Wayne County, Missouri
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2024 precinct map of Wayne CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wayne 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 | 86.0% | 5,030 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.4% | 783 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 19 |
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9 precincts · 5,847 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 | 13.4%Harris783 | 86.0%Trump5,030 | 0.3%Oliver19 | 5,847 | ||
| R | 14.4%Biden845 | 84.8%Trump4,987 | 0.6%Jorgensen36 | 5,878 | ||
| R | 16.5%Clinton948 | 80.8%Trump4,658 | 1.9%Johnson107 | 5,762 | ||
| R | 31.7%Obama1,813 | 66.3%Romney3,790 | 1.8%Gray103 | 5,720 | ||
| R | 36.4%Obama2,243 | 61.5%McCain3,784 | 2.1%Nader127 | 6,154 | ||
| R | 36.3%Kerry2,250 | 63.2%Bush3,919 | 0.6%Badnarik35 | 6,204 | ||
| R | 40.8%Gore2,387 | 57.2%Bush3,346 | 0.9%Nader55 | 5,848 | ||
| D | 48.8%Clinton2,754 | 38.4%Dole2,172 | 11.9%Perot674 | 5,649 | ||
| D | 51.1%Clinton3,073 | 34.9%Bush2,101 | 13.9%Perot837 | 6,019 | ||
| R | 48.0%Dukakis2,456 | 51.8%Bush2,648 | 0.2%Fulani8 | 5,112 | ||
| R | 45.2%Mondale2,363 | 54.8%Reagan2,867 | 0.0% | 5,230 | ||
| R | 46.8%Carter2,549 | 51.9%Reagan2,823 | 1.3%Anderson72 | 5,444 | ||
| D | 60.2%Carter2,987 | 39.6%Ford1,963 | 0.2%McCarthy8 | 4,958 | ||
| R | 36.1%McGovern1,746 | 63.9%Nixon3,091 | 0.0% | 4,837 | ||
| R | 38.0%Humphrey1,714 | 47.8%Nixon2,156 | 14.2%Wallace641 | 4,511 | ||
| D | 59.8%Johnson3,005 | 40.2%Goldwater2,019 | 0.0% | 5,024 | ||
| R | 41.2%Kennedy2,152 | 58.8%Nixon3,069 | 0.0% | 5,221 | ||
| R | 49.4%Stevenson2,451 | 50.6%Eisenhower2,513 | 0.0% | 4,964 | ||
| D | 50.6%Stevenson2,500 | 49.1%Eisenhower2,423 | 0.3%Hallinan14 | 4,937 | ||
| D | 58.2%Truman2,695 | 41.8%Dewey1,937 | 0.0%Thurmond2 | 4,634 | ||
| R | 49.9%Roosevelt2,169 | 49.9%Dewey2,171 | 0.2%Thomas9 | 4,349 | ||
| D | 52.1%Roosevelt2,991 | 47.7%Willkie2,735 | 0.2%Thomas13 | 5,739 | ||
| D | 56.3%Roosevelt3,235 | 43.4%Landon2,494 | 0.3%Lemke16 | 5,745 | ||
| D | 61.4%Roosevelt3,172 | 37.8%Hoover1,955 | 0.8%Thomas42 | 5,169 | ||
| R | 42.9%Smith2,011 | 56.8%Hoover2,662 | 0.3%Thomas12 | 4,685 | ||
| D | 51.4%Davis2,283 | 44.1%Coolidge1,958 | 4.5%La Follette198 | 4,439 | ||
| R | 45.5%Cox2,072 | 52.3%Harding2,380 | 2.2%Debs100 | 4,552 | ||
| D | 49.4%Wilson1,594 | 47.3%Hughes1,528 | 3.3%Benson107 | 3,229 | ||
| D | 48.3%Wilson1,432 | 35.5%Taft1,052 | 16.3%Roosevelt483 | 2,967 | ||
| D | 49.7%Bryan1,641 | 47.1%Taft1,554 | 3.2%Debs104 | 3,299 | ||
| R | 47.0%Parker1,567 | 50.4%Roosevelt1,678 | 2.6%Debs86 | 3,331 | ||
| D | 50.9%Bryan1,745 | 48.1%McKinley1,648 | 1.0%Woolley34 | 3,427 | ||
| D | 52.1%Bryan1,568 | 47.1%McKinley1,418 | 0.7%Palmer22 | 3,008 | ||
| D | 57.6%Cleveland1,393 | 39.9%Harrison964 | 2.6%Weaver62 | 2,419 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +17.7% |
| 1896 | +5.0% |
| 1900 | +2.8% |
| 1904 | −3.3% |
| 1908 | +2.6% |
| 1912 | +12.8% |
| 1916 | +2.0% |
| 1920 | −6.8% |
| 1924 | +7.3% |
| 1928 | −13.9% |
| 1932 | +23.5% |
| 1936 | +12.9% |
| 1940 | +4.5% |
| 1944 | −0.0% |
| 1948 | +16.4% |
| 1952 | +1.6% |
| 1956 | −1.2% |
| 1960 | −17.6% |
| 1964 | +19.6% |
| 1968 | −9.8% |
| 1972 | −27.8% |
| 1976 | +20.7% |
| 1980 | −5.0% |
| 1984 | −9.6% |
| 1988 | −3.8% |
| 1992 | +16.1% |
| 1996 | +10.3% |
| 2000 | −16.4% |
| 2004 | −26.9% |
| 2008 | −25.0% |
| 2012 | −34.6% |
| 2016 | −64.4% |
| 2020 | −70.5% |
| 2024 | −72.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,116 |
| 2018 | 8,578 |
| 2020 | 8,968 |
| 2022 | 8,654 |
| 2024 | 8,732 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Wayne County, anchored by the Ozark hills of southeastern Missouri, delivered a 72-point Republican margin in 2024 — among the widest in the state — reflecting a rural, predominantly white population with a long Democratic heritage that shifted sharply rightward over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 23.5 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 72.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 72.6 points.
A population of 10,862, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $47,226 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Daviess County and Audrain County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wayne County, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wayne County, Missouri voted Republican by 72.6 points (R+72.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,847 votes cast, 783 went Democratic and 5,030 went Republican.
When did Wayne County, Missouri last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wayne County, Missouri voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Wayne County, Missouri?
Wayne County, Missouri has a population of 10,862 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wayne County, Missouri?
Median household income in Wayne County, Missouri is $47,226 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Wayne County, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wayne County, Missouri from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.