Pettis County, Missouri
AkashicPettis County, MOTrumpR+48.7
2024 precinct map of Pettis CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Pettis 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 | 73.7% | 13,907 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 24.9% | 4,703 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.9% | 172 |
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11 precincts · 18,882 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 | 24.9%Harris4,703 | 73.7%Trump13,907 | 0.9%Oliver172 | 18,882 | ||
| R | 25.0%Biden4,783 | 72.5%Trump13,854 | 2.0%Jorgensen381 | 19,097 | ||
| R | 23.8%Clinton4,324 | 70.4%Trump12,810 | 4.0%Johnson735 | 18,204 | ||
| R | 34.4%Obama5,904 | 63.1%Romney10,842 | 2.1%Gray366 | 17,175 | ||
| R | 38.1%Obama6,932 | 60.5%McCain11,018 | 1.4%Nader258 | 18,208 | ||
| R | 33.2%Kerry5,801 | 66.3%Bush11,603 | 0.5%Badnarik92 | 17,496 | ||
| R | 37.2%Gore5,855 | 60.5%Bush9,533 | 1.4%Nader223 | 15,755 | ||
| R | 39.7%Clinton6,057 | 48.1%Dole7,336 | 11.2%Perot1,716 | 15,265 | ||
| R | 32.3%Clinton5,314 | 41.4%Bush6,823 | 26.0%Perot4,278 | 16,470 | ||
| R | 36.1%Dukakis5,486 | 63.5%Bush9,648 | 0.4%Fulani66 | 15,200 | ||
| R | 33.0%Mondale5,413 | 67.0%Reagan10,991 | 0.0% | 16,404 | ||
| R | 40.9%Carter6,475 | 55.8%Reagan8,833 | 3.4%Anderson533 | 15,841 | ||
| D | 51.6%Carter7,887 | 48.0%Ford7,344 | 0.4%McCarthy65 | 15,296 | ||
| R | 33.3%McGovern5,016 | 66.7%Nixon10,065 | 0.0% | 15,081 | ||
| R | 43.3%Humphrey6,334 | 46.1%Nixon6,738 | 10.6%Wallace1,549 | 14,621 | ||
| D | 62.4%Johnson8,987 | 37.6%Goldwater5,409 | 0.0% | 14,396 | ||
| R | 43.6%Kennedy6,997 | 56.4%Nixon9,066 | 0.0% | 16,063 | ||
| R | 44.7%Stevenson7,086 | 55.3%Eisenhower8,766 | 0.0% | 15,852 | ||
| R | 44.3%Stevenson7,363 | 55.7%Eisenhower9,261 | 0.1%Hallinan12 | 16,636 | ||
| D | 55.7%Truman8,388 | 44.2%Dewey6,657 | 0.2%Thurmond24 | 15,069 | ||
| R | 48.2%Roosevelt7,176 | 51.7%Dewey7,696 | 0.1%Thomas22 | 14,894 | ||
| R | 49.0%Roosevelt8,570 | 50.9%Willkie8,905 | 0.1%Thomas17 | 17,492 | ||
| D | 55.1%Roosevelt9,265 | 44.2%Landon7,435 | 0.7%Lemke121 | 16,821 | ||
| D | 60.9%Roosevelt9,474 | 38.5%Hoover5,982 | 0.6%Thomas89 | 15,545 | ||
| R | 34.8%Smith5,554 | 64.9%Hoover10,346 | 0.2%Thomas39 | 15,939 | ||
| R | 38.3%Davis1,826 | 55.7%Coolidge2,656 | 6.1%La Follette289 | 4,771 | ||
| R | 42.7%Cox6,561 | 56.0%Harding8,595 | 1.3%Debs199 | 15,355 | ||
| D | 50.1%Wilson4,665 | 46.4%Hughes4,319 | 3.4%Benson321 | 9,305 | ||
| D | 47.1%Wilson3,771 | 30.3%Taft2,423 | 22.6%Roosevelt1,809 | 8,003 | ||
| R | 47.0%Bryan3,791 | 49.4%Taft3,983 | 3.6%Debs290 | 8,064 | ||
| R | 45.0%Parker3,346 | 51.4%Roosevelt3,820 | 3.6%Debs269 | 7,435 | ||
| R | 48.8%Bryan3,820 | 48.9%McKinley3,824 | 2.3%Woolley180 | 7,824 | ||
| D | 50.4%Bryan4,267 | 48.6%McKinley4,119 | 1.0%Palmer81 | 8,467 | ||
| D | 48.9%Cleveland3,680 | 48.0%Harrison3,610 | 3.0%Weaver228 | 7,518 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +0.9% |
| 1896 | +1.7% |
| 1900 | −0.1% |
| 1904 | −6.4% |
| 1908 | −2.4% |
| 1912 | +16.8% |
| 1916 | +3.7% |
| 1920 | −13.2% |
| 1924 | −17.4% |
| 1928 | −30.1% |
| 1932 | +22.5% |
| 1936 | +10.9% |
| 1940 | −1.9% |
| 1944 | −3.5% |
| 1948 | +11.5% |
| 1952 | −11.4% |
| 1956 | −10.6% |
| 1960 | −12.9% |
| 1964 | +24.9% |
| 1968 | −2.8% |
| 1972 | −33.5% |
| 1976 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | −14.9% |
| 1984 | −34.0% |
| 1988 | −27.4% |
| 1992 | −9.2% |
| 1996 | −8.4% |
| 2000 | −23.3% |
| 2004 | −33.2% |
| 2008 | −22.4% |
| 2012 | −28.8% |
| 2016 | −46.6% |
| 2020 | −47.5% |
| 2024 | −48.7% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 26,257 |
| 2018 | 25,315 |
| 2020 | 26,974 |
| 2022 | 26,583 |
| 2024 | 27,356 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Centered on Sedalia, Pettis County has shifted decisively rightward over the past two decades, posting presidential margins that now rank among the widest in a state that itself has moved well outside competitive range.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 24.9 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 48.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 48.7 points.
A population of 43,397, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,430 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Ripley County and Morgan County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pettis County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pettis County, Missouri voted Republican by 48.7 points (R+48.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 18,882 votes cast, 4,703 went Democratic and 13,907 went Republican.
When did Pettis County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Pettis County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Pettis County, Missouri?
Pettis County, Missouri has a population of 43,397 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pettis County, Missouri?
Median household income in Pettis County, Missouri is $60,430 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Pettis County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Pettis County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.