Ross County, Ohio
AkashicRoss County, OHTrumpR+39.3
2024 precinct map of Ross CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Ross 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 | 69.2% | 22,801 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 29.9% | 9,846 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.4% | 133 |
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65 precincts · 32,932 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 | 29.9%Harris9,846 | 69.2%Trump22,801 | 0.4%Oliver133 | 32,932 | ||
| R | 31.7%Biden10,557 | 66.9%Trump22,278 | 1.0%Jorgensen345 | 33,299 | ||
| R | 33.5%Clinton10,356 | 60.3%Trump18,652 | 3.0%Johnson934 | 30,935 | ||
| R | 47.8%Obama14,569 | 49.2%Romney15,008 | 0.7%Johnson223 | 30,474 | ||
| R | 45.3%Obama14,455 | 52.5%McCain16,759 | 2.2%Nader711 | 31,925 | ||
| R | 44.1%Kerry13,978 | 54.4%Bush17,231 | 1.5%Other462 | 31,671 | ||
| R | 44.8%Gore11,662 | 52.7%Bush13,706 | 1.6%Nader421 | 26,016 | ||
| D | 49.0%Clinton12,649 | 39.9%Dole10,286 | 10.3%Perot2,648 | 25,797 | ||
| R | 38.5%Clinton10,452 | 39.8%Bush10,825 | 20.7%Perot5,616 | 27,173 | ||
| R | 38.4%Dukakis9,271 | 60.4%Bush14,563 | 1.2%Fulani279 | 24,113 | ||
| R | 31.4%Mondale8,020 | 66.6%Reagan17,015 | 2.0%Serrette513 | 25,548 | ||
| R | 39.2%Carter9,355 | 55.5%Reagan13,251 | 5.3%Anderson1,253 | 23,859 | ||
| R | 47.2%Carter10,743 | 50.4%Ford11,477 | 2.3%McCarthy531 | 22,751 | ||
| R | 26.9%McGovern5,879 | 71.1%Nixon15,573 | 2.0%Schmitz436 | 21,888 | ||
| R | 30.9%Humphrey6,873 | 50.7%Nixon11,284 | 18.4%Wallace4,089 | 22,246 | ||
| D | 56.9%Johnson12,704 | 43.1%Goldwater9,623 | 0.0% | 22,327 | ||
| R | 39.1%Kennedy9,036 | 60.9%Nixon14,075 | 0.0% | 23,111 | ||
| R | 36.3%Stevenson7,418 | 63.7%Eisenhower13,036 | 0.0% | 20,454 | ||
| R | 39.0%Stevenson8,585 | 61.0%Eisenhower13,431 | 0.0% | 22,016 | ||
| R | 47.7%Truman9,524 | 52.1%Dewey10,398 | 0.2%Thurmond42 | 19,964 | ||
| R | 46.5%Roosevelt9,928 | 53.5%Dewey11,424 | 0.0% | 21,352 | ||
| D | 51.4%Roosevelt12,447 | 48.6%Willkie11,780 | 0.0% | 24,227 | ||
| D | 55.7%Roosevelt12,503 | 43.7%Landon9,817 | 0.5%Lemke121 | 22,441 | ||
| D | 52.1%Roosevelt10,542 | 47.3%Hoover9,575 | 0.5%Thomas110 | 20,227 | ||
| R | 35.0%Smith6,062 | 64.6%Hoover11,179 | 0.4%Thomas67 | 17,308 | ||
| R | 38.5%Davis6,028 | 53.9%Coolidge8,431 | 7.6%La Follette1,194 | 15,653 | ||
| R | 42.7%Cox7,063 | 56.5%Harding9,330 | 0.8%Debs133 | 16,526 | ||
| D | 50.7%Wilson5,154 | 47.8%Hughes4,857 | 1.6%Benson159 | 10,170 | ||
| D | 45.9%Wilson4,494 | 36.8%Taft3,600 | 17.3%Roosevelt1,698 | 9,792 | ||
| R | 48.7%Bryan5,325 | 49.7%Taft5,432 | 1.6%Debs174 | 10,931 | ||
| R | 43.8%Parker4,387 | 54.6%Roosevelt5,472 | 1.6%Debs163 | 10,022 | ||
| R | 47.6%Bryan5,035 | 51.6%McKinley5,463 | 0.8%Woolley88 | 10,586 | ||
| R | 46.7%Bryan4,967 | 52.3%McKinley5,562 | 1.0%Palmer101 | 10,630 | ||
| R | 47.7%Cleveland4,489 | 49.2%Harrison4,632 | 3.1%Weaver296 | 9,417 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −1.5% |
| 1896 | −5.6% |
| 1900 | −4.0% |
| 1904 | −10.8% |
| 1908 | −1.0% |
| 1912 | +9.1% |
| 1916 | +2.9% |
| 1920 | −13.7% |
| 1924 | −15.4% |
| 1928 | −29.6% |
| 1932 | +4.8% |
| 1936 | +12.0% |
| 1940 | +2.8% |
| 1944 | −7.0% |
| 1948 | −4.4% |
| 1952 | −22.0% |
| 1956 | −27.5% |
| 1960 | −21.8% |
| 1964 | +13.8% |
| 1968 | −19.8% |
| 1972 | −44.3% |
| 1976 | −3.2% |
| 1980 | −16.3% |
| 1984 | −35.2% |
| 1988 | −21.9% |
| 1992 | −1.4% |
| 1996 | +9.2% |
| 2000 | −7.9% |
| 2004 | −10.3% |
| 2008 | −7.2% |
| 2012 | −1.4% |
| 2016 | −26.8% |
| 2020 | −35.2% |
| 2024 | −39.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 44,003 |
| 2018 | 45,142 |
| 2020 | 46,037 |
| 2022 | 45,925 |
| 2024 | 39,883 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Ross County's R+39.3 margin in 2024 reflects a rural-leaning electorate centered on Chillicothe, Ohio's first state capital, where deindustrialization and an aging population have reinforced a decisive Republican tilt over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 13.8 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 44.3 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.3 points.
A population of 76,492, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,303 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chenango County and Hocking County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ross County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ross County, Ohio voted Republican by 39.3 points (R+39.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 32,932 votes cast, 9,846 went Democratic and 22,801 went Republican.
When did Ross County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Ross County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Ross County, Ohio?
Ross County, Ohio has a population of 76,492 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ross County, Ohio?
Median household income in Ross County, Ohio is $61,303 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Ross County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Ross County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 27 went Republican.