Shelby County, Ohio
AkashicShelby County, OHTrumpR+64.8
2024 precinct map of Shelby CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Shelby 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 | 82.0% | 20,740 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.2% | 4,350 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.4% | 104 |
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36 precincts · 25,288 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 | 17.2%Harris4,350 | 82.0%Trump20,740 | 0.4%Oliver104 | 25,288 | ||
| R | 17.7%Biden4,465 | 80.9%Trump20,422 | 1.1%Jorgensen290 | 25,258 | ||
| R | 17.6%Clinton4,243 | 77.1%Trump18,590 | 2.5%Johnson594 | 24,116 | ||
| R | 26.3%Obama6,343 | 71.0%Romney17,142 | 0.7%Johnson178 | 24,129 | ||
| R | 30.8%Obama7,316 | 67.1%McCain15,924 | 2.0%Nader478 | 23,718 | ||
| R | 28.6%Kerry6,535 | 70.9%Bush16,204 | 0.5%Other116 | 22,855 | ||
| R | 33.5%Gore6,593 | 63.4%Bush12,476 | 2.0%Nader392 | 19,670 | ||
| R | 36.6%Clinton6,729 | 47.8%Dole8,773 | 14.6%Perot2,686 | 18,362 | ||
| R | 26.3%Clinton5,262 | 44.2%Bush8,854 | 29.2%Perot5,835 | 20,011 | ||
| R | 29.1%Dukakis5,065 | 70.0%Bush12,198 | 0.9%Fulani162 | 17,425 | ||
| R | 24.0%Mondale4,315 | 75.1%Reagan13,509 | 0.9%Serrette159 | 17,983 | ||
| R | 38.8%Carter6,425 | 54.3%Reagan8,988 | 6.8%Anderson1,131 | 16,544 | ||
| R | 43.2%Carter6,414 | 53.9%Ford8,011 | 2.9%McCarthy434 | 14,859 | ||
| R | 32.1%McGovern4,721 | 61.8%Nixon9,089 | 6.1%Schmitz893 | 14,703 | ||
| R | 42.6%Humphrey6,479 | 47.6%Nixon7,248 | 9.8%Wallace1,499 | 15,226 | ||
| D | 65.8%Johnson10,004 | 34.2%Goldwater5,190 | 0.0% | 15,194 | ||
| R | 43.9%Kennedy6,866 | 56.1%Nixon8,766 | 0.0% | 15,632 | ||
| R | 32.3%Stevenson4,515 | 67.7%Eisenhower9,452 | 0.0% | 13,967 | ||
| R | 37.3%Stevenson5,333 | 62.7%Eisenhower8,957 | 0.0% | 14,290 | ||
| D | 56.1%Truman6,939 | 43.7%Dewey5,406 | 0.3%Thurmond32 | 12,377 | ||
| R | 44.2%Roosevelt5,622 | 55.8%Dewey7,084 | 0.0% | 12,706 | ||
| R | 46.1%Roosevelt6,105 | 53.9%Willkie7,130 | 0.0% | 13,235 | ||
| D | 53.4%Roosevelt7,110 | 33.7%Landon4,482 | 12.9%Lemke1,715 | 13,307 | ||
| D | 65.1%Roosevelt8,299 | 33.6%Hoover4,281 | 1.3%Thomas161 | 12,741 | ||
| R | 47.5%Smith5,448 | 52.1%Hoover5,975 | 0.3%Thomas37 | 11,460 | ||
| D | 49.3%Davis4,840 | 44.4%Coolidge4,359 | 6.3%La Follette617 | 9,816 | ||
| D | 50.5%Cox5,642 | 48.8%Harding5,452 | 0.7%Debs82 | 11,176 | ||
| D | 60.3%Wilson3,801 | 37.3%Hughes2,352 | 2.3%Benson148 | 6,301 | ||
| D | 56.0%Wilson3,305 | 27.3%Taft1,613 | 16.7%Roosevelt984 | 5,902 | ||
| D | 58.7%Bryan3,879 | 40.1%Taft2,646 | 1.2%Debs80 | 6,605 | ||
| D | 53.7%Parker3,286 | 44.7%Roosevelt2,737 | 1.6%Debs97 | 6,120 | ||
| D | 59.8%Bryan3,837 | 38.7%McKinley2,482 | 1.6%Woolley100 | 6,419 | ||
| D | 60.7%Bryan3,941 | 38.3%McKinley2,488 | 0.9%Palmer59 | 6,488 | ||
| D | 58.3%Cleveland3,244 | 37.1%Harrison2,062 | 4.6%Weaver256 | 5,562 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +21.3% |
| 1896 | +22.4% |
| 1900 | +21.1% |
| 1904 | +9.0% |
| 1908 | +18.7% |
| 1912 | +28.7% |
| 1916 | +23.0% |
| 1920 | +1.7% |
| 1924 | +4.9% |
| 1928 | −4.6% |
| 1932 | +31.5% |
| 1936 | +19.7% |
| 1940 | −7.7% |
| 1944 | −11.5% |
| 1948 | +12.4% |
| 1952 | −25.4% |
| 1956 | −35.3% |
| 1960 | −12.2% |
| 1964 | +31.7% |
| 1968 | −5.1% |
| 1972 | −29.7% |
| 1976 | −10.7% |
| 1980 | −15.5% |
| 1984 | −51.1% |
| 1988 | −40.9% |
| 1992 | −18.0% |
| 1996 | −11.1% |
| 2000 | −29.9% |
| 2004 | −42.3% |
| 2008 | −36.3% |
| 2012 | −44.8% |
| 2016 | −59.5% |
| 2020 | −63.2% |
| 2024 | −64.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 33,984 |
| 2018 | 32,997 |
| 2020 | 32,843 |
| 2022 | 32,703 |
| 2024 | 32,947 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Shelby County, anchored by the small city of Sidney, delivered an R+64.8 margin in 2024 — among the widest gaps in the state — reflecting the deep rural and small-town conservative consolidation that has reshaped Ohio's political map over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 31.7 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 64.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 64.8 points.
A population of 47,929, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,978 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Darke County and Appomattox County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Shelby County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Shelby County, Ohio voted Republican by 64.8 points (R+64.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 25,288 votes cast, 4,350 went Democratic and 20,740 went Republican.
When did Shelby County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Shelby County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Shelby County, Ohio?
Shelby County, Ohio has a population of 47,929 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Shelby County, Ohio?
Median household income in Shelby County, Ohio is $73,978 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Shelby County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Shelby County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.