Putnam County, Ohio
AkashicPutnam County, OHTrumpR+68.7
2024 precinct map of Putnam CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Putnam 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 | 83.9% | 16,576 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.2% | 2,996 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.5% | 93 |
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25 precincts · 19,758 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 | 15.2%Harris2,996 | 83.9%Trump16,576 | 0.5%Oliver93 | 19,758 | ||
| R | 16.0%Biden3,195 | 82.4%Trump16,412 | 1.2%Jorgensen247 | 19,921 | ||
| R | 15.2%Clinton2,922 | 78.1%Trump14,961 | 3.3%Johnson638 | 19,161 | ||
| R | 23.2%Obama4,318 | 73.7%Romney13,721 | 0.9%Johnson160 | 18,612 | ||
| R | 28.3%Obama5,281 | 70.0%McCain13,072 | 1.8%Nader327 | 18,680 | ||
| R | 23.3%Kerry4,392 | 76.2%Bush14,370 | 0.5%Other87 | 18,849 | ||
| R | 23.4%Gore4,063 | 74.0%Bush12,837 | 1.5%Nader254 | 17,344 | ||
| R | 30.8%Clinton4,972 | 57.5%Dole9,294 | 10.9%Perot1,767 | 16,158 | ||
| R | 23.3%Clinton3,962 | 54.9%Bush9,338 | 21.5%Perot3,648 | 17,004 | ||
| R | 26.2%Dukakis4,004 | 73.1%Bush11,183 | 0.7%Fulani114 | 15,301 | ||
| R | 20.9%Mondale3,194 | 78.3%Reagan11,936 | 0.8%Serrette121 | 15,251 | ||
| R | 26.4%Carter3,742 | 68.7%Reagan9,752 | 4.9%Anderson699 | 14,193 | ||
| R | 39.6%Carter5,035 | 57.7%Ford7,332 | 2.7%McCarthy343 | 12,710 | ||
| R | 30.2%McGovern3,729 | 66.3%Nixon8,185 | 3.5%Schmitz428 | 12,342 | ||
| R | 29.2%Humphrey3,530 | 59.4%Nixon7,188 | 11.5%Wallace1,387 | 12,105 | ||
| D | 57.3%Johnson7,014 | 42.7%Goldwater5,221 | 0.0% | 12,235 | ||
| R | 46.9%Kennedy6,039 | 53.1%Nixon6,834 | 0.0% | 12,873 | ||
| R | 29.6%Stevenson3,538 | 70.4%Eisenhower8,408 | 0.0% | 11,946 | ||
| R | 31.1%Stevenson3,799 | 68.9%Eisenhower8,398 | 0.0% | 12,197 | ||
| D | 50.4%Truman5,114 | 49.3%Dewey5,006 | 0.3%Thurmond28 | 10,148 | ||
| R | 28.2%Roosevelt3,145 | 71.8%Dewey8,004 | 0.0% | 11,149 | ||
| R | 29.0%Roosevelt3,655 | 71.0%Willkie8,946 | 0.0% | 12,601 | ||
| D | 46.2%Roosevelt5,786 | 33.2%Landon4,151 | 20.6%Lemke2,580 | 12,517 | ||
| D | 68.0%Roosevelt8,078 | 30.7%Hoover3,646 | 1.3%Thomas155 | 11,879 | ||
| D | 50.4%Smith5,667 | 49.2%Hoover5,537 | 0.4%Thomas50 | 11,254 | ||
| D | 45.8%Davis4,795 | 41.8%Coolidge4,377 | 12.4%La Follette1,293 | 10,465 | ||
| R | 47.2%Cox4,673 | 52.1%Harding5,157 | 0.7%Debs69 | 9,899 | ||
| D | 64.8%Wilson4,294 | 33.8%Hughes2,243 | 1.4%Benson91 | 6,628 | ||
| D | 62.4%Wilson4,000 | 15.6%Taft1,000 | 22.0%Roosevelt1,410 | 6,410 | ||
| D | 64.6%Bryan4,836 | 33.2%Taft2,483 | 2.2%Debs166 | 7,485 | ||
| D | 57.4%Parker4,145 | 39.5%Roosevelt2,853 | 3.2%Debs228 | 7,226 | ||
| D | 63.0%Bryan4,943 | 35.9%McKinley2,817 | 1.1%Woolley88 | 7,848 | ||
| D | 65.5%Bryan5,303 | 33.7%McKinley2,728 | 0.8%Palmer68 | 8,099 | ||
| D | 60.9%Cleveland4,177 | 33.7%Harrison2,314 | 5.4%Weaver369 | 6,860 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +27.2% |
| 1896 | +31.8% |
| 1900 | +27.1% |
| 1904 | +17.9% |
| 1908 | +31.4% |
| 1912 | +46.8% |
| 1916 | +30.9% |
| 1920 | −4.9% |
| 1924 | +4.0% |
| 1928 | +1.2% |
| 1932 | +37.3% |
| 1936 | +13.1% |
| 1940 | −42.0% |
| 1944 | −43.6% |
| 1948 | +1.1% |
| 1952 | −37.7% |
| 1956 | −40.8% |
| 1960 | −6.2% |
| 1964 | +14.7% |
| 1968 | −30.2% |
| 1972 | −36.1% |
| 1976 | −18.1% |
| 1980 | −42.3% |
| 1984 | −57.3% |
| 1988 | −46.9% |
| 1992 | −31.6% |
| 1996 | −26.7% |
| 2000 | −50.6% |
| 2004 | −52.9% |
| 2008 | −41.7% |
| 2012 | −50.5% |
| 2016 | −62.8% |
| 2020 | −66.3% |
| 2024 | −68.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 23,507 |
| 2018 | 23,828 |
| 2020 | 23,859 |
| 2022 | 23,706 |
| 2024 | 24,016 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Putnam County's R+68.7 margin in 2024 places it among the most one-sided counties in the state, a pattern rooted in its densely rural, heavily German-Catholic agricultural communities along the Auglaize River corridor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 46.8 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 68.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 68.7 points.
A population of 34,314, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,928 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Grant County and Butler County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Putnam County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Putnam County, Ohio voted Republican by 68.7 points (R+68.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,758 votes cast, 2,996 went Democratic and 16,576 went Republican.
When did Putnam County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Putnam County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Putnam County, Ohio?
Putnam County, Ohio has a population of 34,314 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Putnam County, Ohio?
Median household income in Putnam County, Ohio is $84,928 — above the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Putnam County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Putnam County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.