Knox County, Ohio
AkashicKnox County, OHTrumpR+44.9
2024 precinct map of Knox CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Knox 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 | 72.0% | 23,112 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.1% | 8,698 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.5% | 159 |
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54 precincts · 32,104 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 | 27.1%Harris8,698 | 72.0%Trump23,112 | 0.5%Oliver159 | 32,104 | ||
| R | 27.4%Biden8,589 | 71.2%Trump22,340 | 1.2%Jorgensen374 | 31,398 | ||
| R | 27.9%Clinton8,171 | 65.3%Trump19,131 | 3.2%Johnson936 | 29,278 | ||
| R | 36.5%Obama10,470 | 60.2%Romney17,266 | 1.1%Johnson306 | 28,692 | ||
| R | 38.9%Obama11,014 | 58.8%McCain16,640 | 2.2%Nader631 | 28,285 | ||
| R | 36.3%Kerry9,820 | 63.1%Bush17,068 | 0.6%Other157 | 27,045 | ||
| R | 33.6%Gore7,133 | 63.0%Bush13,393 | 2.1%Nader452 | 21,260 | ||
| R | 37.7%Clinton7,562 | 50.6%Dole10,159 | 10.7%Perot2,138 | 20,068 | ||
| R | 33.4%Clinton7,259 | 41.6%Bush9,044 | 24.3%Perot5,282 | 21,745 | ||
| R | 35.8%Dukakis6,882 | 63.4%Bush12,180 | 0.7%Fulani138 | 19,200 | ||
| R | 28.8%Mondale5,730 | 70.7%Reagan14,062 | 0.5%Serrette109 | 19,901 | ||
| R | 36.2%Carter6,586 | 57.1%Reagan10,384 | 6.7%Anderson1,225 | 18,195 | ||
| R | 43.1%Carter7,361 | 54.4%Ford9,290 | 2.5%McCarthy430 | 17,081 | ||
| R | 32.1%McGovern5,370 | 64.0%Nixon10,705 | 4.0%Schmitz664 | 16,739 | ||
| R | 34.7%Humphrey5,725 | 55.0%Nixon9,072 | 10.3%Wallace1,695 | 16,492 | ||
| D | 60.7%Johnson11,222 | 39.3%Goldwater7,258 | 0.0% | 18,480 | ||
| R | 34.1%Kennedy6,565 | 65.9%Nixon12,711 | 0.0% | 19,276 | ||
| R | 28.7%Stevenson4,958 | 71.3%Eisenhower12,347 | 0.0% | 17,305 | ||
| R | 30.9%Stevenson5,694 | 69.1%Eisenhower12,705 | 0.0% | 18,399 | ||
| R | 41.5%Truman6,120 | 58.3%Dewey8,607 | 0.2%Thurmond28 | 14,755 | ||
| R | 35.9%Roosevelt5,573 | 64.1%Dewey9,963 | 0.0% | 15,536 | ||
| R | 40.7%Roosevelt7,081 | 59.3%Willkie10,303 | 0.0% | 17,384 | ||
| D | 50.0%Roosevelt8,315 | 47.8%Landon7,956 | 2.2%Lemke370 | 16,641 | ||
| R | 45.3%Roosevelt7,008 | 53.4%Hoover8,272 | 1.3%Thomas206 | 15,486 | ||
| R | 26.2%Smith3,601 | 73.1%Hoover10,028 | 0.7%Thomas95 | 13,724 | ||
| R | 36.1%Davis4,721 | 57.4%Coolidge7,519 | 6.5%La Follette853 | 13,093 | ||
| R | 43.5%Cox6,361 | 56.0%Harding8,178 | 0.5%Debs71 | 14,610 | ||
| D | 54.6%Wilson4,578 | 43.5%Hughes3,646 | 1.9%Benson159 | 8,383 | ||
| D | 46.0%Wilson3,632 | 32.0%Taft2,530 | 21.9%Roosevelt1,732 | 7,894 | ||
| R | 48.1%Bryan4,233 | 49.1%Taft4,318 | 2.8%Debs245 | 8,796 | ||
| R | 40.3%Parker3,036 | 56.2%Roosevelt4,235 | 3.6%Debs269 | 7,540 | ||
| R | 47.9%Bryan3,797 | 50.6%McKinley4,011 | 1.6%Woolley125 | 7,933 | ||
| D | 51.5%Bryan4,062 | 47.7%McKinley3,762 | 0.8%Palmer60 | 7,884 | ||
| D | 47.9%Cleveland3,489 | 46.0%Harrison3,347 | 6.1%Weaver444 | 7,280 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +2.0% |
| 1896 | +3.8% |
| 1900 | −2.7% |
| 1904 | −15.9% |
| 1908 | −1.0% |
| 1912 | +14.0% |
| 1916 | +11.1% |
| 1920 | −12.4% |
| 1924 | −21.4% |
| 1928 | −46.8% |
| 1932 | −8.2% |
| 1936 | +2.2% |
| 1940 | −18.5% |
| 1944 | −28.3% |
| 1948 | −16.9% |
| 1952 | −38.1% |
| 1956 | −42.7% |
| 1960 | −31.9% |
| 1964 | +21.5% |
| 1968 | −20.3% |
| 1972 | −31.9% |
| 1976 | −11.3% |
| 1980 | −20.9% |
| 1984 | −41.9% |
| 1988 | −27.6% |
| 1992 | −8.2% |
| 1996 | −12.9% |
| 2000 | −29.4% |
| 2004 | −26.8% |
| 2008 | −19.9% |
| 2012 | −23.7% |
| 2016 | −37.4% |
| 2020 | −43.8% |
| 2024 | −44.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 40,590 |
| 2018 | 42,292 |
| 2020 | 42,320 |
| 2022 | 42,307 |
| 2024 | 43,806 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Knox County's rolling farmland and small-town core around Mount Vernon have produced Republican presidential margins exceeding 40 points in recent cycles, reflecting a broader rural realignment that has deepened steadily since 2008.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.5 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 46.8 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.9 points.
A population of 63,142, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,878 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wayne County and Missaukee County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Knox County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Knox County, Ohio voted Republican by 44.9 points (R+44.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 32,104 votes cast, 8,698 went Democratic and 23,112 went Republican.
When did Knox County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Knox County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Knox County, Ohio?
Knox County, Ohio has a population of 63,142 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Knox County, Ohio?
Median household income in Knox County, Ohio is $73,878 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Knox County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Knox County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.