Union County, Tennessee
AkashicUnion County, TNTrumpR+71.2
2024 precinct map of Union CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Union 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 | 85.2% | 7,384 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.0% | 1,216 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.4% | 35 |
Harris +50Trump +50
9 precincts · 8,669 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 | 14.0%Harris1,216 | 85.2%Trump7,384 | 0.4%Kennedy35 | 8,669 | ||
| R | 15.4%Biden1,249 | 83.7%Trump6,803 | 0.5%Jorgensen44 | 8,123 | ||
| R | 16.2%Clinton1,012 | 80.9%Trump5,053 | 1.7%Johnson108 | 6,247 | ||
| R | 25.3%Obama1,478 | 73.3%Romney4,282 | 1.3%Stein78 | 5,838 | ||
| R | 28.6%Obama1,829 | 69.8%McCain4,467 | 1.6%Nader103 | 6,399 | ||
| R | 37.6%Kerry2,524 | 61.8%Bush4,145 | 0.6%Other41 | 6,710 | ||
| R | 44.0%Gore2,564 | 55.0%Bush3,199 | 0.5%Nader30 | 5,821 | ||
| D | 47.4%Clinton2,421 | 44.1%Dole2,253 | 7.5%Perot385 | 5,111 | ||
| D | 46.3%Clinton2,478 | 42.5%Bush2,274 | 10.8%Perot580 | 5,354 | ||
| R | 40.2%Dukakis1,431 | 59.2%Bush2,110 | 0.6%Paul23 | 3,564 | ||
| R | 37.6%Mondale1,495 | 61.5%Reagan2,447 | 0.9%Bergland36 | 3,978 | ||
| R | 36.3%Carter1,435 | 62.1%Reagan2,453 | 1.6%Anderson63 | 3,951 | ||
| R | 47.2%Carter1,631 | 52.1%Ford1,801 | 0.7%Anderson25 | 3,457 | ||
| R | 22.6%McGovern570 | 76.3%Nixon1,927 | 1.2%Schmitz30 | 2,527 | ||
| R | 18.0%Humphrey527 | 66.7%Nixon1,956 | 15.3%Wallace449 | 2,932 | ||
| R | 38.1%Johnson1,091 | 61.9%Goldwater1,770 | 0.0% | 2,861 | ||
| R | 23.7%Kennedy652 | 75.6%Nixon2,082 | 0.7%Byrd19 | 2,753 | ||
| R | 19.8%Stevenson535 | 79.7%Eisenhower2,154 | 0.5%Andrews14 | 2,703 | ||
| R | 24.2%Stevenson667 | 75.8%Eisenhower2,087 | 0.0% | 2,754 | ||
| R | 23.8%Truman513 | 74.4%Dewey1,603 | 1.9%Thurmond40 | 2,156 | ||
| R | 26.1%Roosevelt627 | 73.7%Dewey1,768 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 2,398 | ||
| R | 36.9%Roosevelt673 | 62.7%Willkie1,143 | 0.4%Thomas8 | 1,824 | ||
| R | 34.9%Roosevelt963 | 64.7%Landon1,785 | 0.4%Lemke11 | 2,759 | ||
| R | 40.4%Roosevelt802 | 59.0%Hoover1,169 | 0.6%Thomas12 | 1,983 | ||
| R | 16.4%Smith360 | 83.3%Hoover1,826 | 0.3%Thomas6 | 2,192 | ||
| R | 18.7%Davis368 | 78.4%Coolidge1,540 | 2.9%La Follette57 | 1,965 | ||
| R | 14.0%Cox423 | 86.0%Harding2,607 | 0.1%Debs2 | 3,032 | ||
| R | 20.6%Wilson389 | 79.1%Hughes1,490 | 0.3%Benson5 | 1,884 | ||
| O | 21.1%Wilson404 | 16.0%Taft307 | 62.8%Roosevelt1,202 | 1,913 | ||
| R | 22.7%Bryan496 | 77.1%Taft1,684 | 0.1%Debs3 | 2,183 | ||
| R | 19.0%Parker334 | 80.4%Roosevelt1,410 | 0.6%Debs10 | 1,754 | ||
| R | 27.2%Bryan566 | 72.2%McKinley1,501 | 0.6%Woolley12 | 2,079 | ||
| R | 24.3%Bryan599 | 75.5%McKinley1,862 | 0.2%Palmer4 | 2,465 | ||
| R | 24.0%Cleveland457 | 71.8%Harrison1,368 | 4.2%Weaver80 | 1,905 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −47.8% |
| 1896 | −51.2% |
| 1900 | −45.0% |
| 1904 | −61.3% |
| 1908 | −54.4% |
| 1912 | +5.1% |
| 1916 | −58.4% |
| 1920 | −72.0% |
| 1924 | −59.6% |
| 1928 | −66.9% |
| 1932 | −18.5% |
| 1936 | −29.8% |
| 1940 | −25.8% |
| 1944 | −47.6% |
| 1948 | −50.6% |
| 1952 | −51.6% |
| 1956 | −59.9% |
| 1960 | −51.9% |
| 1964 | −23.7% |
| 1968 | −48.7% |
| 1972 | −53.7% |
| 1976 | −4.9% |
| 1980 | −25.8% |
| 1984 | −23.9% |
| 1988 | −19.1% |
| 1992 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | −10.9% |
| 2004 | −24.2% |
| 2008 | −41.2% |
| 2012 | −48.0% |
| 2016 | −64.7% |
| 2020 | −68.4% |
| 2024 | −71.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11,810 |
| 2018 | 10,948 |
| 2020 | 12,152 |
| 2022 | 12,350 |
| 2024 | 12,342 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
With fewer than 18,000 residents tucked into the Ridge-and-Valley terrain northeast of Knoxville, Union County delivered a 71-point Republican presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest gaps recorded in the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 5.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 72.0 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 71.2 points.
A population of 20,431, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,727 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Fentress County and Claiborne County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Union County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Union County, Tennessee voted Republican by 71.2 points (R+71.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,669 votes cast, 1,216 went Democratic and 7,384 went Republican.
When did Union County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Union County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Union County, Tennessee?
Union County, Tennessee has a population of 20,431 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Union County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Union County, Tennessee is $62,727 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Union County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Union County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 31 went Republican.