Barry County, Missouri
AkashicBarry County, MOTrumpR+63.5
2024 precinct map of Barry CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Barry 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 | 81.3% | 13,138 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.8% | 2,873 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 93 |
Harris +50Trump +50
14 precincts · 16,165 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 | 17.8%Harris2,873 | 81.3%Trump13,138 | 0.6%Oliver93 | 16,165 | ||
| R | 18.9%Biden2,948 | 79.7%Trump12,425 | 1.2%Jorgensen180 | 15,598 | ||
| R | 18.6%Clinton2,710 | 78.2%Trump11,428 | 2.3%Johnson338 | 14,605 | ||
| R | 26.6%Obama3,667 | 71.2%Romney9,832 | 1.8%Gray244 | 13,806 | ||
| R | 31.6%Obama4,630 | 66.6%McCain9,758 | 1.7%Nader256 | 14,644 | ||
| R | 30.3%Kerry4,223 | 68.9%Bush9,599 | 0.8%Badnarik105 | 13,927 | ||
| R | 33.4%Gore4,135 | 63.8%Bush7,885 | 1.6%Nader193 | 12,368 | ||
| R | 36.9%Clinton4,352 | 49.6%Dole5,855 | 12.7%Perot1,494 | 11,799 | ||
| R | 37.6%Clinton4,791 | 43.6%Bush5,565 | 18.7%Perot2,381 | 12,757 | ||
| R | 36.7%Dukakis4,210 | 63.0%Bush7,231 | 0.3%Fulani36 | 11,477 | ||
| R | 31.2%Mondale3,483 | 68.8%Reagan7,683 | 0.0% | 11,166 | ||
| R | 36.6%Carter4,193 | 61.4%Reagan7,038 | 2.0%Anderson227 | 11,458 | ||
| R | 49.7%Carter5,046 | 49.8%Ford5,053 | 0.5%McCarthy49 | 10,148 | ||
| R | 30.3%McGovern3,167 | 69.7%Nixon7,295 | 0.0% | 10,462 | ||
| R | 35.1%Humphrey3,398 | 57.1%Nixon5,537 | 7.8%Wallace758 | 9,693 | ||
| D | 52.7%Johnson5,307 | 47.3%Goldwater4,757 | 0.0% | 10,064 | ||
| R | 36.9%Kennedy3,919 | 63.1%Nixon6,706 | 0.0% | 10,625 | ||
| R | 42.7%Stevenson4,523 | 57.3%Eisenhower6,063 | 0.0% | 10,586 | ||
| R | 38.2%Stevenson4,124 | 61.8%Eisenhower6,664 | 0.0% | 10,788 | ||
| R | 49.5%Truman4,724 | 50.5%Dewey4,812 | 0.0% | 9,536 | ||
| R | 40.9%Roosevelt4,029 | 58.9%Dewey5,796 | 0.2%Thomas23 | 9,848 | ||
| R | 44.1%Roosevelt5,207 | 55.7%Willkie6,573 | 0.2%Thomas24 | 11,804 | ||
| R | 49.1%Roosevelt5,744 | 50.5%Landon5,906 | 0.4%Lemke49 | 11,699 | ||
| D | 56.3%Roosevelt5,957 | 42.5%Hoover4,497 | 1.3%Thomas134 | 10,588 | ||
| R | 36.6%Smith3,431 | 62.9%Hoover5,901 | 0.5%Thomas51 | 9,383 | ||
| R | 42.5%Davis3,606 | 47.9%Coolidge4,065 | 9.6%La Follette810 | 8,481 | ||
| R | 41.2%Cox3,729 | 57.0%Harding5,162 | 1.7%Debs158 | 9,049 | ||
| D | 49.0%Wilson2,752 | 47.8%Hughes2,683 | 3.1%Benson176 | 5,611 | ||
| D | 45.7%Wilson2,300 | 27.7%Taft1,396 | 26.6%Roosevelt1,342 | 5,038 | ||
| R | 46.8%Bryan2,383 | 49.6%Taft2,526 | 3.6%Debs182 | 5,091 | ||
| R | 44.6%Parker2,237 | 51.2%Roosevelt2,568 | 4.2%Debs210 | 5,015 | ||
| D | 51.1%Bryan2,661 | 46.5%McKinley2,420 | 2.4%Woolley124 | 5,205 | ||
| D | 57.4%Bryan3,151 | 42.2%McKinley2,320 | 0.4%Palmer21 | 5,492 | ||
| R | 42.2%Cleveland1,904 | 43.0%Harrison1,940 | 14.8%Weaver670 | 4,514 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −0.8% |
| 1896 | +15.1% |
| 1900 | +4.6% |
| 1904 | −6.6% |
| 1908 | −2.8% |
| 1912 | +17.9% |
| 1916 | +1.2% |
| 1920 | −15.8% |
| 1924 | −5.4% |
| 1928 | −26.3% |
| 1932 | +13.8% |
| 1936 | −1.4% |
| 1940 | −11.6% |
| 1944 | −17.9% |
| 1948 | −0.9% |
| 1952 | −23.5% |
| 1956 | −14.5% |
| 1960 | −26.2% |
| 1964 | +5.5% |
| 1968 | −22.1% |
| 1972 | −39.5% |
| 1976 | −0.1% |
| 1980 | −24.8% |
| 1984 | −37.6% |
| 1988 | −26.3% |
| 1992 | −6.1% |
| 1996 | −12.7% |
| 2000 | −30.3% |
| 2004 | −38.6% |
| 2008 | −35.0% |
| 2012 | −44.7% |
| 2016 | −59.7% |
| 2020 | −60.8% |
| 2024 | −63.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 21,035 |
| 2018 | 20,775 |
| 2020 | 22,180 |
| 2022 | 22,322 |
| 2024 | 23,848 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Barry County, tucked into Missouri's southwestern Ozarks corner, recorded an R+63.5 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the state's most heavily one-sided rural counties. Its small, predominantly white population has shifted sharply rightward over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 17.9 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 63.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 63.5 points.
A population of 35,033, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,346 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Laclede County and Lawrence County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Barry County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Barry County, Missouri voted Republican by 63.5 points (R+63.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 16,165 votes cast, 2,873 went Democratic and 13,138 went Republican.
When did Barry County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Barry County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Barry County, Missouri?
Barry County, Missouri has a population of 35,033 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Barry County, Missouri?
Median household income in Barry County, Missouri is $58,346 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Barry County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Barry County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.