Dent County, Missouri
AkashicDent County, MOTrumpR+70.2
2024 precinct map of Dent CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Dent 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 | 84.7% | 6,013 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.4% | 1,025 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 48 |
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8 precincts · 7,103 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 | 14.4%Harris1,025 | 84.7%Trump6,013 | 0.7%Oliver48 | 7,103 | ||
| R | 14.8%Biden1,056 | 83.8%Trump5,987 | 1.1%Jorgensen81 | 7,142 | ||
| R | 14.4%Clinton978 | 82.5%Trump5,600 | 2.0%Johnson136 | 6,791 | ||
| R | 23.8%Obama1,585 | 73.2%Romney4,883 | 1.9%Gray125 | 6,671 | ||
| R | 29.9%Obama2,056 | 67.8%McCain4,655 | 2.3%Nader157 | 6,868 | ||
| R | 29.6%Kerry1,865 | 69.3%Bush4,369 | 1.1%Badnarik70 | 6,304 | ||
| R | 30.7%Gore1,839 | 66.7%Bush3,996 | 1.1%Nader66 | 5,988 | ||
| R | 40.3%Clinton2,234 | 45.9%Dole2,542 | 12.5%Perot693 | 5,538 | ||
| D | 45.8%Clinton2,689 | 36.2%Bush2,125 | 17.8%Perot1,049 | 5,877 | ||
| R | 44.7%Dukakis2,421 | 54.9%Bush2,975 | 0.4%Fulani21 | 5,417 | ||
| R | 42.2%Mondale2,544 | 57.8%Reagan3,490 | 0.0% | 6,034 | ||
| R | 41.2%Carter2,528 | 56.7%Reagan3,477 | 2.1%Anderson126 | 6,131 | ||
| D | 54.3%Carter2,931 | 45.0%Ford2,433 | 0.7%McCarthy37 | 5,401 | ||
| R | 36.1%McGovern1,710 | 63.9%Nixon3,024 | 0.0% | 4,734 | ||
| R | 38.9%Humphrey1,810 | 51.0%Nixon2,369 | 10.1%Wallace469 | 4,648 | ||
| D | 61.5%Johnson2,860 | 38.5%Goldwater1,788 | 0.0% | 4,648 | ||
| R | 44.7%Kennedy2,593 | 55.3%Nixon3,212 | 0.0% | 5,805 | ||
| D | 52.7%Stevenson2,961 | 47.3%Eisenhower2,658 | 0.0% | 5,619 | ||
| R | 49.8%Stevenson2,738 | 50.1%Eisenhower2,755 | 0.1%Hallinan4 | 5,497 | ||
| D | 59.6%Truman2,973 | 40.1%Dewey2,003 | 0.3%Thurmond14 | 4,990 | ||
| D | 52.3%Roosevelt2,699 | 47.6%Dewey2,456 | 0.1%Thomas7 | 5,162 | ||
| D | 53.8%Roosevelt3,101 | 46.0%Willkie2,652 | 0.2%Thomas13 | 5,766 | ||
| D | 57.5%Roosevelt3,168 | 41.9%Landon2,313 | 0.6%Lemke33 | 5,514 | ||
| D | 65.6%Roosevelt3,293 | 33.9%Hoover1,701 | 0.5%Thomas23 | 5,017 | ||
| R | 43.9%Smith1,871 | 55.5%Hoover2,367 | 0.7%Thomas28 | 4,266 | ||
| D | 54.5%Davis2,263 | 42.8%Coolidge1,779 | 2.7%La Follette111 | 4,153 | ||
| R | 46.2%Cox1,970 | 51.7%Harding2,204 | 2.1%Debs90 | 4,264 | ||
| D | 52.4%Wilson1,457 | 45.0%Hughes1,252 | 2.7%Benson74 | 2,783 | ||
| D | 51.4%Wilson1,280 | 38.5%Taft959 | 10.1%Roosevelt252 | 2,491 | ||
| D | 49.9%Bryan1,330 | 48.4%Taft1,290 | 1.6%Debs43 | 2,663 | ||
| D | 49.9%Parker1,186 | 48.6%Roosevelt1,154 | 1.5%Debs35 | 2,375 | ||
| D | 55.9%Bryan1,419 | 42.7%McKinley1,085 | 1.4%Woolley36 | 2,540 | ||
| D | 57.5%Bryan1,493 | 42.2%McKinley1,097 | 0.3%Palmer8 | 2,598 | ||
| D | 57.7%Cleveland1,268 | 40.8%Harrison896 | 1.5%Weaver33 | 2,197 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +16.9% |
| 1896 | +15.2% |
| 1900 | +13.1% |
| 1904 | +1.3% |
| 1908 | +1.5% |
| 1912 | +12.9% |
| 1916 | +7.4% |
| 1920 | −5.5% |
| 1924 | +11.7% |
| 1928 | −11.6% |
| 1932 | +31.7% |
| 1936 | +15.5% |
| 1940 | +7.8% |
| 1944 | +4.7% |
| 1948 | +19.4% |
| 1952 | −0.3% |
| 1956 | +5.4% |
| 1960 | −10.7% |
| 1964 | +23.1% |
| 1968 | −12.0% |
| 1972 | −27.8% |
| 1976 | +9.2% |
| 1980 | −15.5% |
| 1984 | −15.7% |
| 1988 | −10.2% |
| 1992 | +9.6% |
| 1996 | −5.6% |
| 2000 | −36.0% |
| 2004 | −39.7% |
| 2008 | −37.8% |
| 2012 | −49.4% |
| 2016 | −68.1% |
| 2020 | −69.0% |
| 2024 | −70.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,546 |
| 2018 | 9,951 |
| 2020 | 10,095 |
| 2022 | 9,730 |
| 2024 | 10,126 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Dent County, anchored by Salem in the Ozark highlands, posted an R+70.2 presidential margin in 2024—among the widest in a state already trending heavily toward one-party dominance in rural areas.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 31.7 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 70.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 70.2 points.
A population of 14,539, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,312 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Atchison County and Stoddard County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Dent County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Dent County, Missouri voted Republican by 70.2 points (R+70.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,103 votes cast, 1,025 went Democratic and 6,013 went Republican.
When did Dent County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Dent County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Dent County, Missouri?
Dent County, Missouri has a population of 14,539 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Dent County, Missouri?
Median household income in Dent County, Missouri is $56,312 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Dent County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Dent County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.