Mercer County, Missouri
AkashicMercer County, MOTrumpR+73.1
2024 precinct map of Mercer CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Mercer 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 | 86.2% | 1,545 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.1% | 235 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 8 |
Harris +50Trump +50
4 precincts · 1,792 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 | 13.1%Harris235 | 86.2%Trump1,545 | 0.4%Oliver8 | 1,792 | ||
| R | 12.5%Biden222 | 86.5%Trump1,541 | 0.7%Jorgensen13 | 1,782 | ||
| R | 12.4%Clinton216 | 85.2%Trump1,486 | 1.5%Johnson27 | 1,745 | ||
| R | 21.3%Obama353 | 75.8%Romney1,255 | 2.2%Gray36 | 1,655 | ||
| R | 29.7%Obama519 | 66.9%McCain1,169 | 3.4%Nader60 | 1,748 | ||
| R | 32.0%Kerry582 | 66.4%Bush1,207 | 1.5%Badnarik28 | 1,817 | ||
| R | 30.1%Gore555 | 67.9%Bush1,250 | 1.1%Nader20 | 1,842 | ||
| D | 44.3%Clinton700 | 41.7%Dole660 | 13.2%Perot208 | 1,581 | ||
| D | 45.6%Clinton843 | 33.9%Bush626 | 20.4%Perot378 | 1,849 | ||
| D | 50.0%Dukakis877 | 49.9%Bush875 | 0.1%Fulani2 | 1,754 | ||
| R | 41.6%Mondale875 | 58.4%Reagan1,229 | 0.0% | 2,104 | ||
| R | 38.0%Carter821 | 58.7%Reagan1,266 | 3.3%Anderson71 | 2,158 | ||
| D | 53.3%Carter1,177 | 46.4%Ford1,025 | 0.2%McCarthy5 | 2,207 | ||
| R | 27.6%McGovern607 | 72.4%Nixon1,592 | 0.0% | 2,199 | ||
| R | 33.8%Humphrey783 | 60.8%Nixon1,406 | 5.4%Wallace125 | 2,314 | ||
| D | 55.2%Johnson1,284 | 44.8%Goldwater1,040 | 0.0% | 2,324 | ||
| R | 32.7%Kennedy1,146 | 67.3%Nixon2,354 | 0.0% | 3,500 | ||
| R | 35.3%Stevenson1,109 | 64.7%Eisenhower2,035 | 0.0% | 3,144 | ||
| R | 27.3%Stevenson936 | 72.4%Eisenhower2,482 | 0.3%Hallinan10 | 3,428 | ||
| R | 38.7%Truman1,008 | 61.2%Dewey1,595 | 0.1%Thurmond2 | 2,605 | ||
| R | 31.5%Roosevelt1,035 | 68.4%Dewey2,249 | 0.1%Thomas4 | 3,288 | ||
| R | 32.8%Roosevelt1,364 | 67.0%Willkie2,787 | 0.2%Thomas10 | 4,161 | ||
| R | 39.8%Roosevelt1,834 | 59.9%Landon2,757 | 0.3%Lemke14 | 4,605 | ||
| D | 52.4%Roosevelt1,520 | 46.8%Hoover1,357 | 0.8%Thomas24 | 2,901 | ||
| R | 24.4%Smith925 | 75.5%Hoover2,869 | 0.1%Thomas4 | 3,798 | ||
| R | 30.1%Davis1,209 | 62.5%Coolidge2,508 | 7.3%La Follette293 | 4,010 | ||
| R | 24.4%Cox1,044 | 74.2%Harding3,170 | 1.4%Debs60 | 4,274 | ||
| R | 36.8%Wilson1,042 | 61.1%Hughes1,733 | 2.1%Benson60 | 2,835 | ||
| O | 27.3%Wilson780 | 34.9%Taft995 | 37.8%Roosevelt1,078 | 2,853 | ||
| R | 30.4%Bryan852 | 68.1%Taft1,909 | 1.5%Debs41 | 2,802 | ||
| R | 29.4%Parker819 | 68.2%Roosevelt1,896 | 2.4%Debs66 | 2,781 | ||
| R | 35.2%Bryan1,106 | 62.8%McKinley1,973 | 2.0%Woolley63 | 3,142 | ||
| R | 41.4%Bryan1,405 | 57.7%McKinley1,958 | 0.9%Palmer29 | 3,392 | ||
| R | 27.5%Cleveland809 | 55.8%Harrison1,643 | 16.8%Weaver495 | 2,947 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −28.3% |
| 1896 | −16.3% |
| 1900 | −27.6% |
| 1904 | −38.7% |
| 1908 | −37.7% |
| 1912 | −7.5% |
| 1916 | −24.4% |
| 1920 | −49.7% |
| 1924 | −32.4% |
| 1928 | −51.2% |
| 1932 | +5.6% |
| 1936 | −20.0% |
| 1940 | −34.2% |
| 1944 | −36.9% |
| 1948 | −22.5% |
| 1952 | −45.1% |
| 1956 | −29.5% |
| 1960 | −34.5% |
| 1964 | +10.5% |
| 1968 | −26.9% |
| 1972 | −44.8% |
| 1976 | +6.9% |
| 1980 | −20.6% |
| 1984 | −16.8% |
| 1988 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | +11.7% |
| 1996 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | −37.7% |
| 2004 | −34.4% |
| 2008 | −37.2% |
| 2012 | −54.5% |
| 2016 | −72.8% |
| 2020 | −74.0% |
| 2024 | −73.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,539 |
| 2018 | 2,363 |
| 2020 | 2,352 |
| 2022 | 2,432 |
| 2024 | 2,515 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Mercer County's 2024 presidential result — R+73.1 — places it among Missouri's most lopsided rural counties. With fewer than 4,000 residents, its voting patterns reflect the broader realignment of small agricultural communities across the northern tier of the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 11.7 points in 1992 and a Republican high of 74.0 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.9 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 73.1 points.
A population of 3,482, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,679 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Brule County and Carroll County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Mercer County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Mercer County, Missouri voted Republican by 73.1 points (R+73.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,792 votes cast, 235 went Democratic and 1,545 went Republican.
When did Mercer County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Mercer County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Mercer County, Missouri?
Mercer County, Missouri has a population of 3,482 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Mercer County, Missouri?
Median household income in Mercer County, Missouri is $62,679 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Mercer County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Mercer County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 27 went Republican.