Ellis County, Kansas
AkashicEllis County, KSTrumpR+46.1
2024 precinct map of Ellis CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Ellis 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 | 72.1% | 9,743 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 26.0% | 3,511 |
| Robert F KennedyOther | 1.4% | 186 |
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29 precincts · 13,511 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 | 26.0%Harris3,511 | 72.1%Trump9,743 | 1.4%Kennedy186 | 13,511 | ||
| R | 27.1%Biden3,737 | 70.7%Trump9,758 | 2.2%Jorgensen305 | 13,800 | ||
| R | 22.7%Clinton2,742 | 70.2%Trump8,466 | 3.8%Johnson464 | 12,062 | ||
| R | 26.1%Obama3,057 | 71.7%Romney8,399 | 1.7%Johnson201 | 11,714 | ||
| R | 32.2%Obama4,010 | 65.9%McCain8,207 | 1.8%Nader230 | 12,447 | ||
| R | 33.1%Kerry4,033 | 64.7%Bush7,891 | 2.2%Nader263 | 12,187 | ||
| R | 35.2%Gore3,926 | 58.4%Bush6,516 | 4.9%Nader543 | 11,160 | ||
| R | 34.7%Clinton4,142 | 57.0%Dole6,809 | 7.5%Perot894 | 11,952 | ||
| D | 36.5%Clinton4,544 | 32.0%Bush3,985 | 31.2%Perot3,887 | 12,453 | ||
| D | 49.6%Dukakis5,289 | 48.7%Bush5,194 | 1.8%Paul189 | 10,672 | ||
| R | 31.1%Mondale3,457 | 67.7%Reagan7,509 | 1.2%Richards133 | 11,099 | ||
| R | 36.7%Carter3,940 | 52.5%Reagan5,634 | 10.7%Anderson1,150 | 10,724 | ||
| D | 55.9%Carter6,280 | 42.0%Ford4,719 | 2.1%McCarthy241 | 11,240 | ||
| R | 41.9%McGovern4,113 | 55.7%Nixon5,463 | 2.4%Schmitz237 | 9,813 | ||
| R | 45.1%Humphrey3,809 | 46.7%Nixon3,944 | 8.2%Wallace688 | 8,441 | ||
| D | 69.2%Johnson5,553 | 30.4%Goldwater2,440 | 0.3%Hass27 | 8,020 | ||
| D | 64.8%Kennedy5,815 | 35.2%Nixon3,156 | 0.1%Byrd6 | 8,977 | ||
| R | 40.6%Stevenson3,058 | 59.3%Eisenhower4,466 | 0.1%Andrews4 | 7,528 | ||
| R | 34.1%Stevenson2,528 | 65.9%Eisenhower4,882 | 0.0%Hallinan3 | 7,413 | ||
| D | 58.5%Truman3,863 | 40.5%Dewey2,676 | 1.0%Thurmond67 | 6,606 | ||
| R | 39.6%Roosevelt2,218 | 60.1%Dewey3,369 | 0.3%Thomas16 | 5,603 | ||
| R | 47.5%Roosevelt3,299 | 52.1%Willkie3,622 | 0.4%Thomas25 | 6,946 | ||
| D | 74.7%Roosevelt4,834 | 25.1%Landon1,622 | 0.2%Lemke13 | 6,469 | ||
| D | 74.5%Roosevelt4,449 | 24.5%Hoover1,465 | 0.9%Thomas56 | 5,970 | ||
| D | 66.3%Smith3,364 | 33.5%Hoover1,700 | 0.2%Thomas11 | 5,075 | ||
| R | 22.1%Davis842 | 46.4%Coolidge1,763 | 31.5%La Follette1,197 | 3,802 | ||
| R | 23.3%Cox740 | 75.2%Harding2,385 | 1.5%Debs48 | 3,173 | ||
| D | 64.7%Wilson2,335 | 32.9%Hughes1,186 | 2.4%Benson87 | 3,608 | ||
| D | 64.9%Wilson1,381 | 8.2%Taft175 | 26.9%Roosevelt573 | 2,129 | ||
| D | 63.8%Bryan1,421 | 34.5%Taft768 | 1.7%Debs37 | 2,226 | ||
| R | 47.0%Parker928 | 51.1%Roosevelt1,009 | 2.0%Debs39 | 1,976 | ||
| D | 65.7%Bryan1,228 | 33.5%McKinley627 | 0.7%Woolley14 | 1,869 | ||
| D | 68.6%Bryan1,051 | 30.0%McKinley460 | 1.4%Palmer22 | 1,533 | ||
| O | 0.0%Cleveland0 | 33.5%Harrison546 | 66.5%Weaver1,083 | 1,629 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −33.5% |
| 1896 | +38.6% |
| 1900 | +32.2% |
| 1904 | −4.1% |
| 1908 | +29.3% |
| 1912 | +56.6% |
| 1916 | +31.8% |
| 1920 | −51.8% |
| 1924 | −24.2% |
| 1928 | +32.8% |
| 1932 | +50.0% |
| 1936 | +49.7% |
| 1940 | −4.7% |
| 1944 | −20.5% |
| 1948 | +18.0% |
| 1952 | −31.8% |
| 1956 | −18.7% |
| 1960 | +29.6% |
| 1964 | +38.8% |
| 1968 | −1.6% |
| 1972 | −13.8% |
| 1976 | +13.9% |
| 1980 | −15.8% |
| 1984 | −36.5% |
| 1988 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | −22.3% |
| 2000 | −23.2% |
| 2004 | −31.7% |
| 2008 | −33.7% |
| 2012 | −45.6% |
| 2016 | −47.5% |
| 2020 | −43.6% |
| 2024 | −46.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
Ellis County, anchored by Hays and Fort Hays State University, posts presidential margins above R+45 despite a modest college-town presence — a sign that regional identity outweighs the usual campus-driven moderation seen elsewhere.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 56.6 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 51.8 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 46.1 points.
A population of 28,920, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,084 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Trego County and Rush County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ellis County, Kansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ellis County, Kansas voted Republican by 46.1 points (R+46.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 13,511 votes cast, 3,511 went Democratic and 9,743 went Republican.
When did Ellis County, Kansas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Ellis County, Kansas voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Ellis County, Kansas?
Ellis County, Kansas has a population of 28,920 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ellis County, Kansas?
Median household income in Ellis County, Kansas is $63,084 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kansas state median is $74,275.
What is the political history of Ellis County, Kansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Ellis County, Kansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.