McDonald County, Missouri
AkashicMcDonald County, MOTrumpR+68.8
2024 precinct map of McDonald CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for McDonald 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 | 84.0% | 7,843 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.2% | 1,423 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 40 |
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12 precincts · 9,338 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 | 15.2%Harris1,423 | 84.0%Trump7,843 | 0.4%Oliver40 | 9,338 | ||
| R | 15.9%Biden1,439 | 82.4%Trump7,465 | 1.3%Jorgensen114 | 9,063 | ||
| R | 16.0%Clinton1,329 | 79.5%Trump6,599 | 2.3%Johnson191 | 8,302 | ||
| R | 24.6%Obama1,920 | 72.8%Romney5,694 | 2.1%Gray161 | 7,817 | ||
| R | 30.2%Obama2,454 | 67.6%McCain5,499 | 2.2%Nader182 | 8,135 | ||
| R | 28.7%Kerry2,215 | 70.5%Bush5,443 | 0.9%Badnarik67 | 7,725 | ||
| R | 28.6%Gore1,866 | 68.3%Bush4,460 | 1.6%Nader107 | 6,529 | ||
| R | 33.1%Clinton1,980 | 50.4%Dole3,008 | 15.5%Perot923 | 5,973 | ||
| R | 33.2%Clinton2,281 | 43.8%Bush3,010 | 22.6%Perot1,551 | 6,875 | ||
| R | 37.4%Dukakis2,299 | 62.0%Bush3,812 | 0.7%Fulani42 | 6,153 | ||
| R | 31.8%Mondale2,109 | 68.2%Reagan4,521 | 0.0% | 6,630 | ||
| R | 36.6%Carter2,485 | 60.7%Reagan4,114 | 2.7%Anderson184 | 6,783 | ||
| D | 50.9%Carter3,111 | 48.3%Ford2,949 | 0.8%McCarthy48 | 6,108 | ||
| R | 29.2%McGovern1,787 | 70.8%Nixon4,339 | 0.0% | 6,126 | ||
| R | 37.1%Humphrey2,188 | 51.3%Nixon3,025 | 11.6%Wallace681 | 5,894 | ||
| D | 53.3%Johnson3,488 | 46.7%Goldwater3,055 | 0.0% | 6,543 | ||
| R | 38.7%Kennedy2,496 | 61.3%Nixon3,955 | 0.0% | 6,451 | ||
| R | 43.1%Stevenson2,757 | 56.9%Eisenhower3,646 | 0.0% | 6,403 | ||
| R | 37.9%Stevenson2,525 | 61.9%Eisenhower4,121 | 0.2%Hallinan11 | 6,657 | ||
| R | 49.5%Truman2,925 | 50.4%Dewey2,979 | 0.2%Thurmond11 | 5,915 | ||
| R | 41.7%Roosevelt2,523 | 58.1%Dewey3,520 | 0.2%Thomas13 | 6,056 | ||
| R | 44.8%Roosevelt3,312 | 54.9%Willkie4,063 | 0.3%Thomas19 | 7,394 | ||
| D | 51.4%Roosevelt3,503 | 48.6%Landon3,312 | 0.1%Lemke4 | 6,819 | ||
| D | 61.0%Roosevelt3,943 | 38.1%Hoover2,464 | 0.9%Thomas58 | 6,465 | ||
| R | 34.9%Smith1,986 | 64.8%Hoover3,684 | 0.3%Thomas16 | 5,686 | ||
| R | 46.8%Davis2,301 | 48.3%Coolidge2,374 | 4.9%La Follette241 | 4,916 | ||
| R | 42.4%Cox2,242 | 55.2%Harding2,921 | 2.4%Debs128 | 5,291 | ||
| D | 51.4%Wilson1,631 | 44.6%Hughes1,414 | 4.0%Benson126 | 3,171 | ||
| D | 46.1%Wilson1,326 | 31.8%Taft916 | 22.1%Roosevelt637 | 2,879 | ||
| R | 47.5%Bryan1,306 | 48.5%Taft1,333 | 4.0%Debs110 | 2,749 | ||
| D | 47.3%Parker1,269 | 47.2%Roosevelt1,266 | 5.6%Debs150 | 2,685 | ||
| D | 54.7%Bryan1,469 | 42.4%McKinley1,138 | 2.9%Woolley77 | 2,684 | ||
| D | 62.4%Bryan1,676 | 37.1%McKinley998 | 0.5%Palmer13 | 2,687 | ||
| D | 46.6%Cleveland1,026 | 38.0%Harrison835 | 15.4%Weaver339 | 2,200 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +8.7% |
| 1896 | +25.2% |
| 1900 | +12.3% |
| 1904 | +0.1% |
| 1908 | −1.0% |
| 1912 | +14.2% |
| 1916 | +6.8% |
| 1920 | −12.8% |
| 1924 | −1.5% |
| 1928 | −29.9% |
| 1932 | +22.9% |
| 1936 | +2.8% |
| 1940 | −10.2% |
| 1944 | −16.5% |
| 1948 | −0.9% |
| 1952 | −24.0% |
| 1956 | −13.9% |
| 1960 | −22.6% |
| 1964 | +6.6% |
| 1968 | −14.2% |
| 1972 | −41.7% |
| 1976 | +2.7% |
| 1980 | −24.0% |
| 1984 | −36.4% |
| 1988 | −24.6% |
| 1992 | −10.6% |
| 1996 | −17.2% |
| 2000 | −39.7% |
| 2004 | −41.8% |
| 2008 | −37.4% |
| 2012 | −48.3% |
| 2016 | −63.5% |
| 2020 | −66.5% |
| 2024 | −68.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13,153 |
| 2018 | 13,028 |
| 2020 | 14,381 |
| 2022 | 14,983 |
| 2024 | 14,800 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Tucked into Missouri's southwest corner where the Ozarks meet Oklahoma and Arkansas, McDonald County recorded an R+68.8 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the most one-sided rural counties in the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.2 points in 1896 and a Republican high of 68.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 68.8 points.
A population of 23,701, a 68% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,375 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Graham County and Tripp County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did McDonald County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, McDonald County, Missouri voted Republican by 68.8 points (R+68.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,338 votes cast, 1,423 went Democratic and 7,843 went Republican.
When did McDonald County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which McDonald County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in McDonald County, Missouri?
McDonald County, Missouri has a population of 23,701 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in McDonald County, Missouri?
Median household income in McDonald County, Missouri is $52,375 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of McDonald County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in McDonald County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.