Van Wert County, Ohio
AkashicVan Wert County, OHTrumpR+58.5
2024 precinct map of Van Wert CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Van Wert 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 | 78.9% | 11,616 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.4% | 3,000 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.4% | 58 |
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32 precincts · 14,729 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 | 20.4%Harris3,000 | 78.9%Trump11,616 | 0.4%Oliver58 | 14,729 | ||
| R | 20.5%Biden3,067 | 77.8%Trump11,650 | 1.3%Jorgensen201 | 14,965 | ||
| R | 19.2%Clinton2,697 | 74.4%Trump10,469 | 3.1%Johnson429 | 14,062 | ||
| R | 28.6%Obama4,029 | 67.9%Romney9,585 | 0.7%Johnson95 | 14,108 | ||
| R | 35.2%Obama5,178 | 62.4%McCain9,168 | 2.4%Nader355 | 14,701 | ||
| R | 27.6%Kerry4,095 | 72.0%Bush10,678 | 0.4%Other54 | 14,827 | ||
| R | 31.8%Gore4,209 | 65.7%Bush8,679 | 1.6%Nader216 | 13,219 | ||
| R | 34.1%Clinton4,453 | 53.7%Dole6,999 | 11.4%Perot1,487 | 13,041 | ||
| R | 26.9%Clinton3,822 | 50.8%Bush7,227 | 21.8%Perot3,102 | 14,217 | ||
| R | 28.9%Dukakis3,848 | 70.6%Bush9,410 | 0.6%Fulani78 | 13,336 | ||
| R | 25.7%Mondale3,338 | 73.7%Reagan9,570 | 0.6%Serrette80 | 12,988 | ||
| R | 31.6%Carter4,070 | 61.1%Reagan7,866 | 7.3%Anderson936 | 12,872 | ||
| R | 39.8%Carter5,689 | 58.4%Ford8,344 | 1.8%McCarthy251 | 14,284 | ||
| R | 27.2%McGovern3,644 | 71.3%Nixon9,545 | 1.5%Schmitz202 | 13,391 | ||
| R | 32.2%Humphrey4,360 | 57.9%Nixon7,835 | 9.8%Wallace1,332 | 13,527 | ||
| D | 55.4%Johnson7,695 | 44.6%Goldwater6,194 | 0.0% | 13,889 | ||
| R | 34.3%Kennedy5,050 | 65.7%Nixon9,666 | 0.0% | 14,716 | ||
| R | 30.0%Stevenson4,208 | 70.0%Eisenhower9,834 | 0.0% | 14,042 | ||
| R | 35.3%Stevenson5,108 | 64.7%Eisenhower9,355 | 0.0% | 14,463 | ||
| R | 43.0%Truman5,127 | 56.8%Dewey6,785 | 0.2%Thurmond24 | 11,936 | ||
| R | 37.2%Roosevelt5,046 | 62.8%Dewey8,529 | 0.0% | 13,575 | ||
| R | 41.9%Roosevelt6,254 | 58.1%Willkie8,656 | 0.0% | 14,910 | ||
| D | 52.6%Roosevelt7,744 | 42.6%Landon6,275 | 4.8%Lemke714 | 14,733 | ||
| D | 56.7%Roosevelt7,977 | 42.0%Hoover5,918 | 1.3%Thomas183 | 14,078 | ||
| R | 40.1%Smith5,089 | 59.4%Hoover7,540 | 0.5%Thomas67 | 12,696 | ||
| R | 37.0%Davis4,318 | 53.1%Coolidge6,206 | 9.9%La Follette1,154 | 11,678 | ||
| R | 39.2%Cox4,899 | 60.0%Harding7,495 | 0.8%Debs99 | 12,493 | ||
| R | 48.6%Wilson3,753 | 49.2%Hughes3,802 | 2.3%Benson174 | 7,729 | ||
| D | 46.3%Wilson3,287 | 35.0%Taft2,490 | 18.7%Roosevelt1,329 | 7,106 | ||
| R | 48.9%Bryan3,783 | 49.3%Taft3,809 | 1.8%Debs137 | 7,729 | ||
| R | 43.6%Parker3,325 | 54.1%Roosevelt4,120 | 2.3%Debs173 | 7,618 | ||
| R | 46.7%Bryan3,582 | 52.2%McKinley4,006 | 1.2%Woolley90 | 7,678 | ||
| D | 49.6%Bryan3,984 | 49.3%McKinley3,957 | 1.1%Palmer92 | 8,033 | ||
| D | 50.1%Cleveland3,629 | 46.5%Harrison3,373 | 3.4%Weaver248 | 7,250 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +3.5% |
| 1896 | +0.3% |
| 1900 | −5.5% |
| 1904 | −10.4% |
| 1908 | −0.3% |
| 1912 | +11.2% |
| 1916 | −0.6% |
| 1920 | −20.8% |
| 1924 | −16.2% |
| 1928 | −19.3% |
| 1932 | +14.6% |
| 1936 | +10.0% |
| 1940 | −16.1% |
| 1944 | −25.7% |
| 1948 | −13.9% |
| 1952 | −29.4% |
| 1956 | −40.1% |
| 1960 | −31.4% |
| 1964 | +10.8% |
| 1968 | −25.7% |
| 1972 | −44.1% |
| 1976 | −18.6% |
| 1980 | −29.5% |
| 1984 | −48.0% |
| 1988 | −41.7% |
| 1992 | −24.0% |
| 1996 | −19.5% |
| 2000 | −33.8% |
| 2004 | −44.4% |
| 2008 | −27.1% |
| 2012 | −39.4% |
| 2016 | −55.3% |
| 2020 | −57.4% |
| 2024 | −58.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 19,668 |
| 2018 | 20,151 |
| 2020 | 20,291 |
| 2022 | 20,266 |
| 2024 | 20,490 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Van Wert's flat, agricultural landscape anchors a northwest Ohio county where the 2024 presidential margin exceeded 58 points, reflecting a broader realignment of small-town and farming communities that has deepened consistently over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 58.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 58.5 points.
A population of 28,826, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,917 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of LaGrange County and King William County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Van Wert County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Van Wert County, Ohio voted Republican by 58.5 points (R+58.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 14,729 votes cast, 3,000 went Democratic and 11,616 went Republican.
When did Van Wert County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Van Wert County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Van Wert County, Ohio?
Van Wert County, Ohio has a population of 28,826 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Van Wert County, Ohio?
Median household income in Van Wert County, Ohio is $67,917 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Van Wert County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Van Wert County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.