Grainger County, Tennessee
AkashicGrainger County, TNTrumpR+73.7
2024 precinct map of Grainger CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Grainger 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 | 86.5% | 9,630 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 12.9% | 1,432 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.4% | 47 |
Harris +50Trump +50
10 precincts · 11,130 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 | 12.9%Harris1,432 | 86.5%Trump9,630 | 0.4%Kennedy47 | 11,130 | ||
| R | 14.5%Biden1,467 | 84.5%Trump8,565 | 0.6%Jorgensen61 | 10,134 | ||
| R | 14.4%Clinton1,154 | 82.7%Trump6,626 | 1.6%Johnson130 | 8,008 | ||
| R | 23.0%Obama1,668 | 75.4%Romney5,470 | 1.6%Stein114 | 7,252 | ||
| R | 27.5%Obama2,066 | 70.6%McCain5,297 | 1.9%Nader140 | 7,503 | ||
| R | 34.1%Kerry2,569 | 65.2%Bush4,907 | 0.7%Other51 | 7,527 | ||
| R | 38.1%Gore2,361 | 60.5%Bush3,746 | 0.7%Nader46 | 6,194 | ||
| R | 39.6%Clinton2,162 | 52.7%Dole2,875 | 7.0%Perot382 | 5,453 | ||
| R | 40.4%Clinton2,242 | 49.9%Bush2,772 | 9.2%Perot513 | 5,553 | ||
| R | 34.1%Dukakis1,423 | 65.5%Bush2,734 | 0.4%Paul17 | 4,174 | ||
| R | 32.5%Mondale1,565 | 66.7%Reagan3,212 | 0.8%Bergland37 | 4,814 | ||
| R | 30.8%Carter1,495 | 67.1%Reagan3,254 | 2.0%Anderson99 | 4,848 | ||
| R | 41.5%Carter2,018 | 57.7%Ford2,805 | 0.8%Anderson40 | 4,863 | ||
| R | 22.3%McGovern828 | 76.5%Nixon2,842 | 1.2%Schmitz43 | 3,713 | ||
| R | 18.4%Humphrey761 | 67.3%Nixon2,788 | 14.4%Wallace596 | 4,145 | ||
| R | 33.2%Johnson1,309 | 66.8%Goldwater2,634 | 0.0% | 3,943 | ||
| R | 23.6%Kennedy939 | 75.9%Nixon3,017 | 0.5%Byrd21 | 3,977 | ||
| R | 26.5%Stevenson913 | 72.4%Eisenhower2,497 | 1.1%Andrews39 | 3,449 | ||
| R | 23.6%Stevenson937 | 76.3%Eisenhower3,030 | 0.1%Hallinan5 | 3,972 | ||
| R | 25.3%Truman644 | 71.8%Dewey1,824 | 2.9%Thurmond74 | 2,542 | ||
| R | 23.7%Roosevelt605 | 76.0%Dewey1,938 | 0.3%Thomas7 | 2,550 | ||
| R | 32.9%Roosevelt842 | 66.0%Willkie1,688 | 1.1%Thomas27 | 2,557 | ||
| R | 39.5%Roosevelt1,153 | 60.2%Landon1,754 | 0.3%Lemke9 | 2,916 | ||
| R | 42.3%Roosevelt995 | 56.3%Hoover1,325 | 1.4%Thomas33 | 2,353 | ||
| R | 24.1%Smith466 | 75.3%Hoover1,457 | 0.6%Thomas12 | 1,935 | ||
| R | 30.6%Davis651 | 68.8%Coolidge1,464 | 0.6%La Follette13 | 2,128 | ||
| R | 29.3%Cox895 | 70.7%Harding2,158 | 0.0%Debs1 | 3,054 | ||
| R | 35.5%Wilson843 | 64.4%Hughes1,529 | 0.1%Benson3 | 2,375 | ||
| O | 33.9%Wilson841 | 29.9%Taft741 | 36.3%Roosevelt900 | 2,482 | ||
| R | 33.8%Bryan673 | 65.7%Taft1,309 | 0.6%Debs11 | 1,993 | ||
| R | 31.8%Parker592 | 67.4%Roosevelt1,253 | 0.8%Debs14 | 1,859 | ||
| R | 34.7%Bryan960 | 65.1%McKinley1,802 | 0.2%Woolley6 | 2,768 | ||
| R | 34.9%Bryan1,002 | 64.9%McKinley1,863 | 0.2%Palmer5 | 2,870 | ||
| R | 37.1%Cleveland882 | 56.4%Harrison1,342 | 6.5%Weaver155 | 2,379 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −19.3% |
| 1896 | −30.0% |
| 1900 | −30.4% |
| 1904 | −35.6% |
| 1908 | −31.9% |
| 1912 | +4.0% |
| 1916 | −28.9% |
| 1920 | −41.4% |
| 1924 | −38.2% |
| 1928 | −51.2% |
| 1932 | −14.0% |
| 1936 | −20.6% |
| 1940 | −33.1% |
| 1944 | −52.3% |
| 1948 | −46.4% |
| 1952 | −52.7% |
| 1956 | −45.9% |
| 1960 | −52.3% |
| 1964 | −33.6% |
| 1968 | −48.9% |
| 1972 | −54.2% |
| 1976 | −16.2% |
| 1980 | −36.3% |
| 1984 | −34.2% |
| 1988 | −31.4% |
| 1992 | −9.5% |
| 1996 | −13.1% |
| 2000 | −22.4% |
| 2004 | −31.1% |
| 2008 | −43.1% |
| 2012 | −52.4% |
| 2016 | −68.3% |
| 2020 | −70.0% |
| 2024 | −73.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14,986 |
| 2018 | 13,722 |
| 2020 | 14,559 |
| 2022 | 15,214 |
| 2024 | 16,442 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Grainger County, tucked in the Ridge and Valley terrain of northeastern Tennessee, recorded an R+73.7 presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest in the state — reflecting a rural, overwhelmingly white electorate with deep roots in small-scale agriculture.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 4.0 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 73.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 73.7 points.
A population of 24,266, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,538 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hawkins County and McMinn County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Grainger County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Grainger County, Tennessee voted Republican by 73.7 points (R+73.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 11,130 votes cast, 1,432 went Democratic and 9,630 went Republican.
How many people live in Grainger County, Tennessee?
Grainger County, Tennessee has a population of 24,266 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Grainger County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Grainger County, Tennessee is $50,538 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Grainger County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Grainger County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 33 went Republican.