Chariton County, Missouri
AkashicChariton County, MOTrumpR+56.3
2024 precinct map of Chariton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Chariton 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 | 77.7% | 3,179 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.4% | 875 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 27 |
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11 precincts · 4,089 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 | 21.4%Harris875 | 77.7%Trump3,179 | 0.7%Oliver27 | 4,089 | ||
| R | 22.5%Biden916 | 76.3%Trump3,111 | 1.0%Jorgensen40 | 4,077 | ||
| R | 22.4%Clinton888 | 74.3%Trump2,950 | 2.5%Johnson98 | 3,969 | ||
| R | 35.0%Obama1,339 | 62.9%Romney2,402 | 1.7%Gray66 | 3,821 | ||
| R | 42.7%Obama1,799 | 55.5%McCain2,339 | 1.8%Nader76 | 4,214 | ||
| R | 43.6%Kerry1,892 | 55.8%Bush2,421 | 0.6%Badnarik27 | 4,340 | ||
| R | 43.1%Gore1,792 | 55.4%Bush2,300 | 0.7%Nader30 | 4,154 | ||
| D | 51.4%Clinton2,072 | 37.4%Dole1,508 | 10.5%Perot423 | 4,032 | ||
| D | 46.5%Clinton2,141 | 30.0%Bush1,378 | 23.2%Perot1,067 | 4,601 | ||
| D | 51.5%Dukakis2,347 | 48.1%Bush2,193 | 0.3%Fulani15 | 4,555 | ||
| R | 45.0%Mondale2,244 | 55.0%Reagan2,744 | 0.0% | 4,988 | ||
| R | 45.2%Carter2,250 | 53.1%Reagan2,641 | 1.6%Anderson82 | 4,973 | ||
| D | 58.7%Carter3,055 | 40.9%Ford2,128 | 0.4%McCarthy21 | 5,204 | ||
| R | 41.6%McGovern1,999 | 58.4%Nixon2,812 | 0.0% | 4,811 | ||
| R | 44.9%Humphrey2,371 | 45.5%Nixon2,404 | 9.6%Wallace509 | 5,284 | ||
| D | 66.7%Johnson3,862 | 33.3%Goldwater1,932 | 0.0% | 5,794 | ||
| D | 53.4%Kennedy3,550 | 46.6%Nixon3,102 | 0.0% | 6,652 | ||
| D | 51.5%Stevenson3,671 | 48.5%Eisenhower3,459 | 0.0% | 7,130 | ||
| R | 48.9%Stevenson3,730 | 50.9%Eisenhower3,883 | 0.2%Hallinan14 | 7,627 | ||
| D | 61.4%Truman4,170 | 38.5%Dewey2,615 | 0.1%Thurmond6 | 6,791 | ||
| D | 50.8%Roosevelt3,930 | 49.1%Dewey3,802 | 0.1%Thomas8 | 7,740 | ||
| D | 53.2%Roosevelt5,053 | 46.7%Willkie4,439 | 0.1%Thomas5 | 9,497 | ||
| D | 61.3%Roosevelt5,490 | 38.3%Landon3,433 | 0.4%Lemke34 | 8,957 | ||
| D | 74.6%Roosevelt5,498 | 24.9%Hoover1,835 | 0.5%Thomas34 | 7,367 | ||
| D | 53.6%Smith4,559 | 46.2%Hoover3,929 | 0.2%Thomas13 | 8,501 | ||
| D | 58.5%Davis4,795 | 38.7%Coolidge3,173 | 2.8%La Follette226 | 8,194 | ||
| D | 51.5%Cox4,675 | 47.7%Harding4,331 | 0.9%Debs78 | 9,084 | ||
| D | 58.3%Wilson3,135 | 40.6%Hughes2,183 | 1.1%Benson59 | 5,377 | ||
| D | 56.9%Wilson3,112 | 27.9%Taft1,528 | 15.2%Roosevelt829 | 5,469 | ||
| D | 59.3%Bryan3,352 | 39.8%Taft2,249 | 0.9%Debs52 | 5,653 | ||
| D | 58.4%Parker3,058 | 39.4%Roosevelt2,064 | 2.3%Debs118 | 5,240 | ||
| D | 63.2%Bryan3,828 | 35.3%McKinley2,138 | 1.6%Woolley95 | 6,061 | ||
| D | 64.5%Bryan4,321 | 35.2%McKinley2,359 | 0.3%Palmer20 | 6,700 | ||
| D | 60.6%Cleveland3,463 | 36.0%Harrison2,057 | 3.4%Weaver197 | 5,717 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +24.6% |
| 1896 | +29.3% |
| 1900 | +27.9% |
| 1904 | +19.0% |
| 1908 | +19.5% |
| 1912 | +29.0% |
| 1916 | +17.7% |
| 1920 | +3.8% |
| 1924 | +19.8% |
| 1928 | +7.4% |
| 1932 | +49.7% |
| 1936 | +23.0% |
| 1940 | +6.5% |
| 1944 | +1.7% |
| 1948 | +22.9% |
| 1952 | −2.0% |
| 1956 | +3.0% |
| 1960 | +6.7% |
| 1964 | +33.3% |
| 1968 | −0.6% |
| 1972 | −16.9% |
| 1976 | +17.8% |
| 1980 | −7.9% |
| 1984 | −10.0% |
| 1988 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | +16.6% |
| 1996 | +14.0% |
| 2000 | −12.2% |
| 2004 | −12.2% |
| 2008 | −12.8% |
| 2012 | −27.8% |
| 2016 | −52.0% |
| 2020 | −53.8% |
| 2024 | −56.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,534 |
| 2018 | 5,454 |
| 2020 | 5,383 |
| 2022 | 5,258 |
| 2024 | 5,401 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Chariton County, anchored by the small town of Keytesville, has shifted decisively toward Republican margins over the past two decades, with its aging, predominantly white farming population mirroring a broader rural Missouri realignment.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 49.7 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 56.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 56.3 points.
A population of 7,390, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,520 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hamilton County and Linn County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Chariton County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Chariton County, Missouri voted Republican by 56.3 points (R+56.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,089 votes cast, 875 went Democratic and 3,179 went Republican.
When did Chariton County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Chariton County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Chariton County, Missouri?
Chariton County, Missouri has a population of 7,390 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Chariton County, Missouri?
Median household income in Chariton County, Missouri is $71,520 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Chariton County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Chariton County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.