Macon County, Tennessee
AkashicMacon County, TNTrumpR+74.3
2024 precinct map of Macon CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Macon 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 | 86.7% | 8,958 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 12.4% | 1,277 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.6% | 60 |
Harris +50Trump +50
10 precincts · 10,333 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 | 12.4%Harris1,277 | 86.7%Trump8,958 | 0.6%Kennedy60 | 10,333 | ||
| R | 13.8%Biden1,307 | 85.3%Trump8,096 | 0.5%Jorgensen43 | 9,487 | ||
| R | 14.3%Clinton1,072 | 83.5%Trump6,263 | 1.2%Johnson91 | 7,504 | ||
| R | 22.5%Obama1,552 | 76.2%Romney5,260 | 1.3%Stein93 | 6,905 | ||
| R | 39.4%Obama4,506 | 59.0%McCain6,746 | 1.6%Nader185 | 11,437 | ||
| R | 36.8%Kerry2,738 | 62.8%Bush4,670 | 0.3%Other25 | 7,433 | ||
| R | 47.1%Gore3,059 | 51.9%Bush3,366 | 0.5%Nader30 | 6,491 | ||
| R | 43.4%Clinton2,240 | 48.0%Dole2,481 | 8.1%Perot421 | 5,166 | ||
| D | 51.7%Clinton2,961 | 40.2%Bush2,299 | 7.7%Perot443 | 5,726 | ||
| R | 33.9%Dukakis1,538 | 65.4%Bush2,962 | 0.7%Paul31 | 4,531 | ||
| R | 34.2%Mondale1,747 | 65.2%Reagan3,330 | 0.5%Bergland28 | 5,105 | ||
| R | 39.2%Carter1,947 | 59.0%Reagan2,925 | 1.8%Anderson89 | 4,961 | ||
| R | 48.2%Carter1,951 | 50.9%Ford2,063 | 0.9%Anderson37 | 4,051 | ||
| R | 21.5%McGovern653 | 75.7%Nixon2,295 | 2.8%Schmitz85 | 3,033 | ||
| R | 14.2%Humphrey530 | 58.0%Nixon2,173 | 27.8%Wallace1,041 | 3,744 | ||
| R | 43.9%Johnson1,446 | 56.1%Goldwater1,846 | 0.0% | 3,292 | ||
| R | 24.2%Kennedy915 | 74.8%Nixon2,829 | 1.0%Byrd38 | 3,782 | ||
| R | 32.4%Stevenson1,069 | 67.0%Eisenhower2,207 | 0.6%Andrews20 | 3,296 | ||
| R | 30.8%Stevenson1,158 | 69.2%Eisenhower2,602 | 0.0% | 3,760 | ||
| R | 29.4%Truman738 | 68.0%Dewey1,708 | 2.5%Thurmond64 | 2,510 | ||
| R | 23.0%Roosevelt701 | 76.3%Dewey2,322 | 0.7%Thomas22 | 3,045 | ||
| R | 29.1%Roosevelt711 | 70.8%Willkie1,730 | 0.2%Thomas4 | 2,445 | ||
| R | 38.3%Roosevelt876 | 61.2%Landon1,402 | 0.5%Lemke12 | 2,290 | ||
| R | 43.9%Roosevelt885 | 55.6%Hoover1,123 | 0.5%Thomas10 | 2,018 | ||
| R | 17.8%Smith419 | 82.2%Hoover1,937 | 0.0% | 2,356 | ||
| R | 27.4%Davis689 | 72.0%Coolidge1,808 | 0.6%La Follette15 | 2,512 | ||
| R | 24.9%Cox1,066 | 75.0%Harding3,208 | 0.0%Debs2 | 4,276 | ||
| R | 38.0%Wilson980 | 62.0%Hughes1,600 | 0.0% | 2,580 | ||
| R | 35.3%Wilson787 | 56.0%Taft1,251 | 8.7%Roosevelt194 | 2,232 | ||
| R | 29.7%Bryan684 | 69.2%Taft1,594 | 1.2%Debs27 | 2,305 | ||
| R | 33.2%Parker751 | 65.5%Roosevelt1,482 | 1.2%Debs28 | 2,261 | ||
| R | 39.7%Bryan871 | 60.3%McKinley1,325 | 0.0% | 2,196 | ||
| R | 39.6%Bryan869 | 60.4%McKinley1,324 | 0.0% | 2,193 | ||
| R | 35.3%Cleveland648 | 56.5%Harrison1,036 | 8.2%Weaver151 | 1,835 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −21.1% |
| 1896 | −20.7% |
| 1900 | −20.7% |
| 1904 | −32.3% |
| 1908 | −39.5% |
| 1912 | −20.8% |
| 1916 | −24.0% |
| 1920 | −50.1% |
| 1924 | −44.5% |
| 1928 | −64.4% |
| 1932 | −11.8% |
| 1936 | −23.0% |
| 1940 | −41.7% |
| 1944 | −53.2% |
| 1948 | −38.6% |
| 1952 | −38.4% |
| 1956 | −34.5% |
| 1960 | −50.6% |
| 1964 | −12.2% |
| 1968 | −43.9% |
| 1972 | −54.1% |
| 1976 | −2.8% |
| 1980 | −19.7% |
| 1984 | −31.0% |
| 1988 | −31.4% |
| 1992 | +11.6% |
| 1996 | −4.7% |
| 2000 | −4.7% |
| 2004 | −26.0% |
| 2008 | −19.6% |
| 2012 | −53.7% |
| 2016 | −69.2% |
| 2020 | −71.6% |
| 2024 | −74.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,677 |
| 2018 | 12,777 |
| 2020 | 14,007 |
| 2022 | 14,993 |
| 2024 | 15,964 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Macon County, tucked along the Kentucky border, recorded an R+74.3 margin in 2024, placing it among the most one-sided presidential results in the state. Its small, rural population has shifted sharply rightward over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 11.6 points in 1992 and a Republican high of 74.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 74.3 points.
A population of 26,240, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,177 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Warren County and Franklin County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Macon County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Macon County, Tennessee voted Republican by 74.3 points (R+74.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 10,333 votes cast, 1,277 went Democratic and 8,958 went Republican.
When did Macon County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Macon County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Macon County, Tennessee?
Macon County, Tennessee has a population of 26,240 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Macon County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Macon County, Tennessee is $59,177 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Macon County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Macon County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 33 went Republican.