HarrisDemocratic25.7%8,991TrumpRepublican73.1%25,554KennedyIndependent0.6%212
R+47.4- Lead
- 16,563
- Total
- 34,939
- vs nation
- R+45.9
- Turnout
- 56.0%
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
2024 turnout 56.0% of 62,988 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic27.3%9,185TrumpRepublican70.7%23,759JorgensenLibertarian1.3%428
R+43.4- Lead
- 14,574
- Total
- 33,593
- vs nation
- R+47.8
- Turnout
- 56.0%
ClintonDemocratic25.2%6,851TrumpRepublican69.8%19,002JohnsonLibertarian2.8%757
R+44.7- Lead
- 12,151
- Total
- 27,212
- vs nation
- R+46.7
- Turnout
- 49.4%
ObamaDemocratic30.6%7,802RomneyRepublican67.7%17,254OtherAll other candidates1.7%444
R+37.1- Lead
- 9,452
- Total
- 25,500
- vs nation
- R+40.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic35.7%9,739McCainRepublican62.6%17,101OtherAll other candidates1.7%476
R+27.0- Lead
- 7,362
- Total
- 27,316
- vs nation
- R+34.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic40.0%10,566BushRepublican59.1%15,637OtherAll other candidates0.9%239
R+19.2- Lead
- 5,071
- Total
- 26,442
- vs nation
- R+16.7
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic48.1%10,785BushRepublican50.1%11,248NaderGreen1.0%228
R+2.1- Lead
- 463
- Total
- 22,438
- vs nation
- R+2.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic48.1%10,047DoleRepublican43.5%9,093PerotReform7.1%1,487
D+4.6- Lead
- 954
- Total
- 20,888
- vs nation
- R+4.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+47.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 82,5582024 5-year
- Median household income
- $58,9122024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 85.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+38.7 in 1932MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+47.4 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Coffee County, TN · twin score 85.7
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 56.0%35,245 participants ÷ 62,988 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +23.9 ptsPresidential-dependent
- Drop-off versus state
- -2.9 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 32.1%–40.6%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 27,500 | 55,637 | 49.4% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 24,596 | 57,691 | 42.6% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 33,800 | 60,345 | 56.0% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 19,863 | 61,818 | 32.1% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 35,245 | 62,988 | 56.0% | A/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
18 precincts · 34,939 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -09B Double Springs09B Double Springs | 660 | 2,709 | 41 | 3,410 | 19.4% | 79.4% | R+60.1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -12A Algood12A Algood | 788 | 2,519 | 28 | 3,335 | 23.6% | 75.5% | R+51.9 |
| Precinct -01A Capshaw01A Capshaw | 1,059 | 1,966 | 45 | 3,070 | 34.5% | 64.0% | R+29.5 |
| Precinct -02A Northeast02A Northeast | 998 | 1,708 | 34 | 2,740 | 36.4% | 62.3% | R+25.9 |
| Precinct -06A Cane Creek06A Cane Creek | 739 | 1,733 | 22 | 2,494 | 29.6% | 69.5% | R+39.9 |
| Precinct -08G Upperman08G Upperman | 432 | 2,027 | 26 | 2,485 | 17.4% | 81.6% | R+64.2 |
| Precinct -07A Burgess Falls07A Burgess Falls | 624 | 1,743 | 26 | 2,393 | 26.1% | 72.8% | R+46.8 |
| Precinct -10A Pavilion10A Pavilion | 710 | 1,572 | 34 | 2,316 | 30.7% | 67.9% | R+37.2 |
| Precinct -05C Prescott South05C Prescott South | 459 | 1,674 | 26 | 2,159 | 21.3% | 77.5% | R+56.3 |
| Precinct -11A Bangham11A Bangham | 367 | 1,499 | 20 | 1,886 | 19.5% | 79.5% | R+60.0 |
| Precinct -04A Burks Middle School04A Burks Middle School | 323 | 1,406 | 15 | 1,744 | 18.5% | 80.6% | R+62.1 |
| Precinct -11B Cookeville High School11B Cookeville High School | 416 | 988 | 18 | 1,422 | 29.3% | 69.5% | R+40.2 |
| Precinct -05A Cookeville Comm Cntr05A Cookeville Comm Cntr | 351 | 1,020 | 17 | 1,388 | 25.3% | 73.5% | R+48.2 |
| Precinct -07D Twin Oak07D Twin Oak | 197 | 966 | 10 | 1,173 | 16.8% | 82.4% | R+65.6 |
| Precinct -03A University03A University | 493 | 592 | 13 | 1,098 | 44.9% | 53.9% | R+9.0 |
| Precinct -04B Monterey City04B Monterey City | 158 | 552 | 7 | 717 | 22.0% | 77.0% | R+55.0 |
