Adams County, Ohio
AkashicAdams County, OHTrumpR+65.7
2024 precinct map of Adams CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Adams 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 | 82.6% | 10,269 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.9% | 2,098 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.2% | 27 |
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21 precincts · 12,429 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 | 16.9%Harris2,098 | 82.6%Trump10,269 | 0.2%Oliver27 | 12,429 | ||
| R | 17.8%Biden2,156 | 81.3%Trump9,870 | 0.8%Jorgensen92 | 12,145 | ||
| R | 20.1%Clinton2,326 | 74.8%Trump8,659 | 2.0%Johnson226 | 11,583 | ||
| R | 35.2%Obama3,976 | 60.7%Romney6,865 | 0.9%Johnson98 | 11,304 | ||
| R | 36.5%Obama4,170 | 60.6%McCain6,914 | 2.9%Nader330 | 11,414 | ||
| R | 35.7%Kerry4,281 | 63.8%Bush7,653 | 0.5%Other66 | 12,000 | ||
| R | 35.0%Gore3,581 | 62.3%Bush6,380 | 1.6%Nader162 | 10,235 | ||
| R | 41.6%Clinton4,317 | 45.9%Dole4,763 | 11.8%Perot1,223 | 10,381 | ||
| R | 37.2%Clinton3,998 | 43.9%Bush4,722 | 18.5%Perot1,993 | 10,758 | ||
| R | 38.4%Dukakis3,740 | 60.7%Bush5,916 | 0.9%Fulani88 | 9,744 | ||
| R | 36.3%Mondale3,534 | 62.8%Reagan6,113 | 0.8%Serrette82 | 9,729 | ||
| R | 41.9%Carter4,161 | 53.7%Reagan5,336 | 4.3%Anderson431 | 9,928 | ||
| D | 50.7%Carter4,450 | 47.8%Ford4,197 | 1.5%McCarthy133 | 8,780 | ||
| R | 34.4%McGovern2,709 | 63.2%Nixon4,980 | 2.4%Schmitz193 | 7,882 | ||
| R | 34.8%Humphrey2,685 | 51.5%Nixon3,973 | 13.6%Wallace1,050 | 7,708 | ||
| D | 57.5%Johnson5,005 | 42.5%Goldwater3,702 | 0.0% | 8,707 | ||
| R | 39.4%Kennedy3,900 | 60.6%Nixon5,996 | 0.0% | 9,896 | ||
| R | 40.9%Stevenson3,894 | 59.1%Eisenhower5,637 | 0.0% | 9,531 | ||
| R | 41.1%Stevenson3,937 | 58.9%Eisenhower5,648 | 0.0% | 9,585 | ||
| R | 45.6%Truman4,293 | 54.2%Dewey5,103 | 0.1%Thurmond12 | 9,408 | ||
| R | 41.7%Roosevelt3,998 | 58.3%Dewey5,590 | 0.0% | 9,588 | ||
| R | 44.8%Roosevelt5,007 | 55.2%Willkie6,180 | 0.0% | 11,187 | ||
| R | 49.5%Roosevelt5,832 | 50.2%Landon5,910 | 0.2%Lemke28 | 11,770 | ||
| D | 54.1%Roosevelt5,909 | 44.4%Hoover4,857 | 1.5%Thomas165 | 10,931 | ||
| R | 34.5%Smith3,000 | 65.2%Hoover5,665 | 0.2%Thomas20 | 8,685 | ||
| R | 45.7%Davis3,762 | 52.5%Coolidge4,315 | 1.8%La Follette149 | 8,226 | ||
| R | 45.6%Cox4,194 | 54.1%Harding4,974 | 0.3%Debs31 | 9,199 | ||
| D | 49.4%Wilson2,887 | 48.2%Hughes2,819 | 2.4%Benson141 | 5,847 | ||
| D | 46.5%Wilson2,279 | 38.0%Taft1,863 | 15.5%Roosevelt757 | 4,899 | ||
| R | 46.3%Bryan3,048 | 52.1%Taft3,432 | 1.6%Debs106 | 6,586 | ||
| R | 44.7%Parker2,796 | 52.0%Roosevelt3,252 | 3.3%Debs208 | 6,256 | ||
| R | 46.4%Bryan3,169 | 51.8%McKinley3,535 | 1.7%Woolley119 | 6,823 | ||
| R | 48.8%Bryan3,248 | 50.1%McKinley3,338 | 1.1%Palmer73 | 6,659 | ||
| R | 47.3%Cleveland2,832 | 48.4%Harrison2,903 | 4.3%Weaver258 | 5,993 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −1.2% |
| 1896 | −1.4% |
| 1900 | −5.4% |
| 1904 | −7.3% |
| 1908 | −5.8% |
| 1912 | +8.5% |
| 1916 | +1.2% |
| 1920 | −8.5% |
| 1924 | −6.7% |
| 1928 | −30.7% |
| 1932 | +9.6% |
| 1936 | −0.7% |
| 1940 | −10.5% |
| 1944 | −16.6% |
| 1948 | −8.6% |
| 1952 | −17.9% |
| 1956 | −18.3% |
| 1960 | −21.2% |
| 1964 | +15.0% |
| 1968 | −16.7% |
| 1972 | −28.8% |
| 1976 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | −11.8% |
| 1984 | −26.5% |
| 1988 | −22.3% |
| 1992 | −6.7% |
| 1996 | −4.3% |
| 2000 | −27.3% |
| 2004 | −28.1% |
| 2008 | −24.0% |
| 2012 | −25.6% |
| 2016 | −54.7% |
| 2020 | −63.5% |
| 2024 | −65.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 16,945 |
| 2018 | 17,264 |
| 2020 | 17,246 |
| 2022 | 17,302 |
| 2024 | 17,674 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Adams County's R+65.7 margin in 2024 places it among the most heavily one-sided counties in Ohio. Its sparse Appalachian hill-country terrain and shrinking population have tracked a decades-long shift toward overwhelming Republican dominance at the federal level.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 15.0 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 65.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 65.7 points.
A population of 27,540, a 96% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,264 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Brown County and Wadena County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Adams County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Adams County, Ohio voted Republican by 65.7 points (R+65.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 12,429 votes cast, 2,098 went Democratic and 10,269 went Republican.
When did Adams County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Adams County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Adams County, Ohio?
Adams County, Ohio has a population of 27,540 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Adams County, Ohio?
Median household income in Adams County, Ohio is $50,264 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Adams County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Adams County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.