Smith County, Kansas
AkashicSmith County, KSTrumpR+68.5
2024 precinct map of Smith CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Smith 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 | 83.5% | 1,675 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.0% | 300 |
| Robert F KennedyOther | 1.2% | 25 |
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28 precincts · 2,006 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 | 15.0%Harris300 | 83.5%Trump1,675 | 1.2%Kennedy25 | 2,006 | ||
| R | 15.8%Biden336 | 82.8%Trump1,763 | 1.4%Jorgensen30 | 2,129 | ||
| R | 14.5%Clinton297 | 81.3%Trump1,661 | 2.7%Johnson55 | 2,042 | ||
| R | 17.7%Obama358 | 80.3%Romney1,624 | 1.3%Johnson26 | 2,023 | ||
| R | 20.2%Obama446 | 78.0%McCain1,719 | 1.8%Nader39 | 2,204 | ||
| R | 22.8%Kerry540 | 76.1%Bush1,803 | 1.1%Nader27 | 2,370 | ||
| R | 24.5%Gore534 | 70.2%Bush1,534 | 3.6%Nader79 | 2,184 | ||
| R | 25.6%Clinton638 | 65.4%Dole1,628 | 8.6%Perot213 | 2,490 | ||
| R | 27.7%Clinton789 | 43.3%Bush1,236 | 28.6%Perot816 | 2,852 | ||
| R | 33.6%Dukakis1,004 | 65.3%Bush1,951 | 1.1%Paul33 | 2,988 | ||
| R | 22.2%Mondale684 | 75.7%Reagan2,332 | 2.0%Richards63 | 3,079 | ||
| R | 21.3%Carter719 | 71.7%Reagan2,415 | 6.9%Anderson234 | 3,368 | ||
| R | 38.8%Carter1,333 | 58.5%Ford2,009 | 2.7%McCarthy94 | 3,436 | ||
| R | 23.4%McGovern818 | 74.3%Nixon2,600 | 2.4%Schmitz83 | 3,501 | ||
| R | 24.8%Humphrey939 | 67.5%Nixon2,558 | 7.7%Wallace293 | 3,790 | ||
| R | 46.7%Johnson1,809 | 52.3%Goldwater2,026 | 0.9%Hass36 | 3,871 | ||
| R | 27.6%Kennedy1,157 | 71.9%Nixon3,013 | 0.5%Byrd22 | 4,192 | ||
| R | 26.4%Stevenson1,139 | 73.0%Eisenhower3,142 | 0.6%Andrews26 | 4,307 | ||
| R | 21.2%Stevenson986 | 77.7%Eisenhower3,623 | 1.1%Hallinan51 | 4,660 | ||
| R | 35.7%Truman1,590 | 61.9%Dewey2,760 | 2.4%Thurmond106 | 4,456 | ||
| R | 29.3%Roosevelt1,377 | 69.9%Dewey3,282 | 0.7%Thomas34 | 4,693 | ||
| R | 33.5%Roosevelt1,855 | 65.6%Willkie3,630 | 0.9%Thomas50 | 5,535 | ||
| R | 46.2%Roosevelt2,847 | 53.5%Landon3,292 | 0.3%Lemke17 | 6,156 | ||
| D | 51.1%Roosevelt3,155 | 46.5%Hoover2,870 | 2.3%Thomas144 | 6,169 | ||
| R | 24.7%Smith1,338 | 74.3%Hoover4,021 | 0.9%Thomas50 | 5,409 | ||
| R | 29.0%Davis1,634 | 57.2%Coolidge3,226 | 13.8%La Follette777 | 5,637 | ||
| R | 31.2%Cox1,535 | 66.1%Harding3,251 | 2.7%Debs132 | 4,918 | ||
| D | 54.1%Wilson3,431 | 41.1%Hughes2,605 | 4.8%Benson306 | 6,342 | ||
| D | 40.9%Wilson1,534 | 25.8%Taft970 | 33.3%Roosevelt1,250 | 3,754 | ||
| R | 44.6%Bryan1,593 | 51.7%Taft1,843 | 3.7%Debs132 | 3,568 | ||
| R | 17.5%Parker596 | 66.0%Roosevelt2,254 | 16.5%Debs564 | 3,414 | ||
| D | 51.9%Bryan1,978 | 46.5%McKinley1,770 | 1.6%Woolley61 | 3,809 | ||
| D | 58.6%Bryan2,019 | 40.2%McKinley1,385 | 1.1%Palmer39 | 3,443 | ||
| O | 0.0%Cleveland0 | 41.3%Harrison1,389 | 58.7%Weaver1,972 | 3,361 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −41.3% |
| 1896 | +18.4% |
| 1900 | +5.5% |
| 1904 | −48.6% |
| 1908 | −7.0% |
| 1912 | +15.0% |
| 1916 | +13.0% |
| 1920 | −34.9% |
| 1924 | −28.2% |
| 1928 | −49.6% |
| 1932 | +4.6% |
| 1936 | −7.2% |
| 1940 | −32.1% |
| 1944 | −40.6% |
| 1948 | −26.3% |
| 1952 | −56.6% |
| 1956 | −46.5% |
| 1960 | −44.3% |
| 1964 | −5.6% |
| 1968 | −42.7% |
| 1972 | −50.9% |
| 1976 | −19.7% |
| 1980 | −50.4% |
| 1984 | −53.5% |
| 1988 | −31.7% |
| 1992 | −15.7% |
| 1996 | −39.8% |
| 2000 | −45.8% |
| 2004 | −53.3% |
| 2008 | −57.8% |
| 2012 | −62.6% |
| 2016 | −66.8% |
| 2020 | −67.0% |
| 2024 | −68.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
Smith County's R+68.5 margin in 2024 places it among the most Republican-leaning counties in Kansas, reflecting the broader pattern of deep-red rural plains counties where agricultural communities and sparse population reinforce one-party dominance.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.4 points in 1896 and a Republican high of 68.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 68.5 points.
A population of 3,552, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,135 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Rooks County and Dickinson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Smith County, Kansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Smith County, Kansas voted Republican by 68.5 points (R+68.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,006 votes cast, 300 went Democratic and 1,675 went Republican.
When did Smith County, Kansas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Smith County, Kansas voted Democratic was 1932.
How many people live in Smith County, Kansas?
Smith County, Kansas has a population of 3,552 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Smith County, Kansas?
Median household income in Smith County, Kansas is $59,135 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kansas state median is $74,275.
What is the political history of Smith County, Kansas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Smith County, Kansas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.