Butler County, Missouri
AkashicButler County, MOTrumpR+63.8
2024 precinct map of Butler CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Butler 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 | 81.5% | 14,549 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.7% | 3,160 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 89 |
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20 precincts · 17,860 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 | 17.7%Harris3,160 | 81.5%Trump14,549 | 0.5%Oliver89 | 17,860 | ||
| R | 18.2%Biden3,301 | 80.4%Trump14,602 | 1.0%Jorgensen188 | 18,169 | ||
| R | 17.6%Clinton3,036 | 79.1%Trump13,650 | 2.3%Johnson392 | 17,259 | ||
| R | 25.8%Obama4,363 | 72.5%Romney12,248 | 1.4%Gray238 | 16,889 | ||
| R | 30.7%Obama5,316 | 68.1%McCain11,805 | 1.3%Nader217 | 17,338 | ||
| R | 28.4%Kerry4,666 | 71.1%Bush11,696 | 0.5%Badnarik79 | 16,441 | ||
| R | 34.7%Gore4,996 | 63.3%Bush9,111 | 1.0%Nader149 | 14,397 | ||
| R | 40.3%Clinton5,780 | 48.8%Dole6,996 | 9.9%Perot1,414 | 14,343 | ||
| D | 43.2%Clinton6,602 | 42.2%Bush6,450 | 14.3%Perot2,189 | 15,272 | ||
| R | 41.9%Dukakis5,751 | 58.0%Bush7,968 | 0.1%Fulani19 | 13,738 | ||
| R | 35.0%Mondale4,699 | 65.0%Reagan8,712 | 0.0% | 13,411 | ||
| R | 39.5%Carter5,605 | 58.8%Reagan8,342 | 1.7%Anderson234 | 14,181 | ||
| D | 54.1%Carter6,759 | 45.4%Ford5,669 | 0.5%McCarthy57 | 12,485 | ||
| R | 27.4%McGovern3,466 | 72.6%Nixon9,198 | 0.0% | 12,664 | ||
| R | 32.5%Humphrey4,379 | 47.0%Nixon6,326 | 20.5%Wallace2,759 | 13,464 | ||
| D | 57.9%Johnson7,710 | 42.1%Goldwater5,616 | 0.0% | 13,326 | ||
| R | 38.2%Kennedy5,406 | 61.8%Nixon8,751 | 0.0% | 14,157 | ||
| R | 44.9%Stevenson5,869 | 55.1%Eisenhower7,216 | 0.0% | 13,085 | ||
| R | 45.0%Stevenson6,426 | 54.9%Eisenhower7,843 | 0.1%Hallinan16 | 14,285 | ||
| D | 55.2%Truman5,319 | 44.4%Dewey4,276 | 0.4%Thurmond35 | 9,630 | ||
| R | 39.7%Roosevelt4,219 | 60.0%Dewey6,375 | 0.3%Thomas32 | 10,626 | ||
| R | 43.5%Roosevelt6,213 | 56.2%Willkie8,024 | 0.3%Thomas38 | 14,275 | ||
| R | 49.4%Roosevelt6,234 | 50.3%Landon6,355 | 0.3%Lemke42 | 12,631 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt6,058 | 40.3%Hoover4,155 | 0.9%Thomas90 | 10,303 | ||
| R | 37.1%Smith3,320 | 62.5%Hoover5,591 | 0.4%Thomas38 | 8,949 | ||
| R | 36.8%Davis2,953 | 56.0%Coolidge4,489 | 7.2%La Follette577 | 8,019 | ||
| R | 35.8%Cox2,662 | 61.8%Harding4,601 | 2.4%Debs179 | 7,442 | ||
| R | 42.2%Wilson2,135 | 53.8%Hughes2,717 | 4.0%Benson202 | 5,054 | ||
| D | 41.7%Wilson1,946 | 39.7%Taft1,851 | 18.6%Roosevelt868 | 4,665 | ||
| R | 44.4%Bryan1,893 | 51.2%Taft2,186 | 4.4%Debs189 | 4,268 | ||
| R | 38.4%Parker1,369 | 54.9%Roosevelt1,960 | 6.7%Debs239 | 3,568 | ||
| R | 45.8%Bryan1,670 | 51.8%McKinley1,888 | 2.4%Woolley89 | 3,647 | ||
| D | 51.4%Bryan1,743 | 48.2%McKinley1,635 | 0.4%Palmer15 | 3,393 | ||
| D | 49.6%Cleveland1,233 | 42.3%Harrison1,052 | 8.1%Weaver202 | 2,487 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +7.3% |
| 1896 | +3.2% |
| 1900 | −6.0% |
| 1904 | −16.6% |
| 1908 | −6.9% |
| 1912 | +2.0% |
| 1916 | −11.5% |
| 1920 | −26.1% |
| 1924 | −19.2% |
| 1928 | −25.4% |
| 1932 | +18.5% |
| 1936 | −1.0% |
| 1940 | −12.7% |
| 1944 | −20.3% |
| 1948 | +10.8% |
| 1952 | −9.9% |
| 1956 | −10.3% |
| 1960 | −23.6% |
| 1964 | +15.7% |
| 1968 | −14.5% |
| 1972 | −45.3% |
| 1976 | +8.7% |
| 1980 | −19.3% |
| 1984 | −29.9% |
| 1988 | −16.1% |
| 1992 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | −8.5% |
| 2000 | −28.6% |
| 2004 | −42.8% |
| 2008 | −37.4% |
| 2012 | −46.7% |
| 2016 | −61.5% |
| 2020 | −62.2% |
| 2024 | −63.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 28,967 |
| 2018 | 29,250 |
| 2020 | 28,687 |
| 2022 | 27,919 |
| 2024 | 29,081 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Butler County, anchored by Poplar Bluff in the Ozark foothills, recorded an R+63.8 presidential margin in 2024 — placing it among Missouri's most one-sided counties and reflecting the broader rural realignment that has reshaped the state's electoral map over two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.5 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 63.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 63.8 points.
A population of 42,020, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,089 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lincoln County and Johnson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Butler County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Butler County, Missouri voted Republican by 63.8 points (R+63.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 17,860 votes cast, 3,160 went Democratic and 14,549 went Republican.
When did Butler County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Butler County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Butler County, Missouri?
Butler County, Missouri has a population of 42,020 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Butler County, Missouri?
Median household income in Butler County, Missouri is $49,089 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Butler County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Butler County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 26 went Republican.