| Precinct -08E Buffalo Valley08E Buffalo Valley | 107 | 463 | 5 | 575 | 18.6% | 80.5% | R+61.9 |
| Precinct -04C Poplar Grove04C Poplar Grove | 110 | 417 | 7 | 534 | 20.6% | 78.1% | R+57.5 |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +19.8% |
| 1896 | +22.8% |
| 1900 | +15.7% |
| 1904 | +3.8% |
| 1908 | +7.0% |
| 1912 | +29.7% |
| 1916 | +24.9% |
| 1920 | +16.8% |
| 1924 | +24.5% |
| 1928 | +14.2% |
| 1932 | +38.7% |
| 1936 | +36.8% |
| 1940 | +30.5% |
| 1944 | +22.3% |
| 1948 | +22.6% |
| 1952 | +12.5% |
| 1956 | +12.4% |
| 1960 | +2.3% |
| 1964 | +35.6% |
| 1968 | −1.5% |
| 1972 | −23.0% |
| 1976 | +34.7% |
| 1980 | +12.5% |
| 1984 | −9.4% |
| 1988 | −18.1% |
| 1992 | +13.3% |
| 1996 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | −2.1% |
| 2004 | −19.2% |
| 2008 | −27.0% |
| 2012 | −37.1% |
| 2016 | −44.7% |
| 2020 | −43.4% |
| 2024 | −47.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 37 Senate · 4 Senate special · 11 governor
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 25.3%8,212 | 74.7%24,290 | 32,502 |
| 2020 | R | 26.1%7,943 | 73.9%22,513 | 30,456 |
U.S. Senate
Each row shows U.S. Senate votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
U.S. Senate special elections
Each row shows U.S. Senate special votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 42,874 |
| 2018 | 42,763 |
| 2020 | 47,984 |
| 2022 | 49,329 |
| 2024 | 52,250 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+1,473 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net +10,765 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $60,175 in average income, against $79,509 for residents who stayed — 24% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+48.1 on average — about the same lean as Putnam County, TN (R+47.4).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- White County, TN213R+66.6
- Overton County, TN198R+64.2
- Jackson County, TN137R+62.5
- Cumberland County, TN132R+58.9
- Davidson County, TN116D+27.4
- Rutherford County, TN73R+21.8
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Overton County, TN256
- White County, TN244
- Jackson County, TN145
- Davidson County, TN136
- Cumberland County, TN134
- Wilson County, TN81
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | +76 |
| 2012 | +183 |
| 2013 | +133 |
| 2014 | +421 |
| 2015 | −97 |
| 2016 | +714 |
| 2017 | +1,041 |
| 2018 | +1,079 |
| 2019 | +1,305 |
| 2021 | +1,402 |
| 2022 | +1,208 |
| 2023 | +1,148 |
| 2024 | +679 |
| 2025 | +1,473 |
Centered on Cookeville, Putnam County combines a regional university population with a predominantly rural, white working-class electorate that has delivered Republican presidential margins above 40 points in each of the last three cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.7 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 47.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 47.4 points.
A population of 82,558, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,912 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Coffee County and Weakley County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Coffee County
Tennessee
85.7twin score
elasticity2000–2012 trajectory≠ American ancestry
Weakley County
Tennessee
82.9twin score
2000–2012 trajectoryelasticitymedian age≠ % Evangelical
Pope County
Arkansas
79.5twin score
median age2012–2024 trajectory% Catholic≠ elasticity
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Putnam County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Putnam County, Tennessee voted Republican by 47.4 points (R+47.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 34,939 votes cast, 8,991 went Democratic and 25,554 went Republican.
When did Putnam County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Putnam County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Putnam County, Tennessee?
Putnam County, Tennessee has a population of 82,558 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Putnam County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Putnam County, Tennessee is $58,912 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Putnam County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Putnam County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 23 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.