Carter County, Missouri
AkashicCarter County, MOTrumpR+74.2
2024 precinct map of Carter CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Carter 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 | 86.9% | 2,488 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 12.7% | 364 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 8 |
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5 precincts · 2,862 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 | 12.7%Harris364 | 86.9%Trump2,488 | 0.3%Oliver8 | 2,862 | ||
| R | 14.4%Biden418 | 84.6%Trump2,451 | 0.6%Jorgensen18 | 2,897 | ||
| R | 15.3%Clinton436 | 81.5%Trump2,324 | 1.9%Johnson55 | 2,850 | ||
| R | 26.9%Obama754 | 70.7%Romney1,978 | 1.8%Gray49 | 2,799 | ||
| R | 34.0%Obama984 | 63.5%McCain1,840 | 2.6%Nader74 | 2,898 | ||
| R | 34.7%Kerry964 | 64.7%Bush1,797 | 0.6%Badnarik18 | 2,779 | ||
| R | 35.5%Gore997 | 61.6%Bush1,730 | 1.4%Nader40 | 2,808 | ||
| R | 43.8%Clinton1,172 | 44.1%Dole1,180 | 11.2%Perot301 | 2,677 | ||
| D | 43.5%Clinton1,169 | 41.0%Bush1,101 | 15.1%Perot405 | 2,686 | ||
| R | 43.0%Dukakis1,087 | 56.5%Bush1,429 | 0.5%Fulani12 | 2,528 | ||
| R | 39.5%Mondale916 | 60.5%Reagan1,402 | 0.0% | 2,318 | ||
| R | 45.9%Carter1,087 | 51.4%Reagan1,218 | 2.7%Anderson63 | 2,368 | ||
| D | 57.5%Carter1,154 | 42.0%Ford842 | 0.5%McCarthy11 | 2,007 | ||
| R | 31.0%McGovern565 | 69.0%Nixon1,257 | 0.0% | 1,822 | ||
| R | 39.1%Humphrey738 | 45.6%Nixon861 | 15.3%Wallace289 | 1,888 | ||
| D | 61.8%Johnson1,232 | 38.2%Goldwater761 | 0.0% | 1,993 | ||
| R | 39.4%Kennedy683 | 60.6%Nixon1,049 | 0.0% | 1,732 | ||
| D | 50.8%Stevenson1,067 | 49.2%Eisenhower1,033 | 0.0% | 2,100 | ||
| D | 50.5%Stevenson1,123 | 49.5%Eisenhower1,100 | 0.0% | 2,223 | ||
| D | 56.1%Truman1,255 | 43.1%Dewey964 | 0.8%Thurmond18 | 2,237 | ||
| D | 53.6%Roosevelt1,207 | 45.9%Dewey1,033 | 0.5%Thomas12 | 2,252 | ||
| D | 55.6%Roosevelt1,499 | 44.3%Willkie1,195 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 2,697 | ||
| D | 59.1%Roosevelt1,590 | 39.9%Landon1,073 | 1.0%Lemke26 | 2,689 | ||
| D | 65.9%Roosevelt1,522 | 32.5%Hoover750 | 1.6%Thomas37 | 2,309 | ||
| R | 49.1%Smith963 | 50.4%Hoover989 | 0.5%Thomas10 | 1,962 | ||
| D | 55.2%Davis1,051 | 40.6%Coolidge772 | 4.2%La Follette80 | 1,903 | ||
| R | 45.4%Cox930 | 51.6%Harding1,057 | 2.9%Debs60 | 2,047 | ||
| D | 51.9%Wilson586 | 41.5%Hughes469 | 6.6%Benson75 | 1,130 | ||
| D | 49.5%Wilson458 | 27.6%Taft256 | 22.9%Roosevelt212 | 926 | ||
| D | 50.9%Bryan591 | 43.6%Taft507 | 5.5%Debs64 | 1,162 | ||
| D | 50.3%Parker556 | 46.1%Roosevelt510 | 3.6%Debs40 | 1,106 | ||
| D | 54.3%Bryan755 | 45.3%McKinley629 | 0.4%Woolley6 | 1,390 | ||
| D | 55.2%Bryan611 | 43.6%McKinley483 | 1.2%Palmer13 | 1,107 | ||
| D | 61.0%Cleveland617 | 37.3%Harrison377 | 1.7%Weaver17 | 1,011 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +23.7% |
| 1896 | +11.6% |
| 1900 | +9.1% |
| 1904 | +4.2% |
| 1908 | +7.2% |
| 1912 | +21.8% |
| 1916 | +10.4% |
| 1920 | −6.2% |
| 1924 | +14.7% |
| 1928 | −1.3% |
| 1932 | +33.4% |
| 1936 | +19.2% |
| 1940 | +11.3% |
| 1944 | +7.7% |
| 1948 | +13.0% |
| 1952 | +1.0% |
| 1956 | +1.6% |
| 1960 | −21.1% |
| 1964 | +23.6% |
| 1968 | −6.5% |
| 1972 | −38.0% |
| 1976 | +15.5% |
| 1980 | −5.5% |
| 1984 | −21.0% |
| 1988 | −13.5% |
| 1992 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | −0.3% |
| 2000 | −26.1% |
| 2004 | −30.0% |
| 2008 | −29.5% |
| 2012 | −43.7% |
| 2016 | −66.2% |
| 2020 | −70.2% |
| 2024 | −74.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,754 |
| 2018 | 4,716 |
| 2020 | 4,717 |
| 2022 | 4,239 |
| 2024 | 4,063 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Carter County's Ozark hill country and sparse population of under 6,000 produced an R+74.2 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the most one-sided results in the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 33.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 74.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 74.2 points.
A population of 5,297, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,000 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Ripley County and Harrison County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Carter County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Carter County, Missouri voted Republican by 74.2 points (R+74.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,862 votes cast, 364 went Democratic and 2,488 went Republican.
When did Carter County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Carter County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Carter County, Missouri?
Carter County, Missouri has a population of 5,297 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Carter County, Missouri?
Median household income in Carter County, Missouri is $50,000 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Carter County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Carter County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.