Washington County, Ohio
AkashicWashington County, OHTrumpR+43.7
2024 precinct map of Washington CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Washington 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 | 71.5% | 22,161 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.7% | 8,600 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.4% | 124 |
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50 precincts · 31,000 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 | 27.7%Harris8,600 | 71.5%Trump22,161 | 0.4%Oliver124 | 31,000 | ||
| R | 28.9%Biden9,243 | 69.6%Trump22,307 | 1.2%Jorgensen372 | 32,031 | ||
| R | 26.3%Clinton8,026 | 67.1%Trump20,514 | 2.9%Johnson892 | 30,567 | ||
| R | 38.8%Obama11,651 | 57.6%Romney17,284 | 0.8%Johnson235 | 29,995 | ||
| R | 41.3%Obama12,368 | 56.9%McCain17,019 | 1.8%Nader545 | 29,932 | ||
| R | 41.5%Kerry12,538 | 58.0%Bush17,532 | 0.5%Other146 | 30,216 | ||
| R | 39.2%Gore10,383 | 57.9%Bush15,342 | 2.2%Nader571 | 26,515 | ||
| R | 42.1%Clinton10,945 | 46.1%Dole11,965 | 10.9%Perot2,832 | 25,977 | ||
| R | 37.0%Clinton10,380 | 43.5%Bush12,204 | 19.3%Perot5,415 | 28,073 | ||
| R | 40.0%Dukakis9,967 | 59.3%Bush14,767 | 0.7%Fulani182 | 24,916 | ||
| R | 31.7%Mondale7,920 | 66.1%Reagan16,529 | 2.2%Serrette544 | 24,993 | ||
| R | 33.1%Carter7,936 | 59.7%Reagan14,310 | 7.2%Anderson1,725 | 23,971 | ||
| R | 42.3%Carter8,914 | 54.6%Ford11,513 | 3.2%McCarthy669 | 21,096 | ||
| R | 28.5%McGovern5,814 | 68.6%Nixon14,023 | 2.9%Schmitz597 | 20,434 | ||
| R | 33.9%Humphrey6,922 | 58.3%Nixon11,888 | 7.8%Wallace1,598 | 20,408 | ||
| D | 55.8%Johnson11,193 | 44.2%Goldwater8,873 | 0.0% | 20,066 | ||
| R | 35.6%Kennedy7,856 | 64.4%Nixon14,197 | 0.0% | 22,053 | ||
| R | 30.3%Stevenson6,068 | 69.7%Eisenhower13,927 | 0.0% | 19,995 | ||
| R | 34.8%Stevenson7,376 | 65.2%Eisenhower13,841 | 0.0% | 21,217 | ||
| R | 42.0%Truman7,542 | 57.7%Dewey10,349 | 0.3%Thurmond45 | 17,936 | ||
| R | 37.6%Roosevelt7,023 | 62.4%Dewey11,676 | 0.0% | 18,699 | ||
| R | 38.8%Roosevelt8,584 | 61.2%Willkie13,558 | 0.0% | 22,142 | ||
| R | 47.8%Roosevelt10,203 | 50.7%Landon10,826 | 1.5%Lemke325 | 21,354 | ||
| D | 51.4%Roosevelt10,208 | 47.1%Hoover9,352 | 1.6%Thomas316 | 19,876 | ||
| R | 26.3%Smith4,582 | 73.2%Hoover12,767 | 0.6%Thomas98 | 17,447 | ||
| R | 37.6%Davis5,727 | 57.1%Coolidge8,704 | 5.3%La Follette808 | 15,239 | ||
| R | 39.4%Cox6,286 | 58.2%Harding9,279 | 2.4%Debs379 | 15,944 | ||
| D | 50.4%Wilson5,267 | 45.4%Hughes4,745 | 4.1%Benson432 | 10,444 | ||
| D | 46.6%Wilson4,637 | 33.5%Taft3,326 | 19.9%Roosevelt1,978 | 9,941 | ||
| D | 49.7%Bryan5,771 | 48.7%Taft5,648 | 1.6%Debs188 | 11,607 | ||
| R | 39.1%Parker4,436 | 57.6%Roosevelt6,522 | 3.3%Debs374 | 11,332 | ||
| R | 44.5%Bryan5,399 | 53.9%McKinley6,542 | 1.6%Woolley195 | 12,136 | ||
| R | 46.2%Bryan5,182 | 53.0%McKinley5,949 | 0.8%Palmer95 | 11,226 | ||
| R | 46.8%Cleveland4,524 | 50.1%Harrison4,845 | 3.2%Weaver306 | 9,675 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −3.3% |
| 1896 | −6.8% |
| 1900 | −9.4% |
| 1904 | −18.4% |
| 1908 | +1.1% |
| 1912 | +13.2% |
| 1916 | +5.0% |
| 1920 | −18.8% |
| 1924 | −19.5% |
| 1928 | −46.9% |
| 1932 | +4.3% |
| 1936 | −2.9% |
| 1940 | −22.5% |
| 1944 | −24.9% |
| 1948 | −15.7% |
| 1952 | −30.5% |
| 1956 | −39.3% |
| 1960 | −28.8% |
| 1964 | +11.6% |
| 1968 | −24.3% |
| 1972 | −40.2% |
| 1976 | −12.3% |
| 1980 | −26.6% |
| 1984 | −34.4% |
| 1988 | −19.3% |
| 1992 | −6.5% |
| 1996 | −3.9% |
| 2000 | −18.7% |
| 2004 | −16.5% |
| 2008 | −15.5% |
| 2012 | −18.8% |
| 2016 | −40.9% |
| 2020 | −40.8% |
| 2024 | −43.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 42,319 |
| 2018 | 43,323 |
| 2020 | 42,774 |
| 2022 | 42,585 |
| 2024 | 42,814 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Washington County sits in the hilly southeastern corner of Ohio, where a dwindling industrial base and strong Scots-Irish heritage have produced some of the state's most lopsided presidential margins over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 13.2 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 46.9 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.7 points.
A population of 58,978, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,603 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Richland County and Wadena County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Washington County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Washington County, Ohio voted Republican by 43.7 points (R+43.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 31,000 votes cast, 8,600 went Democratic and 22,161 went Republican.
When did Washington County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Washington County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Washington County, Ohio?
Washington County, Ohio has a population of 58,978 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Washington County, Ohio?
Median household income in Washington County, Ohio is $63,603 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Washington County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Washington County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.