Vernon County, Missouri
AkashicVernon County, MOTrumpR+59.5
2024 precinct map of Vernon CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Vernon 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 | 79.3% | 7,112 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 19.8% | 1,774 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 58 |
Harris +50Trump +50
12 precincts · 8,973 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 | 19.8%Harris1,774 | 79.3%Trump7,112 | 0.6%Oliver58 | 8,973 | ||
| R | 20.7%Biden1,903 | 77.9%Trump7,155 | 1.2%Jorgensen110 | 9,185 | ||
| R | 19.8%Clinton1,707 | 75.7%Trump6,533 | 2.7%Johnson236 | 8,631 | ||
| R | 30.3%Obama2,580 | 67.6%Romney5,758 | 1.7%Gray142 | 8,521 | ||
| R | 38.1%Obama3,381 | 60.1%McCain5,334 | 1.8%Nader163 | 8,878 | ||
| R | 35.7%Kerry3,206 | 63.7%Bush5,732 | 0.6%Badnarik54 | 8,992 | ||
| R | 37.5%Gore3,156 | 59.3%Bush4,985 | 1.9%Nader156 | 8,408 | ||
| D | 43.8%Clinton3,363 | 40.7%Dole3,123 | 14.8%Perot1,135 | 7,674 | ||
| D | 42.7%Clinton3,546 | 34.3%Bush2,851 | 22.8%Perot1,890 | 8,303 | ||
| R | 44.9%Dukakis3,402 | 54.8%Bush4,149 | 0.3%Fulani21 | 7,572 | ||
| R | 36.5%Mondale2,984 | 63.5%Reagan5,181 | 0.0% | 8,165 | ||
| R | 43.8%Carter3,704 | 51.9%Reagan4,391 | 4.3%Anderson361 | 8,456 | ||
| D | 56.7%Carter4,921 | 42.8%Ford3,715 | 0.6%McCarthy48 | 8,684 | ||
| R | 38.5%McGovern3,057 | 61.5%Nixon4,892 | 0.0% | 7,949 | ||
| R | 44.9%Humphrey3,557 | 45.3%Nixon3,590 | 9.9%Wallace783 | 7,930 | ||
| D | 65.9%Johnson5,958 | 34.1%Goldwater3,077 | 0.0% | 9,035 | ||
| R | 43.7%Kennedy4,186 | 56.3%Nixon5,387 | 0.0% | 9,573 | ||
| R | 46.7%Stevenson4,547 | 53.3%Eisenhower5,184 | 0.0% | 9,731 | ||
| R | 42.8%Stevenson4,450 | 56.9%Eisenhower5,924 | 0.3%Hallinan34 | 10,408 | ||
| D | 58.3%Truman5,342 | 41.6%Dewey3,808 | 0.2%Thurmond14 | 9,164 | ||
| R | 48.5%Roosevelt4,885 | 51.4%Dewey5,171 | 0.1%Thomas6 | 10,062 | ||
| D | 53.4%Roosevelt6,271 | 46.4%Willkie5,443 | 0.2%Thomas21 | 11,735 | ||
| D | 59.9%Roosevelt6,872 | 39.6%Landon4,546 | 0.5%Lemke60 | 11,478 | ||
| D | 69.1%Roosevelt6,687 | 29.5%Hoover2,856 | 1.4%Thomas138 | 9,681 | ||
| R | 38.7%Smith3,676 | 60.9%Hoover5,783 | 0.3%Thomas31 | 9,490 | ||
| D | 52.4%Davis4,839 | 38.9%Coolidge3,593 | 8.7%La Follette807 | 9,239 | ||
| D | 52.9%Cox5,419 | 45.3%Harding4,645 | 1.8%Debs182 | 10,246 | ||
| D | 60.6%Wilson3,776 | 35.5%Hughes2,211 | 3.9%Benson241 | 6,228 | ||
| D | 55.9%Wilson3,483 | 26.6%Taft1,654 | 17.5%Roosevelt1,089 | 6,226 | ||
| D | 58.6%Bryan3,705 | 37.5%Taft2,369 | 3.9%Debs247 | 6,321 | ||
| D | 53.3%Parker3,225 | 40.5%Roosevelt2,450 | 6.2%Debs373 | 6,048 | ||
| D | 62.6%Bryan4,306 | 34.2%McKinley2,356 | 3.2%Woolley219 | 6,881 | ||
| D | 69.1%Bryan5,133 | 30.0%McKinley2,230 | 0.8%Palmer63 | 7,426 | ||
| D | 57.1%Cleveland3,627 | 29.1%Harrison1,847 | 13.8%Weaver875 | 6,349 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +28.0% |
| 1896 | +39.1% |
| 1900 | +28.3% |
| 1904 | +12.8% |
| 1908 | +21.1% |
| 1912 | +29.4% |
| 1916 | +25.1% |
| 1920 | +7.6% |
| 1924 | +13.5% |
| 1928 | −22.2% |
| 1932 | +39.6% |
| 1936 | +20.3% |
| 1940 | +7.1% |
| 1944 | −2.8% |
| 1948 | +16.7% |
| 1952 | −14.2% |
| 1956 | −6.5% |
| 1960 | −12.5% |
| 1964 | +31.9% |
| 1968 | −0.4% |
| 1972 | −23.1% |
| 1976 | +13.9% |
| 1980 | −8.1% |
| 1984 | −26.9% |
| 1988 | −9.9% |
| 1992 | +8.4% |
| 1996 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | −21.8% |
| 2004 | −28.1% |
| 2008 | −22.0% |
| 2012 | −37.3% |
| 2016 | −55.9% |
| 2020 | −57.2% |
| 2024 | −59.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13,119 |
| 2018 | 12,428 |
| 2020 | 13,166 |
| 2022 | 12,242 |
| 2024 | 13,111 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Vernon County's R+59.5 margin in 2024 places it among Missouri's most heavily one-sided counties, reflecting the broader rural realignment that has reshaped small-population agricultural communities across the western Ozark fringe over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 39.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 59.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.5 points.
A population of 19,687, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,230 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Ripley County and Clay County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Vernon County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Vernon County, Missouri voted Republican by 59.5 points (R+59.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,973 votes cast, 1,774 went Democratic and 7,112 went Republican.
When did Vernon County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Vernon County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Vernon County, Missouri?
Vernon County, Missouri has a population of 19,687 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Vernon County, Missouri?
Median household income in Vernon County, Missouri is $52,230 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Vernon County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Vernon County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.