Johnson County, Tennessee
AkashicJohnson County, TNTrumpR+69.3
2024 precinct map of Johnson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Johnson 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 | 84.3% | 6,829 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.0% | 1,212 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.5% | 37 |
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10 precincts · 8,102 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%Harris1,212 | 84.3%Trump6,829 | 0.5%Kennedy37 | 8,102 | ||
| R | 16.0%Biden1,246 | 82.9%Trump6,468 | 0.6%Jorgensen45 | 7,801 | ||
| R | 15.0%Clinton988 | 82.2%Trump5,410 | 1.6%Johnson102 | 6,579 | ||
| R | 23.9%Obama1,483 | 74.4%Romney4,611 | 1.6%Stein100 | 6,194 | ||
| R | 27.9%Obama1,837 | 70.1%McCain4,621 | 2.0%Nader133 | 6,591 | ||
| R | 28.0%Kerry1,812 | 71.5%Bush4,634 | 0.5%Other34 | 6,480 | ||
| R | 32.0%Gore1,813 | 66.1%Bush3,740 | 1.0%Nader54 | 5,657 | ||
| R | 31.7%Clinton1,698 | 58.5%Dole3,137 | 9.1%Perot489 | 5,359 | ||
| R | 32.0%Clinton1,781 | 57.0%Bush3,170 | 10.3%Perot574 | 5,563 | ||
| R | 26.2%Dukakis1,329 | 73.1%Bush3,715 | 0.7%Paul35 | 5,079 | ||
| R | 20.5%Mondale999 | 79.1%Reagan3,853 | 0.4%Bergland19 | 4,871 | ||
| R | 23.0%Carter1,141 | 75.0%Reagan3,716 | 2.0%Anderson98 | 4,955 | ||
| R | 32.7%Carter1,464 | 66.7%Ford2,986 | 0.6%Anderson28 | 4,478 | ||
| R | 11.7%McGovern450 | 87.1%Nixon3,362 | 1.3%Schmitz49 | 3,861 | ||
| R | 11.4%Humphrey450 | 79.0%Nixon3,107 | 9.5%Wallace375 | 3,932 | ||
| R | 24.3%Johnson927 | 75.7%Goldwater2,889 | 0.0% | 3,816 | ||
| R | 12.9%Kennedy571 | 86.7%Nixon3,854 | 0.4%Byrd18 | 4,443 | ||
| R | 11.9%Stevenson503 | 87.4%Eisenhower3,690 | 0.6%Andrews27 | 4,220 | ||
| R | 12.4%Stevenson506 | 87.6%Eisenhower3,590 | 0.0% | 4,096 | ||
| R | 14.9%Truman433 | 83.0%Dewey2,413 | 2.1%Thurmond62 | 2,908 | ||
| R | 14.2%Roosevelt450 | 85.5%Dewey2,699 | 0.3%Thomas9 | 3,158 | ||
| R | 15.8%Roosevelt469 | 84.2%Willkie2,502 | 0.0% | 2,971 | ||
| R | 15.6%Roosevelt533 | 84.4%Landon2,882 | 0.0% | 3,415 | ||
| R | 15.0%Roosevelt425 | 84.5%Hoover2,400 | 0.5%Thomas15 | 2,840 | ||
| R | 6.0%Smith196 | 94.0%Hoover3,057 | 0.0% | 3,253 | ||
| R | 8.3%Davis254 | 91.4%Coolidge2,799 | 0.4%La Follette11 | 3,064 | ||
| R | 7.4%Cox291 | 92.6%Harding3,627 | 0.0% | 3,918 | ||
| R | 12.7%Wilson263 | 87.3%Hughes1,812 | 0.0% | 2,075 | ||
| O | 11.6%Wilson256 | 42.1%Taft933 | 46.3%Roosevelt1,025 | 2,214 | ||
| R | 9.7%Bryan232 | 90.2%Taft2,148 | 0.0%Debs1 | 2,381 | ||
| R | 11.0%Parker219 | 88.5%Roosevelt1,769 | 0.6%Debs11 | 1,999 | ||
| R | 10.4%Bryan189 | 89.2%McKinley1,618 | 0.4%Woolley7 | 1,814 | ||
| R | 11.7%Bryan224 | 88.0%McKinley1,683 | 0.3%Palmer5 | 1,912 | ||
| R | 14.9%Cleveland209 | 78.5%Harrison1,100 | 6.6%Weaver93 | 1,402 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −63.6% |
| 1896 | −76.3% |
| 1900 | −78.8% |
| 1904 | −77.5% |
| 1908 | −80.5% |
| 1912 | −30.6% |
| 1916 | −74.7% |
| 1920 | −85.1% |
| 1924 | −83.1% |
| 1928 | −87.9% |
| 1932 | −69.5% |
| 1936 | −68.8% |
| 1940 | −68.4% |
| 1944 | −71.2% |
| 1948 | −68.1% |
| 1952 | −75.3% |
| 1956 | −75.5% |
| 1960 | −73.9% |
| 1964 | −51.4% |
| 1968 | −67.6% |
| 1972 | −75.4% |
| 1976 | −34.0% |
| 1980 | −52.0% |
| 1984 | −58.6% |
| 1988 | −47.0% |
| 1992 | −25.0% |
| 1996 | −26.9% |
| 2000 | −34.1% |
| 2004 | −43.5% |
| 2008 | −42.2% |
| 2012 | −50.5% |
| 2016 | −67.2% |
| 2020 | −66.9% |
| 2024 | −69.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11,242 |
| 2018 | 11,220 |
| 2020 | 10,839 |
| 2022 | 11,337 |
| 2024 | 11,961 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nestled in the Blue Ridge highlands along the North Carolina border, Johnson County delivered a 69-point Republican margin in 2024 — among the widest gaps in a state already dominated by rural conservative voting patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 87.9 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 69.3 points.
A population of 18,196, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $53,129 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Carter County and Edmonson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Johnson County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Johnson County, Tennessee voted Republican by 69.3 points (R+69.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,102 votes cast, 1,212 went Democratic and 6,829 went Republican.
How many people live in Johnson County, Tennessee?
Johnson County, Tennessee has a population of 18,196 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Johnson County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Johnson County, Tennessee is $53,129 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Johnson County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Johnson County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 33 went Republican.