Darke County, Ohio
AkashicDarke County, OHTrumpR+65.4
2024 precinct map of Darke CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Darke 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 | 82.3% | 22,234 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.0% | 4,583 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.4% | 97 |
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42 precincts · 27,002 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 | 17.0%Harris4,583 | 82.3%Trump22,234 | 0.4%Oliver97 | 27,002 | ||
| R | 17.4%Biden4,731 | 81.1%Trump22,004 | 1.2%Jorgensen331 | 27,134 | ||
| R | 17.3%Clinton4,470 | 77.5%Trump20,012 | 2.5%Johnson649 | 25,821 | ||
| R | 26.7%Obama6,826 | 70.8%Romney18,108 | 0.8%Johnson212 | 25,590 | ||
| R | 30.8%Obama7,964 | 66.9%McCain17,290 | 2.3%Nader584 | 25,838 | ||
| R | 29.8%Kerry7,846 | 69.6%Bush18,306 | 0.6%Other161 | 26,313 | ||
| R | 33.3%Gore7,741 | 63.7%Bush14,817 | 1.9%Nader452 | 23,267 | ||
| R | 38.5%Clinton8,871 | 46.9%Dole10,798 | 13.8%Perot3,168 | 23,032 | ||
| R | 28.7%Clinton7,016 | 45.4%Bush11,098 | 25.5%Perot6,217 | 24,426 | ||
| R | 31.2%Dukakis6,851 | 67.9%Bush14,914 | 0.9%Fulani189 | 21,954 | ||
| R | 26.2%Mondale5,904 | 72.8%Reagan16,379 | 0.9%Serrette211 | 22,494 | ||
| R | 34.8%Carter7,635 | 58.2%Reagan12,773 | 7.1%Anderson1,550 | 21,958 | ||
| R | 45.1%Carter9,901 | 52.7%Ford11,580 | 2.2%McCarthy472 | 21,953 | ||
| R | 31.0%McGovern6,534 | 65.7%Nixon13,862 | 3.3%Schmitz700 | 21,096 | ||
| R | 36.3%Humphrey7,371 | 53.8%Nixon10,926 | 9.9%Wallace2,018 | 20,315 | ||
| D | 59.2%Johnson12,433 | 40.8%Goldwater8,581 | 0.0% | 21,014 | ||
| R | 35.5%Kennedy7,715 | 64.5%Nixon14,048 | 0.0% | 21,763 | ||
| R | 34.7%Stevenson7,138 | 65.3%Eisenhower13,447 | 0.0% | 20,585 | ||
| R | 35.7%Stevenson7,597 | 64.3%Eisenhower13,670 | 0.0% | 21,267 | ||
| R | 49.2%Truman8,770 | 50.3%Dewey8,956 | 0.5%Thurmond87 | 17,813 | ||
| R | 41.9%Roosevelt8,036 | 58.1%Dewey11,135 | 0.0% | 19,171 | ||
| R | 46.4%Roosevelt9,651 | 53.6%Willkie11,147 | 0.0% | 20,798 | ||
| D | 54.8%Roosevelt11,114 | 41.3%Landon8,375 | 3.9%Lemke794 | 20,283 | ||
| D | 55.9%Roosevelt11,122 | 41.7%Hoover8,284 | 2.4%Thomas483 | 19,889 | ||
| R | 32.8%Smith5,822 | 66.3%Hoover11,765 | 0.8%Thomas147 | 17,734 | ||
| R | 42.2%Davis7,316 | 52.9%Coolidge9,166 | 4.8%La Follette839 | 17,321 | ||
| R | 46.6%Cox8,459 | 52.6%Harding9,552 | 0.8%Debs151 | 18,162 | ||
| D | 56.9%Wilson6,186 | 39.8%Hughes4,322 | 3.3%Benson357 | 10,865 | ||
| D | 49.2%Wilson5,027 | 30.4%Taft3,107 | 20.3%Roosevelt2,075 | 10,209 | ||
| D | 55.0%Bryan6,391 | 42.6%Taft4,951 | 2.4%Debs281 | 11,623 | ||
| R | 47.6%Parker5,030 | 49.3%Roosevelt5,203 | 3.1%Debs329 | 10,562 | ||
| D | 54.4%Bryan6,003 | 43.8%McKinley4,834 | 1.8%Woolley201 | 11,038 | ||
| D | 57.9%Bryan6,151 | 41.3%McKinley4,384 | 0.8%Palmer84 | 10,619 | ||
| D | 52.6%Cleveland4,916 | 40.0%Harrison3,737 | 7.4%Weaver691 | 9,344 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +12.6% |
| 1896 | +16.6% |
| 1900 | +10.6% |
| 1904 | −1.6% |
| 1908 | +12.4% |
| 1912 | +18.8% |
| 1916 | +17.2% |
| 1920 | −6.0% |
| 1924 | −10.7% |
| 1928 | −33.5% |
| 1932 | +14.3% |
| 1936 | +13.5% |
| 1940 | −7.2% |
| 1944 | −16.2% |
| 1948 | −1.0% |
| 1952 | −28.6% |
| 1956 | −30.6% |
| 1960 | −29.1% |
| 1964 | +18.3% |
| 1968 | −17.5% |
| 1972 | −34.7% |
| 1976 | −7.6% |
| 1980 | −23.4% |
| 1984 | −46.6% |
| 1988 | −36.7% |
| 1992 | −16.7% |
| 1996 | −8.4% |
| 2000 | −30.4% |
| 2004 | −39.8% |
| 2008 | −36.1% |
| 2012 | −44.1% |
| 2016 | −60.2% |
| 2020 | −63.7% |
| 2024 | −65.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 34,063 |
| 2018 | 34,566 |
| 2020 | 34,669 |
| 2022 | 34,387 |
| 2024 | 35,030 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Darke County's agricultural flatlands in Ohio's western corner have produced some of the state's widest presidential margins, with the 2024 gap reaching 65 points — a figure that places it among the most one-sided counties in the Midwest.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.8 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 65.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 65.4 points.
A population of 51,594, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $64,486 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Shelby County and Preble County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Darke County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Darke County, Ohio voted Republican by 65.4 points (R+65.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 27,002 votes cast, 4,583 went Democratic and 22,234 went Republican.
When did Darke County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Darke County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Darke County, Ohio?
Darke County, Ohio has a population of 51,594 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Darke County, Ohio?
Median household income in Darke County, Ohio is $64,486 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Darke County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Darke County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.