Fentress County, Tennessee
AkashicFentress County, TNTrumpR+75.8
2024 precinct map of Fentress CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Fentress 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 | 87.6% | 8,555 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 11.8% | 1,149 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.4% | 38 |
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13 precincts · 9,771 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 | 11.8%Harris1,149 | 87.6%Trump8,555 | 0.4%Kennedy38 | 9,771 | ||
| R | 13.9%Biden1,214 | 85.2%Trump7,441 | 0.4%Jorgensen36 | 8,729 | ||
| R | 15.0%Clinton1,100 | 82.3%Trump6,038 | 1.5%Johnson107 | 7,333 | ||
| R | 22.6%Obama1,561 | 76.0%Romney5,243 | 1.3%Stein91 | 6,895 | ||
| R | 27.2%Obama1,831 | 71.1%McCain4,789 | 1.8%Nader119 | 6,739 | ||
| R | 35.4%Kerry2,371 | 64.1%Bush4,293 | 0.5%Other36 | 6,700 | ||
| R | 41.9%Gore2,529 | 56.7%Bush3,417 | 0.5%Nader28 | 6,029 | ||
| D | 46.1%Clinton2,332 | 45.6%Dole2,307 | 7.6%Perot386 | 5,056 | ||
| D | 47.4%Clinton2,730 | 41.5%Bush2,391 | 10.5%Perot606 | 5,759 | ||
| R | 37.2%Dukakis1,856 | 62.2%Bush3,103 | 0.7%Paul33 | 4,992 | ||
| R | 37.3%Mondale1,755 | 62.2%Reagan2,922 | 0.5%Bergland22 | 4,699 | ||
| R | 37.6%Carter1,543 | 60.8%Reagan2,493 | 1.6%Anderson67 | 4,103 | ||
| D | 52.0%Carter1,953 | 47.0%Ford1,767 | 1.0%Anderson38 | 3,758 | ||
| R | 23.3%McGovern665 | 75.5%Nixon2,154 | 1.2%Schmitz34 | 2,853 | ||
| R | 19.1%Humphrey671 | 57.8%Nixon2,026 | 23.1%Wallace808 | 3,505 | ||
| R | 44.0%Johnson1,550 | 56.0%Goldwater1,969 | 0.0% | 3,519 | ||
| R | 26.7%Kennedy1,014 | 71.9%Nixon2,726 | 1.4%Byrd52 | 3,792 | ||
| R | 29.1%Stevenson934 | 69.5%Eisenhower2,233 | 1.4%Andrews45 | 3,212 | ||
| R | 30.4%Stevenson934 | 69.6%Eisenhower2,143 | 0.0% | 3,077 | ||
| R | 36.5%Truman962 | 60.3%Dewey1,587 | 3.2%Thurmond85 | 2,634 | ||
| R | 27.7%Roosevelt657 | 71.4%Dewey1,696 | 1.0%Thomas23 | 2,376 | ||
| R | 39.7%Roosevelt919 | 58.9%Willkie1,365 | 1.4%Thomas33 | 2,317 | ||
| R | 35.2%Roosevelt743 | 61.5%Landon1,299 | 3.3%Lemke69 | 2,111 | ||
| R | 39.1%Roosevelt961 | 56.3%Hoover1,383 | 4.6%Thomas112 | 2,456 | ||
| R | 20.9%Smith375 | 78.0%Hoover1,398 | 1.1%Thomas20 | 1,793 | ||
| R | 24.6%Davis420 | 70.2%Coolidge1,197 | 5.2%La Follette89 | 1,706 | ||
| R | 27.5%Cox694 | 71.7%Harding1,808 | 0.8%Debs21 | 2,523 | ||
| R | 26.4%Wilson348 | 70.1%Hughes925 | 3.6%Benson47 | 1,320 | ||
| R | 33.8%Wilson399 | 37.6%Taft444 | 28.6%Roosevelt338 | 1,181 | ||
| R | 26.9%Bryan332 | 72.6%Taft894 | 0.5%Debs6 | 1,232 | ||
| R | 27.7%Parker278 | 72.2%Roosevelt724 | 0.1%Debs1 | 1,003 | ||
| R | 29.0%Bryan320 | 70.9%McKinley782 | 0.1%Woolley1 | 1,103 | ||
| R | 27.2%Bryan301 | 72.0%McKinley798 | 0.8%Palmer9 | 1,108 | ||
| R | 24.9%Cleveland223 | 58.5%Harrison525 | 16.6%Weaver149 | 897 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −33.7% |
| 1896 | −44.9% |
| 1900 | −41.9% |
| 1904 | −44.5% |
| 1908 | −45.6% |
| 1912 | −3.8% |
| 1916 | −43.7% |
| 1920 | −44.2% |
| 1924 | −45.5% |
| 1928 | −57.1% |
| 1932 | −17.2% |
| 1936 | −26.3% |
| 1940 | −19.2% |
| 1944 | −43.7% |
| 1948 | −23.7% |
| 1952 | −39.3% |
| 1956 | −40.4% |
| 1960 | −45.1% |
| 1964 | −11.9% |
| 1968 | −38.7% |
| 1972 | −52.2% |
| 1976 | +4.9% |
| 1980 | −23.2% |
| 1984 | −24.8% |
| 1988 | −25.0% |
| 1992 | +5.9% |
| 1996 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | −14.7% |
| 2004 | −28.7% |
| 2008 | −43.9% |
| 2012 | −53.4% |
| 2016 | −67.3% |
| 2020 | −71.3% |
| 2024 | −75.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,259 |
| 2018 | 12,102 |
| 2020 | 12,727 |
| 2022 | 13,387 |
| 2024 | 14,450 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Fentress County, a sparsely populated stretch of the Cumberland Plateau, recorded an R+75.8 presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest in the state — reflecting a rural, majority-white electorate with deep roots in coal and timber economies.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 5.9 points in 1992 and a Republican high of 75.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 75.8 points.
A population of 19,309, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,149 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Union County and Claiborne County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Fentress County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Fentress County, Tennessee voted Republican by 75.8 points (R+75.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,771 votes cast, 1,149 went Democratic and 8,555 went Republican.
When did Fentress County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Fentress County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Fentress County, Tennessee?
Fentress County, Tennessee has a population of 19,309 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Fentress County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Fentress County, Tennessee is $51,149 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Fentress County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Fentress County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 31 went Republican.