Decatur County, Tennessee
AkashicDecatur County, TNTrumpR+69.1
2024 precinct map of Decatur CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Decatur 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 | 84.1% | 4,596 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.0% | 819 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.5% | 28 |
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9 precincts · 5,466 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 | 15.0%Harris819 | 84.1%Trump4,596 | 0.5%Kennedy28 | 5,466 | ||
| R | 17.2%Biden904 | 80.7%Trump4,229 | 0.8%West42 | 5,241 | ||
| R | 19.5%Clinton894 | 78.1%Trump3,588 | 1.5%Johnson70 | 4,592 | ||
| R | 30.7%Obama1,303 | 67.6%Romney2,874 | 1.7%Stein74 | 4,251 | ||
| R | 32.9%Obama1,566 | 65.1%McCain3,101 | 2.0%Nader96 | 4,763 | ||
| R | 46.5%Kerry2,268 | 52.6%Bush2,566 | 0.9%Other45 | 4,879 | ||
| D | 52.1%Gore2,278 | 46.8%Bush2,046 | 0.5%Nader22 | 4,370 | ||
| D | 53.6%Clinton2,262 | 40.5%Dole1,712 | 5.4%Perot229 | 4,224 | ||
| D | 56.5%Clinton2,633 | 35.8%Bush1,667 | 7.5%Perot351 | 4,661 | ||
| R | 44.9%Dukakis1,880 | 54.5%Bush2,286 | 0.6%Paul25 | 4,191 | ||
| R | 45.7%Mondale2,031 | 53.8%Reagan2,390 | 0.5%Bergland20 | 4,441 | ||
| D | 50.0%Carter2,139 | 48.9%Reagan2,095 | 1.1%Anderson46 | 4,280 | ||
| D | 59.1%Carter2,432 | 39.8%Ford1,637 | 1.1%Anderson47 | 4,116 | ||
| R | 32.5%McGovern1,187 | 64.8%Nixon2,368 | 2.7%Schmitz100 | 3,655 | ||
| O | 22.9%Humphrey877 | 36.8%Nixon1,409 | 40.3%Wallace1,544 | 3,830 | ||
| D | 55.9%Johnson1,813 | 44.1%Goldwater1,429 | 0.0% | 3,242 | ||
| R | 43.0%Kennedy1,321 | 54.8%Nixon1,684 | 2.3%Byrd70 | 3,075 | ||
| D | 50.1%Stevenson1,554 | 48.8%Eisenhower1,512 | 1.1%Andrews35 | 3,101 | ||
| D | 54.2%Stevenson1,681 | 45.4%Eisenhower1,406 | 0.4%Hallinan13 | 3,100 | ||
| D | 51.8%Truman1,565 | 42.7%Dewey1,291 | 5.4%Thurmond164 | 3,020 | ||
| D | 54.8%Roosevelt1,515 | 44.7%Dewey1,235 | 0.5%Thomas13 | 2,763 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt1,832 | 40.9%Willkie1,275 | 0.3%Thomas10 | 3,117 | ||
| D | 62.0%Roosevelt1,502 | 38.0%Landon919 | 0.0% | 2,421 | ||
| D | 62.1%Roosevelt1,020 | 36.6%Hoover601 | 1.3%Thomas22 | 1,643 | ||
| D | 52.0%Smith809 | 48.0%Hoover748 | 0.0% | 1,557 | ||
| D | 51.7%Davis877 | 47.1%Coolidge799 | 1.2%La Follette20 | 1,696 | ||
| R | 41.3%Cox1,149 | 57.8%Harding1,608 | 0.8%Debs23 | 2,780 | ||
| R | 49.4%Wilson887 | 49.7%Hughes893 | 0.9%Benson17 | 1,797 | ||
| D | 45.4%Wilson758 | 24.3%Taft405 | 30.3%Roosevelt506 | 1,669 | ||
| R | 46.7%Bryan1,284 | 53.2%Taft1,464 | 0.1%Debs4 | 2,752 | ||
| R | 45.3%Parker1,095 | 52.7%Roosevelt1,274 | 2.0%Debs48 | 2,417 | ||
| D | 50.4%Bryan1,528 | 47.6%McKinley1,442 | 2.0%Woolley60 | 3,030 | ||
| R | 49.4%Bryan1,626 | 49.6%McKinley1,633 | 1.0%Palmer33 | 3,292 | ||
| D | 53.3%Cleveland860 | 41.4%Harrison667 | 5.3%Weaver85 | 1,612 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +12.0% |
| 1896 | −0.2% |
| 1900 | +2.8% |
| 1904 | −7.4% |
| 1908 | −6.5% |
| 1912 | +21.2% |
| 1916 | −0.3% |
| 1920 | −16.5% |
| 1924 | +4.6% |
| 1928 | +3.9% |
| 1932 | +25.5% |
| 1936 | +24.1% |
| 1940 | +17.9% |
| 1944 | +10.1% |
| 1948 | +9.1% |
| 1952 | +8.9% |
| 1956 | +1.4% |
| 1960 | −11.8% |
| 1964 | +11.8% |
| 1968 | −13.9% |
| 1972 | −32.3% |
| 1976 | +19.3% |
| 1980 | +1.0% |
| 1984 | −8.1% |
| 1988 | −9.7% |
| 1992 | +20.7% |
| 1996 | +13.0% |
| 2000 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | −6.1% |
| 2008 | −32.2% |
| 2012 | −37.0% |
| 2016 | −58.7% |
| 2020 | −63.4% |
| 2024 | −69.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7,352 |
| 2018 | 7,242 |
| 2020 | 7,319 |
| 2022 | 7,553 |
| 2024 | 7,761 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Decatur County's R+69.1 margin in 2024 places it among the most one-sided counties in the state, reflecting a rural, small-population electorate that has shifted decisively toward Republican candidates over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.5 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 69.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 69.1 points.
A population of 11,579, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $45,375 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Campbell County and Gibson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Decatur County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Decatur County, Tennessee voted Republican by 69.1 points (R+69.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,466 votes cast, 819 went Democratic and 4,596 went Republican.
When did Decatur County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Decatur County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 2000.
How many people live in Decatur County, Tennessee?
Decatur County, Tennessee has a population of 11,579 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Decatur County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Decatur County, Tennessee is $45,375 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Decatur County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Decatur County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.