Monroe County, Tennessee
AkashicMonroe County, TNTrumpR+66.8
2024 precinct map of Monroe CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Monroe 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 | 83.0% | 18,526 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.2% | 3,608 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.5% | 101 |
Harris +50Trump +50
13 precincts · 22,323 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 | 16.2%Harris3,608 | 83.0%Trump18,526 | 0.5%Kennedy101 | 22,323 | ||
| R | 18.1%Biden3,764 | 80.7%Trump16,783 | 0.7%Jorgensen150 | 20,797 | ||
| R | 18.6%Clinton3,186 | 78.2%Trump13,374 | 2.0%Johnson345 | 17,093 | ||
| R | 26.8%Obama4,372 | 71.8%Romney11,731 | 1.4%Stein235 | 16,338 | ||
| R | 30.1%Obama5,053 | 68.5%McCain11,484 | 1.4%Nader240 | 16,777 | ||
| R | 34.4%Kerry5,354 | 65.0%Bush10,123 | 0.6%Other91 | 15,568 | ||
| R | 41.0%Gore5,327 | 57.8%Bush7,514 | 0.6%Nader78 | 13,003 | ||
| R | 44.6%Clinton4,872 | 48.1%Dole5,257 | 6.5%Perot713 | 10,928 | ||
| R | 43.4%Clinton5,384 | 48.5%Bush6,025 | 7.5%Perot936 | 12,411 | ||
| R | 38.5%Dukakis4,000 | 61.1%Bush6,355 | 0.4%Paul38 | 10,393 | ||
| R | 38.6%Mondale4,223 | 60.9%Reagan6,665 | 0.5%Bergland59 | 10,947 | ||
| R | 41.7%Carter4,612 | 56.4%Reagan6,246 | 1.9%Anderson207 | 11,065 | ||
| D | 49.9%Carter5,368 | 49.6%Ford5,335 | 0.5%Anderson53 | 10,756 | ||
| R | 33.2%McGovern2,870 | 65.5%Nixon5,657 | 1.2%Schmitz107 | 8,634 | ||
| R | 32.9%Humphrey2,926 | 53.4%Nixon4,749 | 13.7%Wallace1,222 | 8,897 | ||
| R | 48.5%Johnson4,100 | 51.5%Goldwater4,349 | 0.0% | 8,449 | ||
| R | 39.9%Kennedy3,375 | 59.1%Nixon4,991 | 1.0%Byrd86 | 8,452 | ||
| R | 40.9%Stevenson3,511 | 58.3%Eisenhower4,998 | 0.8%Andrews67 | 8,576 | ||
| R | 44.4%Stevenson3,693 | 55.1%Eisenhower4,581 | 0.5%Hallinan39 | 8,313 | ||
| R | 47.1%Truman3,553 | 51.7%Dewey3,905 | 1.2%Thurmond88 | 7,546 | ||
| R | 49.6%Roosevelt3,385 | 50.2%Dewey3,424 | 0.1%Thomas10 | 6,819 | ||
| D | 55.6%Roosevelt4,121 | 43.9%Willkie3,253 | 0.6%Thomas42 | 7,416 | ||
| D | 54.0%Roosevelt4,106 | 46.0%Landon3,493 | 0.0% | 7,599 | ||
| D | 66.0%Roosevelt2,954 | 33.6%Hoover1,504 | 0.4%Thomas20 | 4,478 | ||
| R | 38.1%Smith2,026 | 61.9%Hoover3,297 | 0.0% | 5,323 | ||
| R | 47.2%Davis2,226 | 52.6%Coolidge2,480 | 0.3%La Follette12 | 4,718 | ||
| R | 41.7%Cox1,845 | 58.3%Harding2,575 | 0.0% | 4,420 | ||
| R | 46.1%Wilson1,263 | 53.2%Hughes1,459 | 0.7%Benson19 | 2,741 | ||
| D | 48.6%Wilson1,136 | 30.9%Taft721 | 20.5%Roosevelt479 | 2,336 | ||
| R | 43.4%Bryan1,406 | 56.4%Taft1,827 | 0.2%Debs8 | 3,241 | ||
| R | 44.2%Parker1,385 | 55.0%Roosevelt1,724 | 0.8%Debs25 | 3,134 | ||
| R | 47.4%Bryan1,634 | 50.6%McKinley1,743 | 2.0%Woolley70 | 3,447 | ||
| R | 48.3%Bryan1,578 | 50.0%McKinley1,634 | 1.7%Palmer56 | 3,268 | ||
| R | 46.2%Cleveland1,367 | 47.8%Harrison1,414 | 6.0%Weaver177 | 2,958 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −1.6% |
| 1896 | −1.7% |
| 1900 | −3.2% |
| 1904 | −10.8% |
| 1908 | −13.0% |
| 1912 | +17.8% |
| 1916 | −7.2% |
| 1920 | −16.5% |
| 1924 | −5.4% |
| 1928 | −23.9% |
| 1932 | +32.4% |
| 1936 | +8.1% |
| 1940 | +11.7% |
| 1944 | −0.6% |
| 1948 | −4.7% |
| 1952 | −10.7% |
| 1956 | −17.3% |
| 1960 | −19.1% |
| 1964 | −2.9% |
| 1968 | −20.5% |
| 1972 | −32.3% |
| 1976 | +0.3% |
| 1980 | −14.8% |
| 1984 | −22.3% |
| 1988 | −22.7% |
| 1992 | −5.2% |
| 1996 | −3.5% |
| 2000 | −16.8% |
| 2004 | −30.6% |
| 2008 | −38.3% |
| 2012 | −45.0% |
| 2016 | −59.6% |
| 2020 | −62.6% |
| 2024 | −66.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 29,153 |
| 2018 | 29,571 |
| 2020 | 32,227 |
| 2022 | 32,330 |
| 2024 | 34,123 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nestled against the North Carolina border in the southern Appalachians, Monroe County delivered a 66.8-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, reflecting the deep-red alignment common across rural East Tennessee's highland communities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 32.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 66.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 66.8 points.
A population of 47,695, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,895 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hawkins County and Scott County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Monroe County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Monroe County, Tennessee voted Republican by 66.8 points (R+66.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 22,323 votes cast, 3,608 went Democratic and 18,526 went Republican.
When did Monroe County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Monroe County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Monroe County, Tennessee?
Monroe County, Tennessee has a population of 47,695 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Monroe County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Monroe County, Tennessee is $56,895 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Monroe County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Monroe County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.