Bates County, Missouri
AkashicBates County, MOTrumpR+61.6
2024 precinct map of Bates CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Bates 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 | 80.3% | 6,702 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.7% | 1,563 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 57 |
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8 precincts · 8,344 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 | 18.7%Harris1,563 | 80.3%Trump6,702 | 0.7%Oliver57 | 8,344 | ||
| R | 19.8%Biden1,672 | 78.2%Trump6,597 | 1.4%Jorgensen120 | 8,438 | ||
| R | 20.0%Clinton1,618 | 74.2%Trump6,001 | 3.8%Johnson306 | 8,083 | ||
| R | 32.9%Obama2,557 | 64.6%Romney5,020 | 2.0%Gray157 | 7,771 | ||
| R | 39.5%Obama3,271 | 58.3%McCain4,833 | 2.2%Nader179 | 8,283 | ||
| R | 40.1%Kerry3,398 | 59.1%Bush5,004 | 0.8%Badnarik64 | 8,466 | ||
| R | 43.5%Gore3,386 | 54.5%Bush4,245 | 1.1%Nader84 | 7,792 | ||
| D | 45.2%Clinton3,224 | 40.7%Dole2,904 | 13.3%Perot949 | 7,137 | ||
| D | 38.7%Clinton2,993 | 32.3%Bush2,499 | 28.8%Perot2,225 | 7,730 | ||
| R | 48.1%Dukakis3,332 | 51.6%Bush3,574 | 0.3%Fulani24 | 6,930 | ||
| R | 40.6%Mondale2,889 | 59.4%Reagan4,223 | 0.0% | 7,112 | ||
| R | 43.8%Carter3,297 | 54.0%Reagan4,061 | 2.2%Anderson163 | 7,521 | ||
| D | 55.8%Carter4,288 | 43.6%Ford3,350 | 0.6%McCarthy46 | 7,684 | ||
| R | 36.2%McGovern3,020 | 63.8%Nixon5,314 | 0.0% | 8,334 | ||
| R | 40.8%Humphrey3,370 | 49.5%Nixon4,087 | 9.7%Wallace801 | 8,258 | ||
| D | 59.5%Johnson5,162 | 40.5%Goldwater3,514 | 0.0% | 8,676 | ||
| R | 41.8%Kennedy3,906 | 58.2%Nixon5,429 | 0.0% | 9,335 | ||
| R | 44.0%Stevenson4,300 | 56.0%Eisenhower5,467 | 0.0% | 9,767 | ||
| R | 40.0%Stevenson3,995 | 60.0%Eisenhower6,002 | 0.0%Hallinan2 | 9,999 | ||
| D | 51.2%Truman4,371 | 48.7%Dewey4,156 | 0.1%Thurmond6 | 8,533 | ||
| R | 44.3%Roosevelt4,096 | 55.5%Dewey5,122 | 0.2%Thomas18 | 9,236 | ||
| R | 46.4%Roosevelt4,978 | 53.3%Willkie5,727 | 0.3%Thomas33 | 10,738 | ||
| D | 52.7%Roosevelt5,681 | 46.6%Landon5,022 | 0.7%Lemke74 | 10,777 | ||
| D | 64.2%Roosevelt6,220 | 35.0%Hoover3,395 | 0.8%Thomas79 | 9,694 | ||
| R | 36.7%Smith3,594 | 62.7%Hoover6,133 | 0.6%Thomas54 | 9,781 | ||
| D | 48.9%Davis4,722 | 47.1%Coolidge4,552 | 4.0%La Follette389 | 9,663 | ||
| R | 45.7%Cox4,433 | 51.9%Harding5,039 | 2.4%Debs236 | 9,708 | ||
| D | 53.7%Wilson3,255 | 42.9%Hughes2,597 | 3.4%Benson204 | 6,056 | ||
| D | 50.7%Wilson3,057 | 22.9%Taft1,383 | 26.3%Roosevelt1,587 | 6,027 | ||
| D | 52.0%Bryan3,248 | 44.1%Taft2,754 | 4.0%Debs247 | 6,249 | ||
| D | 47.3%Parker2,967 | 47.1%Roosevelt2,956 | 5.6%Debs352 | 6,275 | ||
| D | 51.6%Bryan3,591 | 39.3%McKinley2,731 | 9.1%Woolley634 | 6,956 | ||
| D | 65.6%Bryan5,073 | 32.6%McKinley2,522 | 1.7%Palmer133 | 7,728 | ||
| D | 43.1%Cleveland3,007 | 27.6%Harrison1,928 | 29.2%Weaver2,039 | 6,974 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +15.5% |
| 1896 | +33.0% |
| 1900 | +12.4% |
| 1904 | +0.2% |
| 1908 | +7.9% |
| 1912 | +27.8% |
| 1916 | +10.9% |
| 1920 | −6.2% |
| 1924 | +1.8% |
| 1928 | −26.0% |
| 1932 | +29.1% |
| 1936 | +6.1% |
| 1940 | −7.0% |
| 1944 | −11.1% |
| 1948 | +2.5% |
| 1952 | −20.1% |
| 1956 | −11.9% |
| 1960 | −16.3% |
| 1964 | +19.0% |
| 1968 | −8.7% |
| 1972 | −27.5% |
| 1976 | +12.2% |
| 1980 | −10.2% |
| 1984 | −18.8% |
| 1988 | −3.5% |
| 1992 | +6.4% |
| 1996 | +4.5% |
| 2000 | −11.0% |
| 2004 | −19.0% |
| 2008 | −18.9% |
| 2012 | −31.7% |
| 2016 | −54.2% |
| 2020 | −58.4% |
| 2024 | −61.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11,616 |
| 2018 | 11,281 |
| 2020 | 11,741 |
| 2022 | 11,784 |
| 2024 | 12,069 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Bates County, anchored by the small city of Butler, logged an R+61.6 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among Missouri's most heavily one-sided rural counties in a state that has shifted sharply away from competitive statewide races over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 33.0 points in 1896 and a Republican high of 61.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.6 points.
A population of 16,186, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,733 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Giles County and Crawford County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bates County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bates County, Missouri voted Republican by 61.6 points (R+61.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,344 votes cast, 1,563 went Democratic and 6,702 went Republican.
When did Bates County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Bates County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Bates County, Missouri?
Bates County, Missouri has a population of 16,186 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bates County, Missouri?
Median household income in Bates County, Missouri is $60,733 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Bates County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Bates County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.