Benton County, Missouri
AkashicBenton County, MOTrumpR+59.1
2024 precinct map of Benton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Benton 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 | 79.2% | 8,526 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.1% | 2,166 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 50 |
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7 precincts · 10,769 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 | 20.1%Harris2,166 | 79.2%Trump8,526 | 0.5%Oliver50 | 10,769 | ||
| R | 20.8%Biden2,180 | 77.3%Trump8,109 | 1.4%Jorgensen152 | 10,484 | ||
| R | 21.1%Clinton2,025 | 75.2%Trump7,213 | 2.9%Johnson278 | 9,590 | ||
| R | 31.9%Obama2,925 | 66.3%Romney6,069 | 1.5%Gray138 | 9,157 | ||
| R | 37.9%Obama3,629 | 60.2%McCain5,759 | 1.9%Nader179 | 9,567 | ||
| R | 37.5%Kerry3,381 | 61.9%Bush5,575 | 0.6%Badnarik53 | 9,009 | ||
| R | 41.8%Gore3,150 | 56.0%Bush4,218 | 1.3%Nader97 | 7,534 | ||
| D | 44.6%Clinton2,996 | 43.1%Dole2,895 | 11.4%Perot764 | 6,715 | ||
| D | 43.9%Clinton3,195 | 34.5%Bush2,511 | 21.3%Perot1,551 | 7,276 | ||
| R | 43.2%Dukakis2,654 | 56.4%Bush3,467 | 0.4%Fulani24 | 6,145 | ||
| R | 37.2%Mondale2,251 | 62.8%Reagan3,805 | 0.0% | 6,056 | ||
| R | 38.3%Carter2,241 | 59.0%Reagan3,451 | 2.7%Anderson160 | 5,852 | ||
| R | 48.0%Carter2,684 | 51.5%Ford2,875 | 0.5%McCarthy28 | 5,587 | ||
| R | 28.7%McGovern1,423 | 71.3%Nixon3,537 | 0.0% | 4,960 | ||
| R | 28.4%Humphrey1,345 | 61.1%Nixon2,899 | 10.5%Wallace498 | 4,742 | ||
| R | 45.0%Johnson2,030 | 55.0%Goldwater2,477 | 0.0% | 4,507 | ||
| R | 30.0%Kennedy1,496 | 70.0%Nixon3,484 | 0.0% | 4,980 | ||
| R | 33.2%Stevenson1,563 | 66.8%Eisenhower3,145 | 0.0% | 4,708 | ||
| R | 27.2%Stevenson1,303 | 72.3%Eisenhower3,470 | 0.5%Hallinan26 | 4,799 | ||
| R | 32.9%Truman1,360 | 67.0%Dewey2,768 | 0.1%Thurmond3 | 4,131 | ||
| R | 25.1%Roosevelt1,108 | 74.7%Dewey3,294 | 0.1%Thomas6 | 4,408 | ||
| R | 31.0%Roosevelt1,765 | 68.7%Willkie3,912 | 0.3%Thomas18 | 5,695 | ||
| R | 36.5%Roosevelt1,950 | 63.1%Landon3,375 | 0.4%Lemke21 | 5,346 | ||
| D | 55.6%Roosevelt2,596 | 43.6%Hoover2,038 | 0.8%Thomas38 | 4,672 | ||
| R | 27.5%Smith1,296 | 72.3%Hoover3,411 | 0.2%Thomas9 | 4,716 | ||
| R | 35.8%Davis1,588 | 60.7%Coolidge2,693 | 3.5%La Follette155 | 4,436 | ||
| R | 30.6%Cox1,506 | 68.5%Harding3,367 | 0.9%Debs42 | 4,915 | ||
| R | 40.4%Wilson1,285 | 57.9%Hughes1,842 | 1.8%Benson56 | 3,183 | ||
| D | 39.6%Wilson1,209 | 37.4%Taft1,142 | 23.0%Roosevelt704 | 3,055 | ||
| R | 39.3%Bryan1,280 | 59.1%Taft1,924 | 1.6%Debs52 | 3,256 | ||
| R | 39.8%Parker1,372 | 57.0%Roosevelt1,963 | 3.2%Debs109 | 3,444 | ||
| R | 42.1%Bryan1,532 | 54.4%McKinley1,980 | 3.5%Woolley128 | 3,640 | ||
| R | 46.6%Bryan1,762 | 51.7%McKinley1,957 | 1.7%Palmer63 | 3,782 | ||
| R | 34.4%Cleveland1,058 | 51.0%Harrison1,570 | 14.6%Weaver450 | 3,078 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −16.6% |
| 1896 | −5.2% |
| 1900 | −12.3% |
| 1904 | −17.2% |
| 1908 | −19.8% |
| 1912 | +2.2% |
| 1916 | −17.5% |
| 1920 | −37.9% |
| 1924 | −24.9% |
| 1928 | −44.8% |
| 1932 | +11.9% |
| 1936 | −26.7% |
| 1940 | −37.7% |
| 1944 | −49.6% |
| 1948 | −34.1% |
| 1952 | −45.2% |
| 1956 | −33.6% |
| 1960 | −39.9% |
| 1964 | −9.9% |
| 1968 | −32.8% |
| 1972 | −42.6% |
| 1976 | −3.4% |
| 1980 | −20.7% |
| 1984 | −25.7% |
| 1988 | −13.2% |
| 1992 | +9.4% |
| 1996 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | −14.2% |
| 2004 | −24.4% |
| 2008 | −22.3% |
| 2012 | −34.3% |
| 2016 | −54.1% |
| 2020 | −56.6% |
| 2024 | −59.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13,883 |
| 2018 | 13,904 |
| 2020 | 14,758 |
| 2022 | 15,209 |
| 2024 | 15,709 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Benton County's R+59.1 margin in 2024 places it among the most heavily one-sided counties in the state, reflecting a broader rural consolidation pattern that has accelerated across the Ozarks over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 11.9 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 59.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.1 points.
A population of 20,151, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,567 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of St. Clair County and Maries County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Benton County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Benton County, Missouri voted Republican by 59.1 points (R+59.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 10,769 votes cast, 2,166 went Democratic and 8,526 went Republican.
When did Benton County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Benton County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Benton County, Missouri?
Benton County, Missouri has a population of 20,151 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Benton County, Missouri?
Median household income in Benton County, Missouri is $52,567 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Benton County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Benton County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 30 went Republican.