Newton County, Missouri
AkashicNewton County, MOTrumpR+58.6
2024 precinct map of Newton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Newton 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 | 78.8% | 22,923 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.2% | 5,867 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 173 |
Harris +50Trump +50
23 precincts · 29,097 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 | 20.2%Harris5,867 | 78.8%Trump22,923 | 0.6%Oliver173 | 29,097 | ||
| R | 20.4%Biden5,818 | 77.7%Trump22,120 | 1.4%Jorgensen385 | 28,454 | ||
| R | 18.6%Clinton4,990 | 76.7%Trump20,553 | 2.4%Johnson641 | 26,807 | ||
| R | 25.5%Obama6,425 | 72.2%Romney18,181 | 1.6%Gray398 | 25,193 | ||
| R | 29.3%Obama7,450 | 69.4%McCain17,637 | 1.3%Nader319 | 25,406 | ||
| R | 27.5%Kerry6,564 | 71.9%Bush17,187 | 0.6%Badnarik138 | 23,889 | ||
| R | 30.5%Gore6,447 | 67.3%Bush14,232 | 1.5%Nader326 | 21,162 | ||
| R | 32.3%Clinton5,840 | 55.7%Dole10,067 | 11.0%Perot1,995 | 18,085 | ||
| R | 32.4%Clinton5,987 | 47.6%Bush8,804 | 19.3%Perot3,567 | 18,479 | ||
| R | 35.1%Dukakis5,798 | 64.4%Bush10,617 | 0.5%Fulani82 | 16,497 | ||
| R | 28.3%Mondale4,623 | 71.7%Reagan11,709 | 0.0% | 16,332 | ||
| R | 33.7%Carter5,621 | 63.1%Reagan10,515 | 3.2%Anderson526 | 16,662 | ||
| R | 49.3%Carter7,045 | 49.9%Ford7,142 | 0.8%McCarthy114 | 14,301 | ||
| R | 28.6%McGovern4,291 | 71.4%Nixon10,701 | 0.0% | 14,992 | ||
| R | 36.5%Humphrey5,064 | 52.9%Nixon7,343 | 10.7%Wallace1,481 | 13,888 | ||
| D | 55.0%Johnson8,139 | 45.0%Goldwater6,660 | 0.0% | 14,799 | ||
| R | 38.7%Kennedy5,678 | 61.3%Nixon9,010 | 0.0% | 14,688 | ||
| R | 41.5%Stevenson5,529 | 58.5%Eisenhower7,792 | 0.0% | 13,321 | ||
| R | 37.1%Stevenson5,070 | 62.7%Eisenhower8,577 | 0.2%Hallinan30 | 13,677 | ||
| R | 48.9%Truman5,598 | 50.9%Dewey5,820 | 0.2%Thurmond25 | 11,443 | ||
| R | 42.3%Roosevelt5,146 | 57.5%Dewey6,985 | 0.2%Thomas23 | 12,154 | ||
| R | 43.6%Roosevelt6,256 | 56.1%Willkie8,064 | 0.3%Thomas44 | 14,364 | ||
| D | 51.5%Roosevelt6,929 | 47.9%Landon6,437 | 0.6%Lemke82 | 13,448 | ||
| D | 59.2%Roosevelt7,224 | 39.4%Hoover4,806 | 1.5%Thomas179 | 12,209 | ||
| R | 31.4%Smith3,269 | 67.8%Hoover7,054 | 0.8%Thomas85 | 10,408 | ||
| R | 44.1%Davis3,970 | 51.0%Coolidge4,592 | 5.0%La Follette449 | 9,011 | ||
| R | 41.1%Cox4,078 | 55.9%Harding5,541 | 3.0%Debs293 | 9,912 | ||
| D | 49.3%Wilson3,158 | 45.7%Hughes2,929 | 5.0%Benson322 | 6,409 | ||
| D | 44.8%Wilson2,421 | 27.2%Taft1,470 | 27.9%Roosevelt1,508 | 5,399 | ||
| D | 46.8%Bryan2,725 | 45.0%Taft2,620 | 8.2%Debs478 | 5,823 | ||
| R | 42.2%Parker2,296 | 48.6%Roosevelt2,647 | 9.3%Debs504 | 5,447 | ||
| D | 49.9%Bryan2,877 | 46.3%McKinley2,673 | 3.8%Woolley219 | 5,769 | ||
| D | 57.5%Bryan3,029 | 41.3%McKinley2,174 | 1.2%Palmer65 | 5,268 | ||
| D | 42.3%Cleveland1,978 | 40.2%Harrison1,883 | 17.5%Weaver819 | 4,680 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +2.0% |
| 1896 | +16.2% |
| 1900 | +3.5% |
| 1904 | −6.4% |
| 1908 | +1.8% |
| 1912 | +17.6% |
| 1916 | +3.6% |
| 1920 | −14.8% |
| 1924 | −6.9% |
| 1928 | −36.4% |
| 1932 | +19.8% |
| 1936 | +3.7% |
| 1940 | −12.6% |
| 1944 | −15.1% |
| 1948 | −1.9% |
| 1952 | −25.6% |
| 1956 | −17.0% |
| 1960 | −22.7% |
| 1964 | +10.0% |
| 1968 | −16.4% |
| 1972 | −42.8% |
| 1976 | −0.7% |
| 1980 | −29.4% |
| 1984 | −43.4% |
| 1988 | −29.2% |
| 1992 | −15.2% |
| 1996 | −23.4% |
| 2000 | −36.8% |
| 2004 | −44.5% |
| 2008 | −40.1% |
| 2012 | −46.7% |
| 2016 | −58.1% |
| 2020 | −57.3% |
| 2024 | −58.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 40,109 |
| 2018 | 38,531 |
| 2020 | 41,756 |
| 2022 | 40,789 |
| 2024 | 42,047 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Newton County, anchored by Neosho in the Ozark border region, delivered a 58-point Republican presidential margin in 2024 — a spread typical of rural southwest Missouri's decades-long shift toward single-party dominance at the top of the ticket.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 19.8 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 58.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 58.6 points.
A population of 60,118, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,301 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Alexander County and Bedford County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Newton County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newton County, Missouri voted Republican by 58.6 points (R+58.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 29,097 votes cast, 5,867 went Democratic and 22,923 went Republican.
When did Newton County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Newton County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Newton County, Missouri?
Newton County, Missouri has a population of 60,118 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newton County, Missouri?
Median household income in Newton County, Missouri is $66,301 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Newton County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Newton County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.