Hardin County, Ohio
AkashicHardin County, OHTrumpR+54.7
2024 precinct map of Hardin CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Hardin 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 | 76.9% | 9,911 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 22.2% | 2,863 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.5% | 63 |
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21 precincts · 12,893 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 | 22.2%Harris2,863 | 76.9%Trump9,911 | 0.5%Oliver63 | 12,893 | ||
| R | 23.1%Biden3,062 | 75.1%Trump9,949 | 1.4%Jorgensen192 | 13,247 | ||
| R | 23.3%Clinton2,920 | 69.6%Trump8,717 | 3.7%Johnson465 | 12,516 | ||
| R | 36.8%Obama4,619 | 59.6%Romney7,489 | 1.4%Johnson172 | 12,561 | ||
| R | 38.1%Obama5,013 | 58.9%McCain7,749 | 2.9%Nader387 | 13,149 | ||
| R | 36.5%Kerry4,891 | 63.0%Bush8,441 | 0.4%Other60 | 13,392 | ||
| R | 37.8%Gore4,557 | 59.0%Bush7,124 | 2.0%Nader243 | 12,068 | ||
| R | 41.5%Clinton4,930 | 46.4%Dole5,506 | 11.5%Perot1,365 | 11,876 | ||
| R | 33.0%Clinton4,364 | 44.3%Bush5,851 | 21.7%Perot2,867 | 13,215 | ||
| R | 35.7%Dukakis4,145 | 62.8%Bush7,291 | 1.5%Fulani170 | 11,606 | ||
| R | 30.2%Mondale3,813 | 69.1%Reagan8,722 | 0.7%Serrette85 | 12,620 | ||
| R | 31.9%Carter3,863 | 61.5%Reagan7,457 | 6.6%Anderson803 | 12,123 | ||
| R | 42.0%Carter4,650 | 54.9%Ford6,076 | 3.2%McCarthy349 | 11,075 | ||
| R | 28.1%McGovern3,535 | 69.1%Nixon8,713 | 2.8%Schmitz354 | 12,602 | ||
| R | 32.3%Humphrey4,180 | 53.8%Nixon6,963 | 13.9%Wallace1,794 | 12,937 | ||
| D | 56.3%Johnson7,324 | 43.7%Goldwater5,679 | 0.0% | 13,003 | ||
| R | 35.6%Kennedy4,996 | 64.4%Nixon9,042 | 0.0% | 14,038 | ||
| R | 33.5%Stevenson4,556 | 66.5%Eisenhower9,049 | 0.0% | 13,605 | ||
| R | 35.4%Stevenson5,064 | 64.6%Eisenhower9,235 | 0.0% | 14,299 | ||
| R | 42.2%Truman5,474 | 57.4%Dewey7,441 | 0.4%Thurmond52 | 12,967 | ||
| R | 37.4%Roosevelt5,128 | 62.6%Dewey8,566 | 0.0% | 13,694 | ||
| R | 41.6%Roosevelt6,547 | 58.4%Willkie9,192 | 0.0% | 15,739 | ||
| D | 51.8%Roosevelt8,441 | 46.9%Landon7,631 | 1.3%Lemke211 | 16,283 | ||
| D | 54.2%Roosevelt8,717 | 44.9%Hoover7,215 | 0.9%Thomas152 | 16,084 | ||
| R | 39.3%Smith5,306 | 60.2%Hoover8,137 | 0.5%Thomas74 | 13,517 | ||
| R | 41.7%Davis5,523 | 53.7%Coolidge7,112 | 4.7%La Follette619 | 13,254 | ||
| R | 41.5%Cox5,817 | 57.6%Harding8,071 | 0.8%Debs115 | 14,003 | ||
| D | 50.2%Wilson4,304 | 48.1%Hughes4,119 | 1.7%Benson144 | 8,567 | ||
| D | 46.8%Wilson3,912 | 33.2%Taft2,775 | 20.0%Roosevelt1,667 | 8,354 | ||
| R | 47.2%Bryan4,164 | 50.3%Taft4,444 | 2.5%Debs219 | 8,827 | ||
| R | 37.5%Parker3,096 | 57.4%Roosevelt4,736 | 5.1%Debs424 | 8,256 | ||
| R | 47.8%Bryan4,190 | 50.1%McKinley4,389 | 2.1%Woolley187 | 8,766 | ||
| R | 49.2%Bryan4,247 | 49.5%McKinley4,276 | 1.3%Palmer116 | 8,639 | ||
| R | 47.3%Cleveland3,483 | 47.7%Harrison3,515 | 5.0%Weaver369 | 7,367 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −0.4% |
| 1896 | −0.3% |
| 1900 | −2.3% |
| 1904 | −19.9% |
| 1908 | −3.2% |
| 1912 | +13.6% |
| 1916 | +2.2% |
| 1920 | −16.1% |
| 1924 | −12.0% |
| 1928 | −20.9% |
| 1932 | +9.3% |
| 1936 | +5.0% |
| 1940 | −16.8% |
| 1944 | −25.1% |
| 1948 | −15.2% |
| 1952 | −29.2% |
| 1956 | −33.0% |
| 1960 | −28.8% |
| 1964 | +12.7% |
| 1968 | −21.5% |
| 1972 | −41.1% |
| 1976 | −12.9% |
| 1980 | −29.6% |
| 1984 | −38.9% |
| 1988 | −27.1% |
| 1992 | −11.3% |
| 1996 | −4.9% |
| 2000 | −21.3% |
| 2004 | −26.5% |
| 2008 | −20.8% |
| 2012 | −22.8% |
| 2016 | −46.3% |
| 2020 | −52.0% |
| 2024 | −54.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 18,035 |
| 2018 | 18,355 |
| 2020 | 18,211 |
| 2022 | 17,900 |
| 2024 | 17,922 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Hardin County, anchored by the small city of Kenton, has shifted decisively toward Republican margins over the past decade, posting a 54-point gap in 2024 — well above even Ohio's statewide Republican lean.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 13.6 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 54.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 54.7 points.
A population of 30,475, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,484 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Highland County and Richland County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hardin County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hardin County, Ohio voted Republican by 54.7 points (R+54.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 12,893 votes cast, 2,863 went Democratic and 9,911 went Republican.
When did Hardin County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Hardin County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Hardin County, Ohio?
Hardin County, Ohio has a population of 30,475 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hardin County, Ohio?
Median household income in Hardin County, Ohio is $62,484 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Hardin County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Hardin County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.