Cocke County, Tennessee
AkashicCocke County, TNTrumpR+68.3
2024 precinct map of Cocke CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Cocke 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 | 83.7% | 13,105 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.4% | 2,415 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.5% | 84 |
Harris +50Trump +50
18 precincts · 15,663 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 | 15.4%Harris2,415 | 83.7%Trump13,105 | 0.5%Kennedy84 | 15,663 | ||
| R | 17.0%Biden2,533 | 81.8%Trump12,162 | 0.6%Jorgensen93 | 14,859 | ||
| R | 16.3%Clinton1,981 | 80.7%Trump9,791 | 1.7%Johnson211 | 12,126 | ||
| R | 24.5%Obama2,804 | 73.9%Romney8,459 | 1.7%Stein191 | 11,454 | ||
| R | 26.8%Obama3,340 | 71.7%McCain8,945 | 1.6%Nader196 | 12,481 | ||
| R | 32.0%Kerry3,935 | 67.4%Bush8,297 | 0.6%Other79 | 12,311 | ||
| R | 37.8%Gore3,872 | 60.4%Bush6,185 | 0.9%Nader93 | 10,239 | ||
| R | 38.3%Clinton3,326 | 51.6%Dole4,481 | 9.2%Perot798 | 8,691 | ||
| R | 34.9%Clinton3,495 | 53.0%Bush5,298 | 11.2%Perot1,124 | 10,000 | ||
| R | 27.9%Dukakis2,115 | 71.6%Bush5,430 | 0.4%Paul34 | 7,579 | ||
| R | 23.4%Mondale2,068 | 75.5%Reagan6,665 | 1.1%Bergland95 | 8,828 | ||
| R | 23.4%Carter2,139 | 74.4%Reagan6,802 | 2.2%Anderson203 | 9,144 | ||
| R | 38.2%Carter3,141 | 60.9%Ford5,004 | 0.9%Anderson74 | 8,219 | ||
| R | 13.1%McGovern805 | 85.6%Nixon5,268 | 1.3%Schmitz80 | 6,153 | ||
| R | 12.3%Humphrey950 | 72.8%Nixon5,645 | 14.9%Wallace1,159 | 7,754 | ||
| R | 29.3%Johnson2,109 | 70.7%Goldwater5,084 | 0.0% | 7,193 | ||
| R | 17.8%Kennedy1,442 | 81.3%Nixon6,581 | 0.9%Byrd72 | 8,095 | ||
| R | 16.7%Stevenson1,121 | 82.3%Eisenhower5,526 | 1.0%Andrews68 | 6,715 | ||
| R | 18.0%Stevenson1,247 | 82.0%Eisenhower5,688 | 0.0% | 6,935 | ||
| R | 20.4%Truman939 | 77.5%Dewey3,576 | 2.1%Thurmond99 | 4,614 | ||
| R | 21.7%Roosevelt989 | 78.1%Dewey3,554 | 0.1%Thomas5 | 4,548 | ||
| R | 23.5%Roosevelt1,098 | 75.3%Willkie3,521 | 1.2%Thomas54 | 4,673 | ||
| R | 24.6%Roosevelt1,217 | 75.3%Landon3,731 | 0.1%Lemke6 | 4,954 | ||
| R | 39.8%Roosevelt1,557 | 59.4%Hoover2,324 | 0.9%Thomas34 | 3,915 | ||
| R | 19.9%Smith722 | 80.0%Hoover2,908 | 0.1%Thomas5 | 3,635 | ||
| R | 26.4%Davis921 | 73.1%Coolidge2,556 | 0.5%La Follette18 | 3,495 | ||
| R | 21.9%Cox929 | 77.4%Harding3,283 | 0.8%Debs32 | 4,244 | ||
| R | 28.5%Wilson595 | 70.9%Hughes1,478 | 0.6%Benson13 | 2,086 | ||
| R | 31.2%Wilson597 | 39.6%Taft757 | 29.2%Roosevelt559 | 1,913 | ||
| R | 27.9%Bryan688 | 71.0%Taft1,749 | 1.1%Debs26 | 2,463 | ||
| R | 26.5%Parker626 | 73.2%Roosevelt1,726 | 0.3%Debs6 | 2,358 | ||
| R | 29.7%Bryan1,001 | 70.0%McKinley2,360 | 0.3%Woolley10 | 3,371 | ||
| R | 27.5%Bryan980 | 72.4%McKinley2,582 | 0.1%Palmer5 | 3,567 | ||
| R | 32.0%Cleveland874 | 66.9%Harrison1,831 | 1.1%Weaver30 | 2,735 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −35.0% |
| 1896 | −44.9% |
| 1900 | −40.3% |
| 1904 | −46.6% |
| 1908 | −43.1% |
| 1912 | −8.4% |
| 1916 | −42.3% |
| 1920 | −55.5% |
| 1924 | −46.8% |
| 1928 | −60.1% |
| 1932 | −19.6% |
| 1936 | −50.7% |
| 1940 | −51.9% |
| 1944 | −56.4% |
| 1948 | −57.2% |
| 1952 | −64.0% |
| 1956 | −65.6% |
| 1960 | −63.5% |
| 1964 | −41.4% |
| 1968 | −60.5% |
| 1972 | −72.5% |
| 1976 | −22.7% |
| 1980 | −51.0% |
| 1984 | −52.1% |
| 1988 | −43.7% |
| 1992 | −18.0% |
| 1996 | −13.3% |
| 2000 | −22.6% |
| 2004 | −35.4% |
| 2008 | −44.9% |
| 2012 | −49.4% |
| 2016 | −64.4% |
| 2020 | −64.8% |
| 2024 | −68.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 22,791 |
| 2018 | 22,285 |
| 2020 | 23,146 |
| 2022 | 24,042 |
| 2024 | 25,434 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Tucked against the North Carolina border in the Smoky Mountain foothills, Cocke County delivered a 68-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, reflecting the deep rural conservatism that defines much of Appalachian East Tennessee.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 72.5 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 68.3 points.
A population of 36,813, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,016 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Henderson County and Greene County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cocke County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cocke County, Tennessee voted Republican by 68.3 points (R+68.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 15,663 votes cast, 2,415 went Democratic and 13,105 went Republican.
How many people live in Cocke County, Tennessee?
Cocke County, Tennessee has a population of 36,813 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cocke County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Cocke County, Tennessee is $48,016 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Cocke County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Cocke County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 34 went Republican.