Perry County, Tennessee
AkashicPerry County, TNTrumpR+69.5
2024 precinct map of Perry CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Perry 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 | 84.5% | 3,139 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.0% | 558 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.3% | 11 |
Harris +50Trump +50
10 precincts · 3,716 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%Harris558 | 84.5%Trump3,139 | 0.3%Kennedy11 | 3,716 | ||
| R | 17.9%Biden615 | 81.0%Trump2,775 | 0.6%Jorgensen20 | 3,428 | ||
| R | 20.9%Clinton597 | 75.9%Trump2,167 | 2.1%Johnson59 | 2,855 | ||
| R | 37.8%Obama992 | 60.2%Romney1,578 | 1.9%Stein51 | 2,621 | ||
| R | 44.3%Obama1,329 | 53.2%McCain1,596 | 2.5%Nader75 | 3,000 | ||
| D | 50.1%Kerry1,579 | 48.3%Bush1,522 | 1.6%Other49 | 3,150 | ||
| D | 57.6%Gore1,650 | 40.6%Bush1,165 | 1.0%Nader28 | 2,866 | ||
| D | 60.5%Clinton1,444 | 31.3%Dole747 | 7.5%Perot178 | 2,386 | ||
| D | 64.7%Clinton1,889 | 24.3%Bush708 | 10.9%Perot317 | 2,919 | ||
| D | 58.2%Dukakis1,208 | 41.1%Bush854 | 0.7%Paul14 | 2,076 | ||
| D | 58.1%Mondale1,316 | 41.8%Reagan948 | 0.1%Bergland3 | 2,267 | ||
| D | 62.8%Carter1,401 | 35.1%Reagan783 | 2.2%Anderson48 | 2,232 | ||
| D | 75.4%Carter1,660 | 23.6%Ford520 | 1.0%Anderson21 | 2,201 | ||
| D | 50.1%McGovern937 | 48.1%Nixon900 | 1.8%Schmitz34 | 1,871 | ||
| O | 35.8%Humphrey726 | 25.6%Nixon519 | 38.6%Wallace784 | 2,029 | ||
| D | 73.7%Johnson1,440 | 26.3%Goldwater514 | 0.0% | 1,954 | ||
| D | 61.9%Kennedy1,076 | 37.1%Nixon645 | 0.9%Byrd16 | 1,737 | ||
| D | 59.8%Stevenson1,052 | 39.4%Eisenhower694 | 0.8%Andrews14 | 1,760 | ||
| D | 61.0%Stevenson1,192 | 39.0%Eisenhower762 | 0.0% | 1,954 | ||
| D | 68.4%Truman1,196 | 26.3%Dewey459 | 5.3%Thurmond93 | 1,748 | ||
| D | 66.6%Roosevelt771 | 33.4%Dewey387 | 0.0% | 1,158 | ||
| D | 76.1%Roosevelt1,068 | 23.7%Willkie332 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,403 | ||
| D | 80.6%Roosevelt896 | 18.9%Landon210 | 0.5%Lemke5 | 1,111 | ||
| D | 78.9%Roosevelt705 | 20.4%Hoover182 | 0.7%Thomas6 | 893 | ||
| D | 63.2%Smith616 | 36.8%Hoover359 | 0.0% | 975 | ||
| D | 64.5%Davis494 | 35.0%Coolidge268 | 0.5%La Follette4 | 766 | ||
| R | 48.1%Cox692 | 51.9%Harding747 | 0.0% | 1,439 | ||
| D | 57.6%Wilson663 | 42.0%Hughes483 | 0.4%Benson5 | 1,151 | ||
| D | 56.3%Wilson664 | 32.1%Taft379 | 11.5%Roosevelt136 | 1,179 | ||
| D | 52.3%Bryan756 | 46.9%Taft678 | 0.8%Debs12 | 1,446 | ||
| D | 56.3%Parker752 | 43.7%Roosevelt584 | 0.0% | 1,336 | ||
| D | 57.9%Bryan851 | 41.4%McKinley608 | 0.7%Woolley11 | 1,470 | ||
| D | 63.6%Bryan1,000 | 36.4%McKinley572 | 0.1%Palmer1 | 1,573 | ||
| D | 61.7%Cleveland710 | 32.2%Harrison371 | 6.1%Weaver70 | 1,151 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +29.5% |
| 1896 | +27.2% |
| 1900 | +16.5% |
| 1904 | +12.6% |
| 1908 | +5.4% |
| 1912 | +24.2% |
| 1916 | +15.6% |
| 1920 | −3.8% |
| 1924 | +29.5% |
| 1928 | +26.4% |
| 1932 | +58.6% |
| 1936 | +61.7% |
| 1940 | +52.5% |
| 1944 | +33.2% |
| 1948 | +42.2% |
| 1952 | +22.0% |
| 1956 | +20.3% |
| 1960 | +24.8% |
| 1964 | +47.4% |
| 1968 | +10.2% |
| 1972 | +2.0% |
| 1976 | +51.8% |
| 1980 | +27.7% |
| 1984 | +16.2% |
| 1988 | +17.1% |
| 1992 | +40.5% |
| 1996 | +29.2% |
| 2000 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | −8.9% |
| 2012 | −22.4% |
| 2016 | −55.0% |
| 2020 | −63.0% |
| 2024 | −69.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,403 |
| 2018 | 5,188 |
| 2020 | 5,557 |
| 2022 | 5,419 |
| 2024 | 5,780 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Perry County's R+69.5 margin in 2024 places it among the most one-sided rural counties in the state. With fewer than 8,000 residents and an economy long tied to timber and small-scale agriculture, its electorate moves in near-unanimous fashion in federal contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 61.7 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 69.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 69.5 points.
A population of 8,697, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $55,972 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Stewart County and Overton County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Perry County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Perry County, Tennessee voted Republican by 69.5 points (R+69.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,716 votes cast, 558 went Democratic and 3,139 went Republican.
When did Perry County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Perry County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in Perry County, Tennessee?
Perry County, Tennessee has a population of 8,697 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Perry County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Perry County, Tennessee is $55,972 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Perry County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Perry County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 27 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.