Highland County, Ohio
AkashicHighland County, OHTrumpR+63.3
2024 precinct map of Highland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Highland 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 | 81.4% | 16,269 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.1% | 3,609 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.3% | 54 |
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31 precincts · 19,987 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 | 18.1%Harris3,609 | 81.4%Trump16,269 | 0.3%Oliver54 | 19,987 | ||
| R | 19.3%Biden3,799 | 79.7%Trump15,678 | 0.7%Jorgensen146 | 19,676 | ||
| R | 20.1%Clinton3,773 | 74.7%Trump14,020 | 2.5%Johnson473 | 18,769 | ||
| R | 33.6%Obama6,054 | 63.3%Romney11,413 | 1.0%Johnson176 | 18,040 | ||
| R | 35.7%Obama6,856 | 61.9%McCain11,907 | 2.4%Nader468 | 19,231 | ||
| R | 33.5%Kerry6,194 | 66.1%Bush12,211 | 0.4%Other76 | 18,481 | ||
| R | 34.5%Gore5,328 | 63.0%Bush9,728 | 1.6%Nader245 | 15,447 | ||
| R | 39.8%Clinton5,837 | 48.4%Dole7,102 | 11.1%Perot1,629 | 14,674 | ||
| R | 31.9%Clinton4,866 | 46.1%Bush7,020 | 21.7%Perot3,315 | 15,242 | ||
| R | 32.5%Dukakis4,278 | 66.6%Bush8,776 | 0.9%Fulani124 | 13,178 | ||
| R | 29.4%Mondale3,784 | 69.9%Reagan9,000 | 0.7%Serrette91 | 12,875 | ||
| R | 35.2%Carter4,363 | 59.3%Reagan7,359 | 5.5%Anderson678 | 12,400 | ||
| R | 47.5%Carter6,327 | 51.4%Ford6,853 | 1.1%McCarthy151 | 13,331 | ||
| R | 28.3%McGovern3,464 | 69.7%Nixon8,524 | 1.9%Schmitz238 | 12,226 | ||
| R | 30.6%Humphrey3,828 | 51.8%Nixon6,489 | 17.6%Wallace2,208 | 12,525 | ||
| D | 54.9%Johnson7,281 | 45.1%Goldwater5,985 | 0.0% | 13,266 | ||
| R | 37.7%Kennedy5,423 | 62.3%Nixon8,948 | 0.0% | 14,371 | ||
| R | 36.5%Stevenson4,826 | 63.5%Eisenhower8,397 | 0.0% | 13,223 | ||
| R | 37.9%Stevenson5,219 | 62.1%Eisenhower8,568 | 0.0% | 13,787 | ||
| R | 45.3%Truman5,675 | 54.6%Dewey6,849 | 0.1%Thurmond16 | 12,540 | ||
| R | 40.1%Roosevelt5,336 | 59.9%Dewey7,963 | 0.0% | 13,299 | ||
| R | 44.8%Roosevelt6,921 | 55.2%Willkie8,530 | 0.0% | 15,451 | ||
| D | 51.8%Roosevelt8,011 | 47.8%Landon7,392 | 0.3%Lemke48 | 15,451 | ||
| D | 50.1%Roosevelt7,079 | 49.0%Hoover6,924 | 0.9%Thomas134 | 14,137 | ||
| R | 31.4%Smith3,836 | 68.1%Hoover8,325 | 0.5%Thomas60 | 12,221 | ||
| R | 38.3%Davis4,583 | 57.2%Coolidge6,845 | 4.6%La Follette548 | 11,976 | ||
| R | 42.6%Cox5,654 | 57.1%Harding7,570 | 0.3%Debs43 | 13,267 | ||
| D | 50.8%Wilson3,964 | 47.8%Hughes3,727 | 1.3%Benson105 | 7,796 | ||
| D | 44.4%Wilson3,314 | 37.0%Taft2,757 | 18.6%Roosevelt1,388 | 7,459 | ||
| R | 47.2%Bryan3,823 | 51.2%Taft4,149 | 1.6%Debs126 | 8,098 | ||
| R | 42.6%Parker3,321 | 54.0%Roosevelt4,205 | 3.4%Debs261 | 7,787 | ||
| R | 47.8%Bryan3,938 | 49.5%McKinley4,078 | 2.6%Woolley218 | 8,234 | ||
| R | 47.9%Bryan3,909 | 50.3%McKinley4,106 | 1.8%Palmer144 | 8,159 | ||
| R | 44.3%Cleveland3,153 | 49.1%Harrison3,496 | 6.5%Weaver465 | 7,114 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −4.8% |
| 1896 | −2.4% |
| 1900 | −1.7% |
| 1904 | −11.4% |
| 1908 | −4.0% |
| 1912 | +7.5% |
| 1916 | +3.0% |
| 1920 | −14.4% |
| 1924 | −18.9% |
| 1928 | −36.7% |
| 1932 | +1.1% |
| 1936 | +4.0% |
| 1940 | −10.4% |
| 1944 | −19.8% |
| 1948 | −9.4% |
| 1952 | −24.3% |
| 1956 | −27.0% |
| 1960 | −24.5% |
| 1964 | +9.8% |
| 1968 | −21.2% |
| 1972 | −41.4% |
| 1976 | −3.9% |
| 1980 | −24.2% |
| 1984 | −40.5% |
| 1988 | −34.1% |
| 1992 | −14.1% |
| 1996 | −8.6% |
| 2000 | −28.5% |
| 2004 | −32.6% |
| 2008 | −26.3% |
| 2012 | −29.7% |
| 2016 | −54.6% |
| 2020 | −60.4% |
| 2024 | −63.3% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 27,621 |
| 2018 | 27,978 |
| 2020 | 27,351 |
| 2022 | 27,203 |
| 2024 | 27,611 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Highland County's R+63.3 margin in 2024 places it among Ohio's most lopsided presidential counties, driven by a rural, majority-white population with deep roots in small-scale agriculture and limited urban influence.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 9.8 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 63.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 63.3 points.
A population of 43,517, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,785 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Morrow County and Hardin County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Highland County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Highland County, Ohio voted Republican by 63.3 points (R+63.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,987 votes cast, 3,609 went Democratic and 16,269 went Republican.
When did Highland County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Highland County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Highland County, Ohio?
Highland County, Ohio has a population of 43,517 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Highland County, Ohio?
Median household income in Highland County, Ohio is $65,785 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Highland County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Highland County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.