Athens County, Ohio
AkashicAthens County, OHHarrisD+10.7
2024 precinct map of Athens CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Athens 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 54.8% | 14,134 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 44.1% | 11,369 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.5% | 120 |
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56 precincts · 25,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 54.8%Harris14,134 | 44.1%Trump11,369 | 0.5%Oliver120 | 25,776 | ||
| D | 56.7%Biden14,772 | 41.7%Trump10,862 | 1.1%Jorgensen299 | 26,059 | ||
| D | 54.5%Clinton16,370 | 37.8%Trump11,354 | 3.4%Johnson1,012 | 30,042 | ||
| D | 65.4%Obama18,307 | 30.5%Romney8,543 | 1.5%Johnson434 | 28,008 | ||
| D | 66.3%Obama20,722 | 31.2%McCain9,742 | 2.5%Nader795 | 31,259 | ||
| D | 63.2%Kerry18,998 | 36.1%Bush10,847 | 0.7%Other200 | 30,045 | ||
| D | 51.7%Gore13,158 | 38.1%Bush9,703 | 6.5%Nader1,663 | 25,447 | ||
| D | 56.0%Clinton13,418 | 29.9%Dole7,154 | 11.6%Perot2,777 | 23,954 | ||
| D | 52.0%Clinton13,423 | 27.9%Bush7,184 | 19.7%Perot5,074 | 25,793 | ||
| D | 53.2%Dukakis10,795 | 45.9%Bush9,314 | 0.8%Fulani172 | 20,281 | ||
| R | 46.5%Mondale10,201 | 52.6%Reagan11,548 | 1.0%Serrette209 | 21,958 | ||
| D | 48.0%Carter9,514 | 41.3%Reagan8,170 | 10.7%Anderson2,117 | 19,801 | ||
| D | 52.0%Carter9,896 | 44.1%Ford8,387 | 3.9%McCarthy733 | 19,016 | ||
| D | 50.1%McGovern9,977 | 48.9%Nixon9,735 | 1.0%Schmitz203 | 19,915 | ||
| R | 44.8%Humphrey7,351 | 47.8%Nixon7,837 | 7.4%Wallace1,212 | 16,400 | ||
| D | 63.1%Johnson10,633 | 36.9%Goldwater6,211 | 0.0% | 16,844 | ||
| R | 41.2%Kennedy7,542 | 58.8%Nixon10,747 | 0.0% | 18,289 | ||
| R | 35.6%Stevenson5,959 | 64.4%Eisenhower10,794 | 0.0% | 16,753 | ||
| R | 39.6%Stevenson7,108 | 60.4%Eisenhower10,829 | 0.0% | 17,937 | ||
| R | 45.2%Truman7,398 | 54.4%Dewey8,902 | 0.3%Thurmond54 | 16,354 | ||
| R | 41.9%Roosevelt7,438 | 58.1%Dewey10,326 | 0.0% | 17,764 | ||
| D | 50.5%Roosevelt11,449 | 49.5%Willkie11,213 | 0.0% | 22,662 | ||
| D | 57.6%Roosevelt13,205 | 41.5%Landon9,509 | 0.9%Lemke208 | 22,922 | ||
| R | 46.1%Roosevelt8,915 | 51.2%Hoover9,897 | 2.7%Thomas531 | 19,343 | ||
| R | 28.7%Smith4,546 | 70.0%Hoover11,101 | 1.3%Thomas208 | 15,855 | ||
| R | 17.9%Davis2,669 | 58.2%Coolidge8,695 | 24.0%La Follette3,579 | 14,943 | ||
| R | 36.4%Cox6,523 | 61.5%Harding11,016 | 2.0%Debs361 | 17,900 | ||
| R | 40.7%Wilson4,101 | 55.2%Hughes5,554 | 4.1%Benson411 | 10,066 | ||
| O | 25.2%Wilson2,393 | 32.6%Taft3,090 | 42.2%Roosevelt4,000 | 9,483 | ||
| R | 34.9%Bryan3,654 | 61.6%Taft6,449 | 3.6%Debs372 | 10,475 | ||
| R | 19.0%Parker1,594 | 75.8%Roosevelt6,352 | 5.1%Debs430 | 8,376 | ||
| R | 28.4%Bryan2,529 | 68.9%McKinley6,126 | 2.7%Woolley236 | 8,891 | ||
| R | 37.0%Bryan3,293 | 61.0%McKinley5,429 | 2.0%Palmer175 | 8,897 | ||
| R | 34.2%Cleveland2,599 | 58.7%Harrison4,458 | 7.1%Weaver540 | 7,597 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −24.5% |
| 1896 | −24.0% |
| 1900 | −40.5% |
| 1904 | −56.8% |
| 1908 | −26.7% |
| 1912 | −7.3% |
| 1916 | −14.4% |
| 1920 | −25.1% |
| 1924 | −40.3% |
| 1928 | −41.3% |
| 1932 | −5.1% |
| 1936 | +16.1% |
| 1940 | +1.0% |
| 1944 | −16.3% |
| 1948 | −9.2% |
| 1952 | −20.7% |
| 1956 | −28.9% |
| 1960 | −17.5% |
| 1964 | +26.3% |
| 1968 | −3.0% |
| 1972 | +1.2% |
| 1976 | +7.9% |
| 1980 | +6.8% |
| 1984 | −6.1% |
| 1988 | +7.3% |
| 1992 | +24.2% |
| 1996 | +26.2% |
| 2000 | +13.6% |
| 2004 | +27.1% |
| 2008 | +35.1% |
| 2012 | +34.9% |
| 2016 | +16.7% |
| 2020 | +15.0% |
| 2024 | +10.7% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 45,418 |
| 2018 | 45,318 |
| 2020 | 39,344 |
| 2022 | 38,989 |
| 2024 | 32,900 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to Ohio University, Athens County votes reliably Democratic in a region that has swung sharply Republican over the past two decades, with the 2024 presidential margin holding at D+10.7 despite statewide trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 35.1 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 56.8 points in 1904. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 10.7 points.
A population of 61,737, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,001 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lucas County and Brunswick County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Athens County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Athens County, Ohio voted Democratic by 10.7 points (D+10.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 25,776 votes cast, 14,134 went Democratic and 11,369 went Republican.
When did Athens County, Ohio last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Athens County, Ohio voted Republican was 1984.
How many people live in Athens County, Ohio?
Athens County, Ohio has a population of 61,737 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Athens County, Ohio?
Median household income in Athens County, Ohio is $56,001 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Athens County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Athens County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.