Benton County, Tennessee
AkashicBenton County, TNTrumpR+62.9
2024 precinct map of Benton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Benton 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 | 81.1% | 5,886 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.1% | 1,317 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.5% | 33 |
Harris +50Trump +50
6 precincts · 7,260 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 | 18.1%Harris1,317 | 81.1%Trump5,886 | 0.5%Kennedy33 | 7,260 | ||
| R | 21.1%Biden1,529 | 78.1%Trump5,668 | 0.5%Jorgensen35 | 7,260 | ||
| R | 23.3%Clinton1,474 | 74.5%Trump4,716 | 1.3%Johnson83 | 6,328 | ||
| R | 36.3%Obama2,258 | 61.8%Romney3,850 | 1.9%Stein118 | 6,226 | ||
| R | 40.8%Obama2,645 | 57.0%McCain3,696 | 2.1%Nader138 | 6,479 | ||
| D | 54.6%Kerry3,869 | 44.6%Bush3,161 | 0.8%Other60 | 7,090 | ||
| D | 58.6%Gore3,700 | 39.4%Bush2,484 | 1.0%Nader62 | 6,311 | ||
| D | 58.3%Clinton4,341 | 32.1%Dole2,395 | 8.9%Perot663 | 7,450 | ||
| D | 63.7%Clinton3,896 | 26.6%Bush1,625 | 9.1%Perot559 | 6,114 | ||
| D | 56.4%Dukakis2,826 | 43.3%Bush2,167 | 0.3%Paul16 | 5,009 | ||
| D | 57.6%Mondale3,398 | 42.1%Reagan2,481 | 0.3%Bergland18 | 5,897 | ||
| D | 61.5%Carter3,811 | 36.8%Reagan2,281 | 1.6%Anderson101 | 6,193 | ||
| D | 70.4%Carter4,088 | 28.9%Ford1,678 | 0.7%Anderson40 | 5,806 | ||
| R | 35.0%McGovern1,479 | 61.8%Nixon2,614 | 3.2%Schmitz135 | 4,228 | ||
| O | 22.1%Humphrey1,059 | 30.7%Nixon1,468 | 47.2%Wallace2,255 | 4,782 | ||
| D | 65.7%Johnson2,611 | 34.3%Goldwater1,363 | 0.0% | 3,974 | ||
| D | 51.7%Kennedy2,030 | 45.2%Nixon1,773 | 3.1%Byrd120 | 3,923 | ||
| D | 63.2%Stevenson2,231 | 36.2%Eisenhower1,279 | 0.6%Andrews21 | 3,531 | ||
| D | 65.0%Stevenson2,452 | 34.6%Eisenhower1,304 | 0.4%Hallinan16 | 3,772 | ||
| D | 63.0%Truman1,757 | 32.6%Dewey908 | 4.4%Thurmond123 | 2,788 | ||
| D | 60.9%Roosevelt1,901 | 38.3%Dewey1,195 | 0.9%Thomas28 | 3,124 | ||
| D | 69.4%Roosevelt1,996 | 29.8%Willkie858 | 0.8%Thomas23 | 2,877 | ||
| D | 72.5%Roosevelt1,762 | 27.2%Landon661 | 0.2%Lemke6 | 2,429 | ||
| D | 76.2%Roosevelt1,540 | 22.5%Hoover455 | 1.3%Thomas26 | 2,021 | ||
| D | 56.3%Smith1,241 | 43.1%Hoover949 | 0.6%Thomas13 | 2,203 | ||
| D | 59.2%Davis1,097 | 38.5%Coolidge714 | 2.3%La Follette42 | 1,853 | ||
| D | 55.7%Cox1,914 | 44.0%Harding1,514 | 0.3%Debs10 | 3,438 | ||
| D | 61.3%Wilson1,313 | 37.6%Hughes805 | 1.1%Benson24 | 2,142 | ||
| D | 53.0%Wilson1,095 | 31.6%Taft652 | 15.4%Roosevelt319 | 2,066 | ||
| D | 57.1%Bryan1,221 | 40.2%Taft860 | 2.8%Debs59 | 2,140 | ||
| D | 56.0%Parker1,352 | 40.3%Roosevelt974 | 3.7%Debs89 | 2,415 | ||
| D | 63.8%Bryan1,385 | 33.1%McKinley720 | 3.1%Woolley67 | 2,172 | ||
| D | 65.2%Bryan1,465 | 34.2%McKinley769 | 0.6%Palmer13 | 2,247 | ||
| D | 55.5%Cleveland1,001 | 31.2%Harrison563 | 13.4%Weaver241 | 1,805 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +24.3% |
| 1896 | +31.0% |
| 1900 | +30.6% |
| 1904 | +15.7% |
| 1908 | +16.9% |
| 1912 | +21.4% |
| 1916 | +23.7% |
| 1920 | +11.6% |
| 1924 | +20.7% |
| 1928 | +13.3% |
| 1932 | +53.7% |
| 1936 | +45.3% |
| 1940 | +39.6% |
| 1944 | +22.6% |
| 1948 | +30.5% |
| 1952 | +30.4% |
| 1956 | +27.0% |
| 1960 | +6.6% |
| 1964 | +31.4% |
| 1968 | −8.6% |
| 1972 | −26.8% |
| 1976 | +41.5% |
| 1980 | +24.7% |
| 1984 | +15.6% |
| 1988 | +13.2% |
| 1992 | +37.1% |
| 1996 | +26.1% |
| 2000 | +19.3% |
| 2004 | +10.0% |
| 2008 | −16.2% |
| 2012 | −25.6% |
| 2016 | −51.2% |
| 2020 | −57.0% |
| 2024 | −62.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 10,755 |
| 2018 | 11,117 |
| 2020 | 10,711 |
| 2022 | 10,967 |
| 2024 | 11,501 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Benton County, a rural enclave anchored by Kentucky Lake, recorded an R+62.9 presidential margin in 2024—among the widest gaps in a state already dominated by one-party landslides at the county level.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 53.7 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 62.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.9 points.
A population of 16,006, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,746 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Overton County and Perry County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Benton County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Benton County, Tennessee voted Republican by 62.9 points (R+62.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,260 votes cast, 1,317 went Democratic and 5,886 went Republican.
When did Benton County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Benton County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in Benton County, Tennessee?
Benton County, Tennessee has a population of 16,006 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Benton County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Benton County, Tennessee is $51,746 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Benton County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Benton County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 27 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.