Ripley County, Missouri
AkashicRipley County, MOTrumpR+73.0
2024 precinct map of Ripley CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Ripley 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% | 5,002 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.1% | 763 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 27 |
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6 precincts · 5,804 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%Harris763 | 86.2%Trump5,002 | 0.5%Oliver27 | 5,804 | ||
| R | 14.6%Biden833 | 84.6%Trump4,839 | 0.6%Jorgensen34 | 5,717 | ||
| R | 15.0%Clinton830 | 81.9%Trump4,522 | 2.1%Johnson115 | 5,524 | ||
| R | 26.5%Obama1,396 | 71.1%Romney3,743 | 1.9%Gray102 | 5,263 | ||
| R | 33.5%Obama1,795 | 63.5%McCain3,407 | 3.0%Nader161 | 5,363 | ||
| R | 33.7%Kerry1,907 | 65.3%Bush3,693 | 0.9%Badnarik53 | 5,653 | ||
| R | 35.9%Gore1,820 | 61.6%Bush3,121 | 1.1%Nader58 | 5,065 | ||
| D | 44.7%Clinton2,081 | 42.7%Dole1,988 | 11.4%Perot530 | 4,658 | ||
| D | 47.3%Clinton2,300 | 37.3%Bush1,814 | 15.2%Perot739 | 4,860 | ||
| R | 42.4%Dukakis1,961 | 57.3%Bush2,647 | 0.3%Fulani12 | 4,620 | ||
| R | 39.1%Mondale1,883 | 60.9%Reagan2,927 | 0.0% | 4,810 | ||
| R | 45.2%Carter2,156 | 53.0%Reagan2,524 | 1.8%Anderson85 | 4,765 | ||
| D | 60.7%Carter2,577 | 38.6%Ford1,640 | 0.7%McCarthy28 | 4,245 | ||
| R | 32.6%McGovern1,361 | 67.4%Nixon2,810 | 0.0% | 4,171 | ||
| R | 35.2%Humphrey1,440 | 48.2%Nixon1,973 | 16.6%Wallace677 | 4,090 | ||
| D | 61.5%Johnson2,688 | 38.5%Goldwater1,684 | 0.0% | 4,372 | ||
| R | 37.9%Kennedy1,717 | 62.1%Nixon2,811 | 0.0% | 4,528 | ||
| R | 49.5%Stevenson2,149 | 50.5%Eisenhower2,189 | 0.0% | 4,338 | ||
| R | 47.2%Stevenson2,194 | 52.6%Eisenhower2,444 | 0.3%Hallinan12 | 4,650 | ||
| D | 59.7%Truman2,304 | 39.7%Dewey1,533 | 0.5%Thurmond21 | 3,858 | ||
| D | 50.9%Roosevelt1,923 | 48.7%Dewey1,841 | 0.4%Thomas15 | 3,779 | ||
| D | 51.2%Roosevelt2,419 | 48.5%Willkie2,291 | 0.3%Thomas15 | 4,725 | ||
| D | 56.1%Roosevelt2,466 | 43.5%Landon1,911 | 0.5%Lemke20 | 4,397 | ||
| D | 67.8%Roosevelt2,600 | 29.7%Hoover1,139 | 2.5%Thomas95 | 3,834 | ||
| R | 38.4%Smith1,395 | 61.3%Hoover2,226 | 0.3%Thomas10 | 3,631 | ||
| D | 54.4%Davis1,863 | 41.7%Coolidge1,428 | 3.9%La Follette133 | 3,424 | ||
| R | 47.2%Cox1,735 | 47.7%Harding1,752 | 5.1%Debs189 | 3,676 | ||
| D | 53.1%Wilson1,325 | 42.2%Hughes1,053 | 4.7%Benson118 | 2,496 | ||
| D | 51.2%Wilson1,249 | 26.7%Taft651 | 22.2%Roosevelt541 | 2,441 | ||
| D | 56.7%Bryan1,309 | 41.0%Taft946 | 2.4%Debs55 | 2,310 | ||
| D | 54.6%Parker1,089 | 39.1%Roosevelt781 | 6.3%Debs125 | 1,995 | ||
| D | 61.7%Bryan1,439 | 35.2%McKinley822 | 3.1%Woolley72 | 2,333 | ||
| D | 65.7%Bryan1,442 | 34.1%McKinley749 | 0.2%Palmer4 | 2,195 | ||
| D | 55.5%Cleveland812 | 30.5%Harrison446 | 14.1%Weaver206 | 1,464 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +25.0% |
| 1896 | +31.6% |
| 1900 | +26.4% |
| 1904 | +15.4% |
| 1908 | +15.7% |
| 1912 | +24.5% |
| 1916 | +10.9% |
| 1920 | −0.5% |
| 1924 | +12.7% |
| 1928 | −22.9% |
| 1932 | +38.1% |
| 1936 | +12.6% |
| 1940 | +2.7% |
| 1944 | +2.2% |
| 1948 | +20.0% |
| 1952 | −5.4% |
| 1956 | −0.9% |
| 1960 | −24.2% |
| 1964 | +23.0% |
| 1968 | −13.0% |
| 1972 | −34.7% |
| 1976 | +22.1% |
| 1980 | −7.7% |
| 1984 | −21.7% |
| 1988 | −14.8% |
| 1992 | +10.0% |
| 1996 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | −25.7% |
| 2004 | −31.6% |
| 2008 | −30.1% |
| 2012 | −44.6% |
| 2016 | −66.8% |
| 2020 | −70.1% |
| 2024 | −73.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,088 |
| 2018 | 8,308 |
| 2020 | 8,895 |
| 2022 | 8,807 |
| 2024 | 9,334 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Ripley County, tucked into the Ozark hills along the Arkansas border, recorded a 73-point Republican presidential margin in 2024—among the widest in the state—reflecting a rural, majority-white population with deep roots in small-scale agriculture and timber.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.1 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 73.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 73.0 points.
A population of 10,708, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $42,037 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Vernon County and St. Clair County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ripley County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ripley County, Missouri voted Republican by 73.0 points (R+73.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,804 votes cast, 763 went Democratic and 5,002 went Republican.
When did Ripley County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Ripley County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Ripley County, Missouri?
Ripley County, Missouri has a population of 10,708 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ripley County, Missouri?
Median household income in Ripley County, Missouri is $42,037 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Ripley County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Ripley County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.