R | 35.6%Parker1,452 | 56.1%Roosevelt2,290 | 8.3%Debs339 | 4,081 | ||
| R | 45.2%Bryan2,001 | 51.8%McKinley2,294 | 3.0%Woolley135 | 4,430 | ||
| D | 49.3%Bryan2,115 | 48.9%McKinley2,101 | 1.8%Palmer78 | 4,294 | ||
| R | 41.8%Cleveland1,561 | 48.8%Harrison1,825 | 9.4%Weaver351 | 3,737 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −7.1% |
| 1896 | +0.3% |
| 1900 | −6.6% |
| 1904 | −20.5% |
| 1908 | −8.4% |
| 1912 | +10.3% |
| 1916 | −0.0% |
| 1920 | −26.6% |
| 1924 | −22.5% |
| 1928 | −20.2% |
| 1932 | +25.0% |
| 1936 | +2.3% |
| 1940 | −1.7% |
| 1944 | −1.2% |
| 1948 | +9.4% |
| 1952 | −23.0% |
| 1956 | −13.3% |
| 1960 | −19.1% |
| 1964 | +21.1% |
| 1968 | −18.2% |
| 1972 | −25.6% |
| 1976 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | −14.5% |
| 1984 | −3.3% |
| 1988 | +15.0% |
| 1992 | +9.3% |
| 1996 | +10.9% |
| 2000 | −12.1% |
| 2004 | −11.3% |
| 2008 | −7.0% |
| 2012 | −11.4% |
| 2016 | −45.2% |
| 2020 | −51.8% |
| 2024 | −57.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,163 | 1,342 | 1,381 | 1,440 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4,104 | 1,248 | 1,465 | 1,390 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3,938 | 1,142 | 1,460 | 1,336 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3,800 | 1,057 | 1,447 | 1,293 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3,786 | 995 | 1,516 | 1,265 | 10 |
| 2018 | 3,720 | 936 | 1,518 | 1,244 | 22 |
| 2020 | 3,883 | 921 | 1,748 | 1,189 | 25 |
| 2022 | 3,903 | 755 | 2,001 | 1,125 | 22 |
| 2024 | 3,959 | 649 | 2,238 | 1,042 | 30 |
Source: Iowa Secretary of State
Wayne County's R+57.1 margin in 2024 places it among Iowa's most heavily one-sided counties, reflecting broader rural consolidation across the state's southern tier, where small-town agricultural communities have shifted decisively over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.0 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 57.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.1 points.
A population of 6,532, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,964 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Keokuk County and Lucas County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wayne County, Iowa vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wayne County, Iowa voted Republican by 57.1 points (R+57.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,124 votes cast, 643 went Democratic and 2,426 went Republican.
When did Wayne County, Iowa last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wayne County, Iowa voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Wayne County, Iowa?
Wayne County, Iowa has a population of 6,532 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wayne County, Iowa?
Median household income in Wayne County, Iowa is $61,964 — below the national median of $80,734. The Iowa state median is $75,059.
What is the political history of Wayne County, Iowa?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wayne County, Iowa from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.