Houston County, Tennessee
AkashicHouston County, TNTrumpR+58.2
2024 precinct map of Houston CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Houston 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 | 78.5% | 2,989 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.3% | 773 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.7% | 28 |
Harris +50Trump +50
7 precincts · 3,810 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 | 20.3%Harris773 | 78.5%Trump2,989 | 0.7%Kennedy28 | 3,810 | ||
| R | 23.6%Biden871 | 73.7%Trump2,718 | 1.0%West38 | 3,686 | ||
| R | 27.3%Clinton866 | 68.9%Trump2,182 | 2.8%Johnson88 | 3,168 | ||
| R | 46.3%Obama1,400 | 52.2%Romney1,579 | 1.6%Stein48 | 3,027 | ||
| D | 50.0%Obama1,678 | 47.9%McCain1,608 | 2.0%Nader68 | 3,354 | ||
| D | 59.1%Kerry2,126 | 40.0%Bush1,440 | 0.9%Other32 | 3,598 | ||
| D | 66.5%Gore2,081 | 31.8%Bush993 | 0.5%Nader16 | 3,127 | ||
| D | 66.3%Clinton1,868 | 26.3%Dole742 | 6.5%Perot182 | 2,817 | ||
| D | 68.2%Clinton2,012 | 22.0%Bush648 | 9.5%Perot280 | 2,951 | ||
| D | 62.0%Dukakis1,467 | 37.3%Bush882 | 0.8%Paul18 | 2,367 | ||
| D | 65.5%Mondale1,716 | 33.7%Reagan882 | 0.8%Bergland21 | 2,619 | ||
| D | 69.1%Carter1,757 | 29.0%Reagan738 | 1.8%Anderson46 | 2,541 | ||
| D | 82.0%Carter1,990 | 16.8%Ford407 | 1.2%Anderson30 | 2,427 | ||
| D | 50.4%McGovern870 | 46.4%Nixon800 | 3.2%Schmitz55 | 1,725 | ||
| O | 35.2%Humphrey636 | 12.8%Nixon232 | 52.0%Wallace941 | 1,809 | ||
| D | 84.6%Johnson1,572 | 15.4%Goldwater287 | 0.0% | 1,859 | ||
| D | 75.0%Kennedy1,150 | 23.9%Nixon366 | 1.1%Byrd17 | 1,533 | ||
| D | 74.6%Stevenson1,033 | 24.5%Eisenhower340 | 0.9%Andrews12 | 1,385 | ||
| D | 72.6%Stevenson1,229 | 27.4%Eisenhower465 | 0.0% | 1,694 | ||
| D | 79.7%Truman1,159 | 13.9%Dewey202 | 6.5%Thurmond94 | 1,455 | ||
| D | 79.7%Roosevelt976 | 20.3%Dewey248 | 0.0% | 1,224 | ||
| D | 82.1%Roosevelt1,093 | 17.2%Willkie229 | 0.7%Thomas9 | 1,331 | ||
| D | 80.8%Roosevelt813 | 19.2%Landon193 | 0.0% | 1,006 | ||
| D | 86.5%Roosevelt750 | 12.9%Hoover112 | 0.6%Thomas5 | 867 | ||
| R | 40.8%Smith258 | 59.2%Hoover374 | 0.0% | 632 | ||
| D | 77.1%Davis444 | 16.8%Coolidge97 | 6.1%La Follette35 | 576 | ||
| D | 66.2%Cox790 | 32.3%Harding385 | 1.5%Debs18 | 1,193 | ||
| D | 71.5%Wilson627 | 23.6%Hughes207 | 4.9%Benson43 | 877 | ||
| D | 64.5%Wilson586 | 18.9%Taft172 | 16.6%Roosevelt151 | 909 | ||
| D | 68.0%Bryan665 | 29.4%Taft288 | 2.6%Debs25 | 978 | ||
| D | 61.9%Parker555 | 32.0%Roosevelt287 | 6.1%Debs55 | 897 | ||
| D | 66.8%Bryan738 | 30.9%McKinley341 | 2.3%Woolley25 | 1,104 | ||
| D | 70.2%Bryan896 | 26.9%McKinley343 | 3.0%Palmer38 | 1,277 | ||
| D | 70.0%Cleveland704 | 20.5%Harrison206 | 9.5%Weaver96 | 1,006 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +49.5% |
| 1896 | +43.3% |
| 1900 | +36.0% |
| 1904 | +29.9% |
| 1908 | +38.5% |
| 1912 | +45.5% |
| 1916 | +47.9% |
| 1920 | +33.9% |
| 1924 | +60.2% |
| 1928 | −18.4% |
| 1932 | +73.6% |
| 1936 | +61.6% |
| 1940 | +64.9% |
| 1944 | +59.5% |
| 1948 | +65.8% |
| 1952 | +45.1% |
| 1956 | +50.0% |
| 1960 | +51.1% |
| 1964 | +69.1% |
| 1968 | +22.3% |
| 1972 | +4.1% |
| 1976 | +65.2% |
| 1980 | +40.1% |
| 1984 | +31.8% |
| 1988 | +24.7% |
| 1992 | +46.2% |
| 1996 | +40.0% |
| 2000 | +34.8% |
| 2004 | +19.1% |
| 2008 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | −5.9% |
| 2016 | −41.5% |
| 2020 | −50.1% |
| 2024 | −58.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,268 |
| 2018 | 5,433 |
| 2020 | 5,315 |
| 2022 | 5,509 |
| 2024 | 5,768 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Houston County's small population of roughly 8,000 is concentrated in agricultural flatlands along the Cumberland River, and it has returned lopsided Republican margins in every recent presidential cycle, making it one of Tennessee's most reliably one-sided counties.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 73.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 58.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 58.2 points.
A population of 8,353, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,576 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Jackson County and Humphreys County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Houston County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Houston County, Tennessee voted Republican by 58.2 points (R+58.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,810 votes cast, 773 went Democratic and 2,989 went Republican.
When did Houston County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Houston County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Houston County, Tennessee?
Houston County, Tennessee has a population of 8,353 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Houston County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Houston County, Tennessee is $59,576 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Houston County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Houston County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 28 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.