Preble County, Ohio
AkashicPreble County, OHTrumpR+59.1
2024 precinct map of Preble CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Preble 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 | 79.2% | 17,146 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.1% | 4,343 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.5% | 101 |
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42 precincts · 21,656 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 | 20.1%Harris4,343 | 79.2%Trump17,146 | 0.5%Oliver101 | 21,656 | ||
| R | 20.6%Biden4,493 | 78.1%Trump17,022 | 1.1%Jorgensen243 | 21,809 | ||
| R | 20.7%Clinton4,325 | 74.0%Trump15,446 | 2.6%Johnson553 | 20,887 | ||
| R | 30.4%Obama6,211 | 66.3%Romney13,535 | 1.1%Johnson230 | 20,404 | ||
| R | 33.3%Obama6,999 | 64.4%McCain13,562 | 2.3%Nader488 | 21,049 | ||
| R | 34.4%Kerry7,274 | 65.0%Bush13,734 | 0.6%Other119 | 21,127 | ||
| R | 35.1%Gore6,375 | 61.5%Bush11,176 | 2.2%Nader404 | 18,166 | ||
| R | 38.6%Clinton6,611 | 47.5%Dole8,139 | 13.0%Perot2,235 | 17,133 | ||
| R | 30.7%Clinton5,557 | 44.3%Bush8,023 | 24.6%Perot4,460 | 18,098 | ||
| R | 32.1%Dukakis4,937 | 66.9%Bush10,297 | 1.0%Fulani147 | 15,381 | ||
| R | 27.3%Mondale4,198 | 71.8%Reagan11,065 | 0.9%Serrette140 | 15,403 | ||
| R | 36.8%Carter5,416 | 56.9%Reagan8,376 | 6.3%Anderson931 | 14,723 | ||
| R | 45.9%Carter5,850 | 52.2%Ford6,654 | 1.9%McCarthy243 | 12,747 | ||
| R | 27.1%McGovern3,472 | 70.3%Nixon8,993 | 2.6%Schmitz330 | 12,795 | ||
| R | 30.7%Humphrey3,817 | 52.6%Nixon6,544 | 16.7%Wallace2,073 | 12,434 | ||
| D | 56.5%Johnson7,574 | 43.5%Goldwater5,839 | 0.0% | 13,413 | ||
| R | 38.3%Kennedy5,467 | 61.7%Nixon8,802 | 0.0% | 14,269 | ||
| R | 36.1%Stevenson4,574 | 63.9%Eisenhower8,099 | 0.0% | 12,673 | ||
| R | 36.5%Stevenson4,836 | 63.5%Eisenhower8,405 | 0.0% | 13,241 | ||
| R | 44.3%Truman4,656 | 55.5%Dewey5,837 | 0.2%Thurmond23 | 10,516 | ||
| R | 42.4%Roosevelt4,872 | 57.6%Dewey6,609 | 0.0% | 11,481 | ||
| R | 46.8%Roosevelt5,735 | 53.2%Willkie6,511 | 0.0% | 12,246 | ||
| D | 51.8%Roosevelt6,366 | 45.5%Landon5,593 | 2.7%Lemke331 | 12,290 | ||
| D | 53.5%Roosevelt6,221 | 44.8%Hoover5,205 | 1.7%Thomas199 | 11,625 | ||
| R | 34.2%Smith3,513 | 65.2%Hoover6,693 | 0.6%Thomas57 | 10,263 | ||
| R | 40.3%Davis4,033 | 56.8%Coolidge5,676 | 2.9%La Follette292 | 10,001 | ||
| R | 43.9%Cox4,933 | 55.7%Harding6,258 | 0.4%Debs40 | 11,231 | ||
| D | 53.1%Wilson3,387 | 45.2%Hughes2,881 | 1.8%Benson112 | 6,380 | ||
| D | 46.4%Wilson2,859 | 34.7%Taft2,135 | 18.9%Roosevelt1,164 | 6,158 | ||
| R | 47.1%Bryan3,247 | 51.0%Taft3,519 | 2.0%Debs135 | 6,901 | ||
| R | 42.0%Parker2,792 | 54.9%Roosevelt3,647 | 3.2%Debs210 | 6,649 | ||
| R | 46.5%Bryan3,206 | 51.4%McKinley3,548 | 2.1%Woolley145 | 6,899 | ||
| R | 48.9%Bryan3,254 | 49.6%McKinley3,300 | 1.6%Palmer105 | 6,659 | ||
| R | 45.1%Cleveland2,699 | 49.4%Harrison2,957 | 5.5%Weaver331 | 5,987 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −4.3% |
| 1896 | −0.7% |
| 1900 | −5.0% |
| 1904 | −12.9% |
| 1908 | −3.9% |
| 1912 | +11.8% |
| 1916 | +7.9% |
| 1920 | −11.8% |
| 1924 | −16.4% |
| 1928 | −31.0% |
| 1932 | +8.7% |
| 1936 | +6.3% |
| 1940 | −6.3% |
| 1944 | −15.1% |
| 1948 | −11.2% |
| 1952 | −27.0% |
| 1956 | −27.8% |
| 1960 | −23.4% |
| 1964 | +12.9% |
| 1968 | −21.9% |
| 1972 | −43.1% |
| 1976 | −6.3% |
| 1980 | −20.1% |
| 1984 | −44.6% |
| 1988 | −34.8% |
| 1992 | −13.6% |
| 1996 | −8.9% |
| 2000 | −26.4% |
| 2004 | −30.6% |
| 2008 | −31.2% |
| 2012 | −35.9% |
| 2016 | −53.2% |
| 2020 | −57.4% |
| 2024 | −59.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 27,815 |
| 2018 | 28,686 |
| 2020 | 28,654 |
| 2022 | 28,559 |
| 2024 | 28,920 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
A rural county of roughly 42,000 residents wedged between Dayton and the Indiana border, Preble has drifted steadily toward supermajority Republican margins over the past two decades, reflecting a broader pattern of rural consolidation across southwestern Ohio.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 12.9 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 59.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.1 points.
A population of 40,765, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,223 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Darke County and Carroll County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Preble County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Preble County, Ohio voted Republican by 59.1 points (R+59.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 21,656 votes cast, 4,343 went Democratic and 17,146 went Republican.
When did Preble County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Preble County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Preble County, Ohio?
Preble County, Ohio has a population of 40,765 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Preble County, Ohio?
Median household income in Preble County, Ohio is $69,223 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Preble County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Preble County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.