Smith County, Tennessee
AkashicSmith County, TNTrumpR+64.9
2024 precinct map of Smith CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Smith 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 | 82.0% | 7,655 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.1% | 1,595 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.6% | 60 |
Harris +50Trump +50
8 precincts · 9,336 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 | 17.1%Harris1,595 | 82.0%Trump7,655 | 0.6%Kennedy60 | 9,336 | ||
| R | 19.9%Biden1,802 | 78.8%Trump7,136 | 0.7%Jorgensen62 | 9,051 | ||
| R | 22.7%Clinton1,689 | 73.9%Trump5,494 | 2.3%Johnson171 | 7,436 | ||
| R | 34.8%Obama2,470 | 63.4%Romney4,495 | 1.7%Stein124 | 7,089 | ||
| R | 38.7%Obama2,992 | 58.9%McCain4,563 | 2.4%Nader186 | 7,741 | ||
| D | 51.7%Kerry4,044 | 47.8%Bush3,739 | 0.6%Other45 | 7,828 | ||
| D | 66.5%Gore4,884 | 32.4%Bush2,384 | 0.6%Nader42 | 7,348 | ||
| D | 62.9%Clinton3,812 | 30.7%Dole1,857 | 5.7%Perot346 | 6,057 | ||
| D | 71.8%Clinton5,061 | 21.0%Bush1,482 | 6.9%Perot486 | 7,044 | ||
| D | 53.8%Dukakis2,522 | 45.6%Bush2,138 | 0.6%Paul26 | 4,686 | ||
| D | 57.2%Mondale3,258 | 42.0%Reagan2,393 | 0.7%Bergland40 | 5,691 | ||
| D | 66.4%Carter3,674 | 31.7%Reagan1,755 | 1.8%Anderson102 | 5,531 | ||
| D | 73.1%Carter3,753 | 25.9%Ford1,332 | 1.0%Anderson51 | 5,136 | ||
| R | 39.5%McGovern1,260 | 56.8%Nixon1,812 | 3.6%Schmitz116 | 3,188 | ||
| O | 33.1%Humphrey1,443 | 25.0%Nixon1,089 | 42.0%Wallace1,831 | 4,363 | ||
| D | 73.0%Johnson2,934 | 27.0%Goldwater1,084 | 0.0% | 4,018 | ||
| D | 59.4%Kennedy2,411 | 39.4%Nixon1,601 | 1.2%Byrd48 | 4,060 | ||
| D | 69.7%Stevenson2,949 | 30.0%Eisenhower1,267 | 0.3%Andrews13 | 4,229 | ||
| D | 64.6%Stevenson2,622 | 34.8%Eisenhower1,412 | 0.6%Hallinan24 | 4,058 | ||
| D | 62.4%Truman1,764 | 27.3%Dewey773 | 10.3%Thurmond291 | 2,828 | ||
| D | 70.1%Roosevelt2,107 | 29.5%Dewey887 | 0.4%Thomas12 | 3,006 | ||
| D | 77.2%Roosevelt2,244 | 22.3%Willkie648 | 0.5%Thomas14 | 2,906 | ||
| D | 76.7%Roosevelt2,092 | 23.0%Landon626 | 0.3%Lemke8 | 2,726 | ||
| D | 77.1%Roosevelt2,057 | 22.3%Hoover595 | 0.6%Thomas16 | 2,668 | ||
| D | 55.3%Smith1,446 | 43.9%Hoover1,150 | 0.8%Thomas21 | 2,617 | ||
| D | 70.0%Davis1,701 | 28.8%Coolidge700 | 1.2%La Follette28 | 2,429 | ||
| D | 61.4%Cox3,150 | 38.6%Harding1,981 | 0.0% | 5,131 | ||
| D | 70.0%Wilson2,196 | 30.0%Hughes941 | 0.1%Benson2 | 3,139 | ||
| D | 62.9%Wilson1,863 | 30.9%Taft915 | 6.2%Roosevelt184 | 2,962 | ||
| D | 59.1%Bryan1,638 | 38.1%Taft1,056 | 2.7%Debs76 | 2,770 | ||
| D | 55.4%Parker1,562 | 38.3%Roosevelt1,080 | 6.4%Debs180 | 2,822 | ||
| D | 61.2%Bryan1,940 | 35.2%McKinley1,118 | 3.6%Woolley114 | 3,172 | ||
| D | 68.9%Bryan2,414 | 30.4%McKinley1,064 | 0.7%Palmer26 | 3,504 | ||
| D | 53.0%Cleveland1,598 | 28.1%Harrison847 | 18.9%Weaver570 | 3,015 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +24.9% |
| 1896 | +38.5% |
| 1900 | +25.9% |
| 1904 | +17.1% |
| 1908 | +21.0% |
| 1912 | +32.0% |
| 1916 | +40.0% |
| 1920 | +22.8% |
| 1924 | +41.2% |
| 1928 | +11.3% |
| 1932 | +54.8% |
| 1936 | +53.8% |
| 1940 | +54.9% |
| 1944 | +40.6% |
| 1948 | +35.0% |
| 1952 | +29.8% |
| 1956 | +39.8% |
| 1960 | +20.0% |
| 1964 | +46.0% |
| 1968 | +8.1% |
| 1972 | −17.3% |
| 1976 | +47.1% |
| 1980 | +34.7% |
| 1984 | +15.2% |
| 1988 | +8.2% |
| 1992 | +50.8% |
| 1996 | +32.3% |
| 2000 | +34.0% |
| 2004 | +3.9% |
| 2008 | −20.3% |
| 2012 | −28.6% |
| 2016 | −51.2% |
| 2020 | −58.9% |
| 2024 | −64.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,006 |
| 2018 | 11,830 |
| 2020 | 12,487 |
| 2022 | 12,880 |
| 2024 | 13,543 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Smith County's R+64.9 margin in 2024 places it among the state's most one-sided presidential results, reflecting a rural Upper Cumberland population that has shifted decisively away from competitive two-party contests over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 54.9 points in 1940 and a Republican high of 64.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 64.9 points.
A population of 20,389, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,293 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Overton County and DeKalb County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Smith County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Smith County, Tennessee voted Republican by 64.9 points (R+64.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,336 votes cast, 1,595 went Democratic and 7,655 went Republican.
When did Smith County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Smith County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in Smith County, Tennessee?
Smith County, Tennessee has a population of 20,389 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Smith County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Smith County, Tennessee is $66,293 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Smith County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Smith County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 27 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.