Paulding County, Ohio
AkashicPaulding County, OHTrumpR+56.2
2024 precinct map of Paulding CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Paulding 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 | 77.6% | 7,203 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.4% | 1,987 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.4% | 36 |
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16 precincts · 9,277 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 | 21.4%Harris1,987 | 77.6%Trump7,203 | 0.4%Oliver36 | 9,277 | ||
| R | 23.4%Biden2,213 | 74.8%Trump7,086 | 1.3%Jorgensen124 | 9,467 | ||
| R | 22.7%Clinton2,093 | 70.5%Trump6,500 | 3.0%Johnson279 | 9,220 | ||
| R | 38.2%Obama3,538 | 57.8%Romney5,354 | 1.1%Johnson101 | 9,256 | ||
| R | 42.6%Obama4,165 | 54.3%McCain5,317 | 3.1%Nader303 | 9,785 | ||
| R | 36.5%Kerry3,610 | 62.8%Bush6,206 | 0.6%Other63 | 9,879 | ||
| R | 37.8%Gore3,384 | 58.2%Bush5,210 | 2.7%Nader242 | 8,946 | ||
| R | 40.1%Clinton3,449 | 43.7%Dole3,760 | 15.0%Perot1,292 | 8,596 | ||
| R | 34.6%Clinton3,293 | 38.4%Bush3,652 | 26.4%Perot2,510 | 9,510 | ||
| R | 36.3%Dukakis3,114 | 62.8%Bush5,381 | 0.9%Fulani76 | 8,571 | ||
| R | 33.3%Mondale2,811 | 65.7%Reagan5,545 | 1.0%Serrette83 | 8,439 | ||
| R | 32.7%Carter2,778 | 58.5%Reagan4,971 | 8.8%Anderson745 | 8,494 | ||
| R | 46.2%Carter3,229 | 51.4%Ford3,593 | 2.4%McCarthy165 | 6,987 | ||
| R | 32.5%McGovern2,283 | 64.8%Nixon4,553 | 2.7%Schmitz189 | 7,025 | ||
| R | 35.2%Humphrey2,703 | 53.0%Nixon4,074 | 11.8%Wallace908 | 7,685 | ||
| D | 57.8%Johnson4,465 | 42.2%Goldwater3,254 | 0.0% | 7,719 | ||
| R | 36.3%Kennedy2,825 | 63.7%Nixon4,961 | 0.0% | 7,786 | ||
| R | 30.8%Stevenson2,170 | 69.2%Eisenhower4,885 | 0.0% | 7,055 | ||
| R | 33.0%Stevenson2,386 | 67.0%Eisenhower4,837 | 0.0% | 7,223 | ||
| R | 41.1%Truman2,512 | 58.6%Dewey3,579 | 0.3%Thurmond19 | 6,110 | ||
| R | 34.3%Roosevelt2,355 | 65.7%Dewey4,515 | 0.0% | 6,870 | ||
| R | 38.9%Roosevelt3,155 | 61.1%Willkie4,949 | 0.0% | 8,104 | ||
| D | 50.6%Roosevelt4,179 | 46.7%Landon3,853 | 2.7%Lemke219 | 8,251 | ||
| D | 55.6%Roosevelt4,165 | 42.8%Hoover3,201 | 1.6%Thomas119 | 7,485 | ||
| R | 37.3%Smith2,473 | 61.8%Hoover4,093 | 0.9%Thomas58 | 6,624 | ||
| R | 35.5%Davis2,242 | 57.8%Coolidge3,648 | 6.7%La Follette422 | 6,312 | ||
| R | 37.2%Cox2,739 | 61.8%Harding4,549 | 1.1%Debs78 | 7,366 | ||
| R | 45.6%Wilson2,313 | 52.2%Hughes2,647 | 2.1%Benson108 | 5,068 | ||
| D | 43.6%Wilson2,296 | 29.3%Taft1,542 | 27.2%Roosevelt1,431 | 5,269 | ||
| R | 46.8%Bryan2,767 | 51.6%Taft3,049 | 1.5%Debs91 | 5,907 | ||
| R | 40.7%Parker2,505 | 56.8%Roosevelt3,496 | 2.5%Debs151 | 6,152 | ||
| R | 47.1%Bryan3,284 | 51.6%McKinley3,597 | 1.2%Woolley85 | 6,966 | ||
| D | 50.3%Bryan3,656 | 49.3%McKinley3,580 | 0.4%Palmer26 | 7,262 | ||
| D | 49.1%Cleveland2,997 | 47.5%Harrison2,900 | 3.3%Weaver204 | 6,101 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +1.6% |
| 1896 | +1.0% |
| 1900 | −4.5% |
| 1904 | −16.1% |
| 1908 | −4.8% |
| 1912 | +14.3% |
| 1916 | −6.6% |
| 1920 | −24.6% |
| 1924 | −22.3% |
| 1928 | −24.5% |
| 1932 | +12.9% |
| 1936 | +4.0% |
| 1940 | −22.1% |
| 1944 | −31.4% |
| 1948 | −17.5% |
| 1952 | −33.9% |
| 1956 | −38.5% |
| 1960 | −27.4% |
| 1964 | +15.7% |
| 1968 | −17.8% |
| 1972 | −32.3% |
| 1976 | −5.2% |
| 1980 | −25.8% |
| 1984 | −32.4% |
| 1988 | −26.4% |
| 1992 | −3.8% |
| 1996 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | −20.4% |
| 2004 | −26.3% |
| 2008 | −11.8% |
| 2012 | −19.6% |
| 2016 | −47.8% |
| 2020 | −51.5% |
| 2024 | −56.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,699 |
| 2018 | 12,964 |
| 2020 | 12,811 |
| 2022 | 12,701 |
| 2024 | 12,665 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Paulding County, tucked in Ohio's northwestern corner near the Indiana line, has trended toward supermajority Republican margins as its small farming communities have realigned over the past decade, with the 2024 presidential result reflecting a 56-point gap.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 15.7 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 56.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 56.2 points.
A population of 18,791, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,731 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Stark County and Jay County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Paulding County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Paulding County, Ohio voted Republican by 56.2 points (R+56.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,277 votes cast, 1,987 went Democratic and 7,203 went Republican.
When did Paulding County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Paulding County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Paulding County, Ohio?
Paulding County, Ohio has a population of 18,791 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Paulding County, Ohio?
Median household income in Paulding County, Ohio is $67,731 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Paulding County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Paulding County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.