Howard County, Missouri
AkashicHoward County, MOTrumpR+44.2
2024 precinct map of Howard CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Howard 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 | 71.3% | 3,534 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.1% | 1,341 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 1.0% | 50 |
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7 precincts · 4,956 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 | 27.1%Harris1,341 | 71.3%Trump3,534 | 1.0%Oliver50 | 4,956 | ||
| R | 27.7%Biden1,413 | 69.8%Trump3,553 | 2.1%Jorgensen106 | 5,092 | ||
| R | 26.4%Clinton1,283 | 67.3%Trump3,277 | 4.3%Johnson209 | 4,868 | ||
| R | 35.4%Obama1,723 | 62.0%Romney3,017 | 2.4%Gray115 | 4,867 | ||
| R | 41.9%Obama2,036 | 55.8%McCain2,708 | 2.3%Nader111 | 4,855 | ||
| R | 40.1%Kerry1,972 | 59.2%Bush2,915 | 0.7%Badnarik34 | 4,921 | ||
| R | 43.1%Gore1,944 | 53.5%Bush2,414 | 1.8%Nader83 | 4,512 | ||
| D | 47.9%Clinton2,014 | 36.8%Dole1,545 | 13.5%Perot568 | 4,203 | ||
| D | 46.9%Clinton2,085 | 28.2%Bush1,253 | 24.5%Perot1,090 | 4,443 | ||
| D | 56.6%Dukakis2,446 | 43.2%Bush1,865 | 0.3%Fulani11 | 4,322 | ||
| R | 46.0%Mondale2,014 | 54.0%Reagan2,360 | 0.0% | 4,374 | ||
| D | 49.3%Carter2,243 | 47.8%Reagan2,179 | 2.9%Anderson132 | 4,554 | ||
| D | 61.6%Carter2,769 | 37.6%Ford1,690 | 0.8%McCarthy35 | 4,494 | ||
| R | 43.9%McGovern2,041 | 56.1%Nixon2,613 | 0.0% | 4,654 | ||
| D | 50.0%Humphrey2,333 | 39.1%Nixon1,825 | 10.9%Wallace507 | 4,665 | ||
| D | 72.4%Johnson3,507 | 27.6%Goldwater1,339 | 0.0% | 4,846 | ||
| D | 61.4%Kennedy3,302 | 38.6%Nixon2,075 | 0.0% | 5,377 | ||
| D | 61.9%Stevenson3,542 | 38.1%Eisenhower2,177 | 0.0% | 5,719 | ||
| D | 60.8%Stevenson3,635 | 39.1%Eisenhower2,340 | 0.1%Hallinan7 | 5,982 | ||
| D | 72.8%Truman4,143 | 27.0%Dewey1,538 | 0.2%Thurmond12 | 5,693 | ||
| D | 66.9%Roosevelt3,958 | 33.0%Dewey1,951 | 0.2%Thomas9 | 5,918 | ||
| D | 67.0%Roosevelt4,770 | 32.8%Willkie2,333 | 0.3%Thomas20 | 7,123 | ||
| D | 75.1%Roosevelt5,326 | 24.6%Landon1,745 | 0.3%Lemke21 | 7,092 | ||
| D | 79.5%Roosevelt5,354 | 19.8%Hoover1,337 | 0.7%Thomas46 | 6,737 | ||
| D | 66.3%Smith4,452 | 33.5%Hoover2,254 | 0.2%Thomas14 | 6,720 | ||
| D | 69.4%Davis4,759 | 27.3%Coolidge1,873 | 3.3%La Follette228 | 6,860 | ||
| D | 68.7%Cox4,735 | 30.9%Harding2,125 | 0.4%Debs28 | 6,888 | ||
| D | 71.2%Wilson2,866 | 27.9%Hughes1,121 | 0.9%Benson36 | 4,023 | ||
| D | 70.5%Wilson2,672 | 23.6%Taft896 | 5.9%Roosevelt223 | 3,791 | ||
| D | 71.2%Bryan2,884 | 28.2%Taft1,141 | 0.7%Debs28 | 4,053 | ||
| D | 68.1%Parker2,674 | 30.5%Roosevelt1,199 | 1.4%Debs56 | 3,929 | ||
| D | 69.6%Bryan3,134 | 28.7%McKinley1,295 | 1.7%Woolley76 | 4,505 | ||
| D | 70.6%Bryan3,317 | 28.8%McKinley1,353 | 0.6%Palmer28 | 4,698 | ||
| D | 68.5%Cleveland2,570 | 28.0%Harrison1,052 | 3.4%Weaver129 | 3,751 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +40.5% |
| 1896 | +41.8% |
| 1900 | +40.8% |
| 1904 | +37.5% |
| 1908 | +43.0% |
| 1912 | +46.8% |
| 1916 | +43.4% |
| 1920 | +37.9% |
| 1924 | +42.1% |
| 1928 | +32.7% |
| 1932 | +59.6% |
| 1936 | +50.5% |
| 1940 | +34.2% |
| 1944 | +33.9% |
| 1948 | +45.8% |
| 1952 | +21.6% |
| 1956 | +23.9% |
| 1960 | +22.8% |
| 1964 | +44.7% |
| 1968 | +10.9% |
| 1972 | −12.3% |
| 1976 | +24.0% |
| 1980 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | −7.9% |
| 1988 | +13.4% |
| 1992 | +18.7% |
| 1996 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | −10.4% |
| 2004 | −19.2% |
| 2008 | −13.8% |
| 2012 | −26.6% |
| 2016 | −41.0% |
| 2020 | −42.0% |
| 2024 | −44.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6,905 |
| 2018 | 7,028 |
| 2020 | 6,984 |
| 2022 | 6,611 |
| 2024 | 6,834 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Howard County's roughly 10,000 residents are concentrated in small towns along the Missouri River, and its presidential margins have shifted sharply rightward since 2012, reflecting a rural realignment common across central Missouri.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 59.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 44.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.2 points.
A population of 10,147, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,938 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Monroe County and Lewis County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Howard County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Howard County, Missouri voted Republican by 44.2 points (R+44.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,956 votes cast, 1,341 went Democratic and 3,534 went Republican.
When did Howard County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Howard County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Howard County, Missouri?
Howard County, Missouri has a population of 10,147 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Howard County, Missouri?
Median household income in Howard County, Missouri is $65,938 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Howard County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Howard County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.