Scotland County, Missouri
AkashicScotland County, MOTrumpR+61.5
2024 precinct map of Scotland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Scotland 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 | 80.1% | 1,537 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.7% | 358 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 12 |
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1 precincts · 1,918 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 | 18.7%Harris358 | 80.1%Trump1,537 | 0.6%Oliver12 | 1,918 | ||
| R | 19.5%Biden388 | 78.5%Trump1,560 | 1.3%Jorgensen25 | 1,986 | ||
| R | 18.4%Clinton365 | 77.0%Trump1,525 | 2.5%Johnson50 | 1,981 | ||
| R | 33.2%Obama643 | 64.4%Romney1,246 | 2.1%Gray40 | 1,936 | ||
| R | 37.8%Obama793 | 59.5%McCain1,249 | 2.7%Nader56 | 2,098 | ||
| R | 37.7%Kerry828 | 61.5%Bush1,352 | 0.8%Badnarik17 | 2,197 | ||
| R | 36.3%Gore790 | 61.3%Bush1,335 | 1.7%Nader37 | 2,179 | ||
| D | 47.0%Clinton990 | 36.7%Dole773 | 15.5%Perot326 | 2,106 | ||
| D | 42.9%Clinton1,070 | 32.0%Bush798 | 24.7%Perot617 | 2,494 | ||
| R | 47.1%Dukakis1,117 | 52.6%Bush1,248 | 0.3%Fulani7 | 2,372 | ||
| R | 42.0%Mondale1,075 | 58.0%Reagan1,485 | 0.0% | 2,560 | ||
| R | 41.8%Carter1,200 | 55.5%Reagan1,592 | 2.7%Anderson77 | 2,869 | ||
| D | 52.7%Carter1,449 | 46.7%Ford1,286 | 0.6%McCarthy17 | 2,752 | ||
| R | 39.8%McGovern1,269 | 60.2%Nixon1,918 | 0.0% | 3,187 | ||
| R | 43.2%Humphrey1,340 | 50.1%Nixon1,554 | 6.8%Wallace210 | 3,104 | ||
| D | 64.3%Johnson2,187 | 35.7%Goldwater1,215 | 0.0% | 3,402 | ||
| R | 49.8%Kennedy1,884 | 50.2%Nixon1,899 | 0.0% | 3,783 | ||
| D | 54.1%Stevenson2,044 | 45.9%Eisenhower1,735 | 0.0% | 3,779 | ||
| R | 49.5%Stevenson2,093 | 50.2%Eisenhower2,123 | 0.2%Hallinan10 | 4,226 | ||
| D | 59.0%Truman2,451 | 40.8%Dewey1,693 | 0.2%Thurmond9 | 4,153 | ||
| D | 51.1%Roosevelt2,158 | 48.7%Dewey2,058 | 0.1%Thomas6 | 4,222 | ||
| D | 50.9%Roosevelt2,435 | 48.7%Willkie2,329 | 0.5%Thomas23 | 4,787 | ||
| D | 58.0%Roosevelt2,768 | 40.7%Landon1,940 | 1.3%Lemke64 | 4,772 | ||
| D | 65.1%Roosevelt2,738 | 33.5%Hoover1,410 | 1.4%Thomas57 | 4,205 | ||
| R | 48.1%Smith2,194 | 51.5%Hoover2,350 | 0.5%Thomas22 | 4,566 | ||
| D | 51.0%Davis2,595 | 44.8%Coolidge2,282 | 4.2%La Follette215 | 5,092 | ||
| R | 45.0%Cox2,124 | 53.1%Harding2,509 | 1.9%Debs91 | 4,724 | ||
| D | 54.9%Wilson1,592 | 42.9%Hughes1,243 | 2.2%Benson65 | 2,900 | ||
| D | 53.3%Wilson1,525 | 30.1%Taft860 | 16.6%Roosevelt474 | 2,859 | ||
| D | 54.0%Bryan1,564 | 43.9%Taft1,273 | 2.1%Debs60 | 2,897 | ||
| D | 51.5%Parker1,530 | 45.5%Roosevelt1,354 | 3.0%Debs89 | 2,973 | ||
| D | 56.3%Bryan1,760 | 40.8%McKinley1,277 | 2.9%Woolley90 | 3,127 | ||
| D | 63.0%Bryan2,077 | 36.5%McKinley1,203 | 0.6%Palmer19 | 3,299 | ||
| D | 48.5%Cleveland1,369 | 33.3%Harrison940 | 18.2%Weaver515 | 2,824 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +15.2% |
| 1896 | +26.5% |
| 1900 | +15.4% |
| 1904 | +5.9% |
| 1908 | +10.0% |
| 1912 | +23.3% |
| 1916 | +12.0% |
| 1920 | −8.1% |
| 1924 | +6.1% |
| 1928 | −3.4% |
| 1932 | +31.6% |
| 1936 | +17.4% |
| 1940 | +2.2% |
| 1944 | +2.4% |
| 1948 | +18.3% |
| 1952 | −0.7% |
| 1956 | +8.2% |
| 1960 | −0.4% |
| 1964 | +28.6% |
| 1968 | −6.9% |
| 1972 | −20.4% |
| 1976 | +5.9% |
| 1980 | −13.7% |
| 1984 | −16.0% |
| 1988 | −5.5% |
| 1992 | +10.9% |
| 1996 | +10.3% |
| 2000 | −25.0% |
| 2004 | −23.9% |
| 2008 | −21.7% |
| 2012 | −31.1% |
| 2016 | −58.6% |
| 2020 | −59.0% |
| 2024 | −61.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,089 |
| 2018 | 2,802 |
| 2020 | 2,779 |
| 2022 | 2,690 |
| 2024 | 2,696 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Scotland County's 2024 presidential margin of R+61.5 reflects a broader consolidation of rural northeast Missouri toward one party, a shift that has accelerated steadily over the past two decades as small agricultural communities have realigned.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 31.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 61.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.5 points.
A population of 4,686, a 96% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,913 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Macon County and Daviess County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Scotland County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Scotland County, Missouri voted Republican by 61.5 points (R+61.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,918 votes cast, 358 went Democratic and 1,537 went Republican.
When did Scotland County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Scotland County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Scotland County, Missouri?
Scotland County, Missouri has a population of 4,686 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Scotland County, Missouri?
Median household income in Scotland County, Missouri is $68,913 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Scotland County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Scotland County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.