Jefferson County, Tennessee
AkashicJefferson County, TNTrumpR+64.2
2024 precinct map of Jefferson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Jefferson 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 | 81.6% | 21,068 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.4% | 4,503 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.6% | 147 |
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11 precincts · 25,815 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 | 17.4%Harris4,503 | 81.6%Trump21,068 | 0.6%Kennedy147 | 25,815 | ||
| R | 19.7%Biden4,654 | 79.0%Trump18,651 | 0.8%Jorgensen184 | 23,616 | ||
| R | 18.3%Clinton3,494 | 77.5%Trump14,776 | 2.6%Johnson497 | 19,072 | ||
| R | 24.1%Obama4,232 | 74.3%Romney13,038 | 1.6%Stein289 | 17,559 | ||
| R | 27.9%Obama5,178 | 70.6%McCain13,092 | 1.4%Nader262 | 18,532 | ||
| R | 31.8%Kerry5,469 | 67.5%Bush11,625 | 0.7%Other121 | 17,215 | ||
| R | 37.1%Gore5,226 | 61.5%Bush8,657 | 0.9%Nader121 | 14,087 | ||
| R | 38.6%Clinton4,688 | 53.0%Dole6,446 | 7.3%Perot882 | 12,155 | ||
| R | 38.3%Clinton4,740 | 50.0%Bush6,184 | 11.2%Perot1,385 | 12,362 | ||
| R | 31.5%Dukakis3,168 | 67.9%Bush6,832 | 0.7%Paul69 | 10,069 | ||
| R | 29.0%Mondale3,185 | 70.4%Reagan7,721 | 0.6%Bergland69 | 10,975 | ||
| R | 30.6%Carter3,180 | 66.8%Reagan6,944 | 2.6%Anderson268 | 10,392 | ||
| R | 41.9%Carter3,995 | 57.2%Ford5,459 | 0.9%Anderson84 | 9,538 | ||
| R | 18.4%McGovern1,357 | 80.3%Nixon5,925 | 1.4%Schmitz100 | 7,382 | ||
| R | 18.2%Humphrey1,494 | 67.1%Nixon5,494 | 14.6%Wallace1,199 | 8,187 | ||
| R | 34.6%Johnson2,600 | 65.4%Goldwater4,923 | 0.0% | 7,523 | ||
| R | 20.8%Kennedy1,620 | 78.8%Nixon6,141 | 0.4%Byrd33 | 7,794 | ||
| R | 21.3%Stevenson1,338 | 77.6%Eisenhower4,870 | 1.0%Andrews65 | 6,273 | ||
| R | 21.0%Stevenson1,228 | 78.9%Eisenhower4,622 | 0.2%Hallinan10 | 5,860 | ||
| R | 22.4%Truman900 | 74.1%Dewey2,979 | 3.5%Thurmond140 | 4,019 | ||
| R | 23.3%Roosevelt966 | 76.2%Dewey3,159 | 0.4%Thomas18 | 4,143 | ||
| R | 35.4%Roosevelt1,062 | 63.9%Willkie1,921 | 0.7%Thomas21 | 3,004 | ||
| R | 31.3%Roosevelt1,079 | 68.3%Landon2,356 | 0.4%Lemke13 | 3,448 | ||
| R | 29.4%Roosevelt975 | 68.6%Hoover2,275 | 2.0%Thomas67 | 3,317 | ||
| R | 14.4%Smith436 | 85.6%Hoover2,582 | 0.0% | 3,018 | ||
| R | 20.7%Davis712 | 78.4%Coolidge2,699 | 0.9%La Follette32 | 3,443 | ||
| R | 16.9%Cox741 | 81.6%Harding3,583 | 1.5%Debs68 | 4,392 | ||
| R | 23.9%Wilson520 | 75.8%Hughes1,648 | 0.2%Benson5 | 2,173 | ||
| O | 25.7%Wilson514 | 27.0%Taft540 | 47.4%Roosevelt949 | 2,003 | ||
| R | 25.0%Bryan662 | 74.1%Taft1,962 | 0.9%Debs24 | 2,648 | ||
| R | 23.4%Parker380 | 75.1%Roosevelt1,217 | 1.5%Debs24 | 1,621 | ||
| R | 25.7%Bryan816 | 73.8%McKinley2,347 | 0.5%Woolley16 | 3,179 | ||
| R | 25.3%Bryan902 | 74.1%McKinley2,638 | 0.6%Palmer22 | 3,562 | ||
| R | 25.3%Cleveland764 | 68.2%Harrison2,058 | 6.5%Weaver195 | 3,017 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −42.9% |
| 1896 | −48.7% |
| 1900 | −48.2% |
| 1904 | −51.6% |
| 1908 | −49.1% |
| 1912 | −1.3% |
| 1916 | −51.9% |
| 1920 | −64.7% |
| 1924 | −57.7% |
| 1928 | −71.1% |
| 1932 | −39.2% |
| 1936 | −37.0% |
| 1940 | −28.6% |
| 1944 | −52.9% |
| 1948 | −51.7% |
| 1952 | −57.9% |
| 1956 | −56.3% |
| 1960 | −58.0% |
| 1964 | −30.9% |
| 1968 | −48.9% |
| 1972 | −61.9% |
| 1976 | −15.3% |
| 1980 | −36.2% |
| 1984 | −41.3% |
| 1988 | −36.4% |
| 1992 | −11.7% |
| 1996 | −14.5% |
| 2000 | −24.4% |
| 2004 | −35.8% |
| 2008 | −42.7% |
| 2012 | −50.2% |
| 2016 | −59.2% |
| 2020 | −59.3% |
| 2024 | −64.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 30,968 |
| 2018 | 31,725 |
| 2020 | 32,868 |
| 2022 | 34,481 |
| 2024 | 37,890 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Jefferson County recorded a 64-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, reflecting the deep-red alignment that now defines much of rural East Tennessee's electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 71.1 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 64.2 points.
A population of 56,864, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,114 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hamblen County and Greene County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Jefferson County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Jefferson County, Tennessee voted Republican by 64.2 points (R+64.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 25,815 votes cast, 4,503 went Democratic and 21,068 went Republican.
How many people live in Jefferson County, Tennessee?
Jefferson County, Tennessee has a population of 56,864 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Jefferson County, Tennessee is $66,114 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Jefferson County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Jefferson County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 33 went Republican.