Knox County, Missouri
AkashicKnox County, MOTrumpR+64.5
2024 precinct map of Knox CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Knox 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 | 81.7% | 1,479 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.2% | 311 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 13 |
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6 precincts · 1,810 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 | 17.2%Harris311 | 81.7%Trump1,479 | 0.7%Oliver13 | 1,810 | ||
| R | 18.3%Biden340 | 80.1%Trump1,486 | 1.4%Jorgensen26 | 1,856 | ||
| R | 20.3%Clinton379 | 75.7%Trump1,416 | 2.8%Johnson53 | 1,870 | ||
| R | 35.7%Obama698 | 61.6%Romney1,205 | 2.1%Gray41 | 1,957 | ||
| R | 37.5%Obama759 | 59.9%McCain1,212 | 2.6%Nader53 | 2,024 | ||
| R | 38.5%Kerry761 | 61.0%Bush1,207 | 0.5%Badnarik10 | 1,978 | ||
| R | 38.3%Gore787 | 59.7%Bush1,226 | 1.2%Nader24 | 2,055 | ||
| D | 44.1%Clinton891 | 42.7%Dole862 | 12.6%Perot254 | 2,021 | ||
| D | 44.7%Clinton1,010 | 32.0%Bush724 | 23.1%Perot523 | 2,262 | ||
| D | 50.8%Dukakis1,255 | 49.0%Bush1,212 | 0.2%Fulani5 | 2,472 | ||
| R | 42.0%Mondale1,097 | 58.0%Reagan1,513 | 0.0% | 2,610 | ||
| R | 43.8%Carter1,187 | 54.4%Reagan1,475 | 1.8%Anderson48 | 2,710 | ||
| D | 51.6%Carter1,319 | 47.6%Ford1,216 | 0.8%McCarthy21 | 2,556 | ||
| R | 35.2%McGovern1,031 | 64.8%Nixon1,896 | 0.0% | 2,927 | ||
| R | 39.7%Humphrey1,257 | 49.3%Nixon1,562 | 11.0%Wallace350 | 3,169 | ||
| D | 61.5%Johnson2,085 | 38.5%Goldwater1,305 | 0.0% | 3,390 | ||
| R | 48.9%Kennedy1,796 | 51.1%Nixon1,874 | 0.0% | 3,670 | ||
| R | 48.9%Stevenson1,850 | 51.1%Eisenhower1,934 | 0.0% | 3,784 | ||
| R | 47.1%Stevenson1,988 | 52.8%Eisenhower2,229 | 0.2%Hallinan7 | 4,224 | ||
| D | 58.3%Truman2,268 | 41.7%Dewey1,620 | 0.0%Thurmond1 | 3,889 | ||
| R | 48.5%Roosevelt1,943 | 51.3%Dewey2,057 | 0.2%Thomas8 | 4,008 | ||
| D | 52.1%Roosevelt2,594 | 47.6%Willkie2,370 | 0.4%Thomas19 | 4,983 | ||
| D | 58.3%Roosevelt3,030 | 41.1%Landon2,134 | 0.6%Lemke29 | 5,193 | ||
| D | 66.7%Roosevelt3,045 | 32.1%Hoover1,465 | 1.1%Thomas52 | 4,562 | ||
| R | 45.6%Smith2,213 | 54.2%Hoover2,628 | 0.1%Thomas7 | 4,848 | ||
| D | 52.1%Davis2,722 | 43.8%Coolidge2,288 | 4.0%La Follette210 | 5,220 | ||
| R | 44.5%Cox2,250 | 54.3%Harding2,749 | 1.2%Debs62 | 5,061 | ||
| D | 52.1%Wilson1,657 | 45.9%Hughes1,460 | 2.0%Benson63 | 3,180 | ||
| D | 53.0%Wilson1,666 | 34.7%Taft1,092 | 12.3%Roosevelt386 | 3,144 | ||
| D | 53.9%Bryan1,652 | 43.7%Taft1,339 | 2.4%Debs72 | 3,063 | ||
| D | 52.2%Parker1,527 | 45.1%Roosevelt1,321 | 2.7%Debs78 | 2,926 | ||
| D | 57.3%Bryan1,908 | 40.4%McKinley1,344 | 2.3%Woolley78 | 3,330 | ||
| D | 63.0%Bryan2,185 | 35.9%McKinley1,246 | 1.0%Palmer35 | 3,466 | ||
| D | 48.2%Cleveland1,472 | 31.7%Harrison968 | 20.1%Weaver614 | 3,054 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +16.5% |
| 1896 | +27.1% |
| 1900 | +16.9% |
| 1904 | +7.0% |
| 1908 | +10.2% |
| 1912 | +18.3% |
| 1916 | +6.2% |
| 1920 | −9.9% |
| 1924 | +8.3% |
| 1928 | −8.6% |
| 1932 | +34.6% |
| 1936 | +17.3% |
| 1940 | +4.5% |
| 1944 | −2.8% |
| 1948 | +16.7% |
| 1952 | −5.7% |
| 1956 | −2.2% |
| 1960 | −2.1% |
| 1964 | +23.0% |
| 1968 | −9.6% |
| 1972 | −29.6% |
| 1976 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | −10.6% |
| 1984 | −15.9% |
| 1988 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | +12.6% |
| 1996 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | −21.4% |
| 2004 | −22.5% |
| 2008 | −22.4% |
| 2012 | −25.9% |
| 2016 | −55.5% |
| 2020 | −61.7% |
| 2024 | −64.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,521 |
| 2018 | 2,522 |
| 2020 | 2,543 |
| 2022 | 2,480 |
| 2024 | 2,537 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Knox County's R+64.5 margin in 2024 reflects a broader rural Missouri pattern: a sparse, aging agricultural population that has shifted decisively away from its historically competitive roots over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 64.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 64.5 points.
A population of 3,756, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,788 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Worth County and Daviess County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Knox County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Knox County, Missouri voted Republican by 64.5 points (R+64.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,810 votes cast, 311 went Democratic and 1,479 went Republican.
When did Knox County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Knox County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Knox County, Missouri?
Knox County, Missouri has a population of 3,756 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Knox County, Missouri?
Median household income in Knox County, Missouri is $57,788 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Knox County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Knox County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.