Barton County, Missouri
AkashicBarton County, MOTrumpR+72.1
2024 precinct map of Barton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Barton 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 | 85.8% | 5,159 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.6% | 820 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 19 |
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8 precincts · 6,015 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 | 13.6%Harris820 | 85.8%Trump5,159 | 0.3%Oliver19 | 6,015 | ||
| R | 13.9%Biden844 | 85.0%Trump5,168 | 0.8%Jorgensen47 | 6,077 | ||
| R | 13.4%Clinton795 | 83.5%Trump4,959 | 2.3%Johnson135 | 5,939 | ||
| R | 21.4%Obama1,230 | 76.9%Romney4,418 | 1.5%Gray87 | 5,746 | ||
| R | 24.5%Obama1,455 | 74.2%McCain4,414 | 1.3%Nader79 | 5,948 | ||
| R | 22.9%Kerry1,373 | 76.3%Bush4,572 | 0.8%Badnarik46 | 5,991 | ||
| R | 26.5%Gore1,424 | 71.5%Bush3,836 | 1.4%Nader75 | 5,366 | ||
| R | 32.2%Clinton1,625 | 55.7%Dole2,812 | 11.2%Perot563 | 5,045 | ||
| R | 27.6%Clinton1,433 | 53.4%Bush2,775 | 18.7%Perot971 | 5,194 | ||
| R | 32.3%Dukakis1,603 | 67.3%Bush3,339 | 0.3%Fulani16 | 4,958 | ||
| R | 25.2%Mondale1,348 | 74.8%Reagan3,996 | 0.0% | 5,344 | ||
| R | 35.2%Carter1,901 | 61.8%Reagan3,337 | 3.0%Anderson160 | 5,398 | ||
| R | 45.8%Carter2,326 | 53.3%Ford2,708 | 0.8%McCarthy43 | 5,077 | ||
| R | 22.1%McGovern1,140 | 77.9%Nixon4,026 | 0.0% | 5,166 | ||
| R | 34.8%Humphrey1,832 | 55.7%Nixon2,928 | 9.5%Wallace499 | 5,259 | ||
| D | 57.6%Johnson3,173 | 42.4%Goldwater2,332 | 0.0% | 5,505 | ||
| R | 39.5%Kennedy2,417 | 60.5%Nixon3,703 | 0.0% | 6,120 | ||
| R | 44.8%Stevenson2,881 | 55.2%Eisenhower3,547 | 0.0% | 6,428 | ||
| R | 39.5%Stevenson2,661 | 60.2%Eisenhower4,056 | 0.4%Hallinan24 | 6,741 | ||
| D | 53.8%Truman3,008 | 46.1%Dewey2,577 | 0.1%Thurmond7 | 5,592 | ||
| R | 44.3%Roosevelt2,688 | 55.3%Dewey3,356 | 0.4%Thomas23 | 6,067 | ||
| R | 48.4%Roosevelt3,539 | 51.1%Willkie3,737 | 0.5%Thomas39 | 7,315 | ||
| D | 55.8%Roosevelt4,048 | 43.6%Landon3,164 | 0.5%Lemke37 | 7,249 | ||
| D | 63.8%Roosevelt3,897 | 34.3%Hoover2,092 | 1.9%Thomas115 | 6,104 | ||
| R | 38.0%Smith2,275 | 61.2%Hoover3,662 | 0.8%Thomas48 | 5,985 | ||
| R | 44.1%Davis2,682 | 48.6%Coolidge2,952 | 7.3%La Follette441 | 6,075 | ||
| R | 44.6%Cox3,040 | 51.1%Harding3,480 | 4.3%Debs294 | 6,814 | ||
| D | 55.2%Wilson2,217 | 39.8%Hughes1,597 | 5.0%Benson202 | 4,016 | ||
| D | 47.1%Wilson1,791 | 26.6%Taft1,010 | 26.3%Roosevelt1,000 | 3,801 | ||
| D | 49.6%Bryan1,913 | 43.4%Taft1,673 | 7.1%Debs272 | 3,858 | ||
| R | 45.3%Parker1,811 | 46.1%Roosevelt1,843 | 8.5%Debs341 | 3,995 | ||
| D | 54.3%Bryan2,349 | 41.1%McKinley1,780 | 4.6%Woolley197 | 4,326 | ||
| D | 64.0%Bryan2,824 | 33.9%McKinley1,496 | 2.1%Palmer91 | 4,411 | ||
| D | 40.6%Cleveland1,620 | 33.5%Harrison1,335 | 25.9%Weaver1,034 | 3,989 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +7.1% |
| 1896 | +30.1% |
| 1900 | +13.2% |
| 1904 | −0.8% |
| 1908 | +6.2% |
| 1912 | +20.5% |
| 1916 | +15.4% |
| 1920 | −6.5% |
| 1924 | −4.4% |
| 1928 | −23.2% |
| 1932 | +29.6% |
| 1936 | +12.2% |
| 1940 | −2.7% |
| 1944 | −11.0% |
| 1948 | +7.7% |
| 1952 | −20.7% |
| 1956 | −10.4% |
| 1960 | −21.0% |
| 1964 | +15.3% |
| 1968 | −20.8% |
| 1972 | −55.9% |
| 1976 | −7.5% |
| 1980 | −26.6% |
| 1984 | −49.6% |
| 1988 | −35.0% |
| 1992 | −25.8% |
| 1996 | −23.5% |
| 2000 | −44.9% |
| 2004 | −53.4% |
| 2008 | −49.7% |
| 2012 | −55.5% |
| 2016 | −70.1% |
| 2020 | −71.2% |
| 2024 | −72.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,650 |
| 2018 | 8,645 |
| 2020 | 8,796 |
| 2022 | 8,740 |
| 2024 | 8,970 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Barton County recorded an R+72.1 margin in 2024, placing it among the most one-sided rural counties in the state. Its small, stable population of roughly 12,500 reflects the broader demographic pattern of sparsely settled southwest Missouri.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 30.1 points in 1896 and a Republican high of 72.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 72.1 points.
A population of 11,690, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,635 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Fulton County and Bedford County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Barton County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Barton County, Missouri voted Republican by 72.1 points (R+72.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,015 votes cast, 820 went Democratic and 5,159 went Republican.
When did Barton County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Barton County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Barton County, Missouri?
Barton County, Missouri has a population of 11,690 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Barton County, Missouri?
Median household income in Barton County, Missouri is $51,635 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Barton County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Barton County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.