Saline County, Missouri
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 69.6% | 6,498 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 29.2% | 2,726 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 63 |
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +24.7% |
| 1896 | +29.3% |
| 1900 | +26.6% |
| 1904 | +13.6% |
| 1908 | +17.6% |
| 1912 | +36.1% |
| 1916 | +20.3% |
| 1920 | +11.7% |
| 1924 | +13.0% |
| 1928 | −4.1% |
| 1932 | +37.6% |
| 1936 | +17.0% |
| 1940 | +4.2% |
| 1944 | +5.4% |
| 1948 | +19.6% |
| 1952 | −4.6% |
| 1956 | −1.1% |
| 1960 | −1.0% |
| 1964 | +33.6% |
| 1968 | −0.5% |
| 1972 | −31.5% |
| 1976 | +9.3% |
| 1980 | −2.6% |
| 1984 | −17.1% |
| 1988 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | +19.2% |
| 1996 | +20.7% |
| 2000 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | −9.2% |
| 2008 | −2.5% |
| 2012 | −14.4% |
| 2016 | −34.4% |
| 2020 | −37.2% |
| 2024 | −40.4% |
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14,004 |
| 2018 | 13,501 |
| 2020 | 14,061 |
| 2022 | 13,561 |
| 2024 | 13,517 |
Saline County, anchored by Marshall along the Missouri River, has shifted from a competitive rural battleground to a lopsided Republican stronghold over two decades, mirroring the broader realignment of small-town Missouri agriculture counties.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 37.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 40.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 40.4 points.
A population of 23,231, a 75% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,931 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Perry County and Swain County.
Compare two places, side by side
Twelve curated comparisons line up election history, demographics, and the divergence story for two places at a glance. Browse all comparisons →
Saline County, Missouri. Akashic. https://akashic.app/county/29195/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.