Van Buren County, Tennessee
AkashicVan Buren County, TNTrumpR+67.2
2024 precinct map of Van Buren CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Van Buren 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 | 83.2% | 2,718 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.0% | 524 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.4% | 13 |
Harris +50Trump +50
7 precincts · 3,265 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 | 16.0%Harris524 | 83.2%Trump2,718 | 0.4%Kennedy13 | 3,265 | ||
| R | 18.6%Biden544 | 80.2%Trump2,342 | 0.8%Jorgensen23 | 2,921 | ||
| R | 22.3%Clinton539 | 75.2%Trump1,820 | 1.9%Johnson46 | 2,419 | ||
| R | 38.0%Obama875 | 60.3%Romney1,386 | 1.7%Stein39 | 2,300 | ||
| R | 38.9%Obama849 | 59.4%McCain1,294 | 1.7%Nader37 | 2,180 | ||
| D | 51.5%Kerry1,209 | 47.7%Bush1,120 | 0.8%Other18 | 2,347 | ||
| D | 58.9%Gore1,255 | 39.7%Bush845 | 0.4%Nader8 | 2,131 | ||
| D | 60.7%Clinton1,010 | 30.3%Dole504 | 7.7%Perot128 | 1,663 | ||
| D | 63.9%Clinton1,329 | 26.7%Bush555 | 9.2%Perot191 | 2,080 | ||
| D | 50.4%Dukakis796 | 49.4%Bush780 | 0.3%Paul4 | 1,580 | ||
| D | 52.8%Mondale810 | 46.8%Reagan718 | 0.5%Bergland7 | 1,535 | ||
| D | 63.1%Carter886 | 35.5%Reagan499 | 1.4%Anderson19 | 1,404 | ||
| D | 75.2%Carter1,085 | 24.0%Ford346 | 0.8%Anderson11 | 1,442 | ||
| R | 35.7%McGovern364 | 61.6%Nixon629 | 2.7%Schmitz28 | 1,021 | ||
| O | 25.3%Humphrey282 | 29.3%Nixon327 | 45.4%Wallace507 | 1,116 | ||
| D | 74.7%Johnson865 | 25.3%Goldwater293 | 0.0% | 1,158 | ||
| D | 58.0%Kennedy577 | 40.3%Nixon401 | 1.7%Byrd17 | 995 | ||
| D | 60.7%Stevenson602 | 38.4%Eisenhower381 | 0.8%Andrews8 | 991 | ||
| D | 61.9%Stevenson674 | 36.1%Eisenhower393 | 1.9%Hallinan21 | 1,088 | ||
| D | 65.0%Truman636 | 30.5%Dewey298 | 4.5%Thurmond44 | 978 | ||
| D | 64.1%Roosevelt526 | 35.5%Dewey291 | 0.4%Thomas3 | 820 | ||
| D | 69.5%Roosevelt732 | 30.2%Willkie318 | 0.3%Thomas3 | 1,053 | ||
| D | 73.3%Roosevelt690 | 26.7%Landon251 | 0.0% | 941 | ||
| D | 73.6%Roosevelt613 | 23.5%Hoover196 | 2.9%Thomas24 | 833 | ||
| D | 50.3%Smith260 | 49.7%Hoover257 | 0.0% | 517 | ||
| D | 73.9%Davis357 | 25.5%Coolidge123 | 0.6%La Follette3 | 483 | ||
| D | 60.3%Cox351 | 38.3%Harding223 | 1.4%Debs8 | 582 | ||
| D | 71.3%Wilson405 | 26.6%Hughes151 | 2.1%Benson12 | 568 | ||
| D | 58.4%Wilson225 | 27.5%Taft106 | 14.0%Roosevelt54 | 385 | ||
| D | 64.6%Bryan329 | 34.6%Taft176 | 0.8%Debs4 | 509 | ||
| D | 68.8%Parker352 | 31.3%Roosevelt160 | 0.0% | 512 | ||
| D | 73.4%Bryan425 | 26.4%McKinley153 | 0.2%Woolley1 | 579 | ||
| D | 73.1%Bryan419 | 24.4%McKinley140 | 2.4%Palmer14 | 573 | ||
| D | 73.2%Cleveland360 | 18.1%Harrison89 | 8.7%Weaver43 | 492 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +55.1% |
| 1896 | +48.7% |
| 1900 | +47.0% |
| 1904 | +37.5% |
| 1908 | +30.1% |
| 1912 | +30.9% |
| 1916 | +44.7% |
| 1920 | +22.0% |
| 1924 | +48.4% |
| 1928 | +0.6% |
| 1932 | +50.1% |
| 1936 | +46.7% |
| 1940 | +39.3% |
| 1944 | +28.7% |
| 1948 | +34.6% |
| 1952 | +25.8% |
| 1956 | +22.3% |
| 1960 | +17.7% |
| 1964 | +49.4% |
| 1968 | −4.0% |
| 1972 | −26.0% |
| 1976 | +51.2% |
| 1980 | +27.6% |
| 1984 | +6.0% |
| 1988 | +1.0% |
| 1992 | +37.2% |
| 1996 | +30.4% |
| 2000 | +19.2% |
| 2004 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | −20.4% |
| 2012 | −22.2% |
| 2016 | −53.0% |
| 2020 | −61.6% |
| 2024 | −67.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,506 |
| 2018 | 4,637 |
| 2020 | 4,746 |
| 2022 | 4,667 |
| 2024 | 4,816 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Van Buren County's 2024 presidential margin of R+67.2 reflects a pattern common across the Cumberland Plateau's sparse, rural communities, where low population density and limited economic diversification have shaped a consistently lopsided electorate for decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 55.1 points in 1892 and a Republican high of 67.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 67.2 points.
A population of 6,437, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,931 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hickman County and Pemiscot County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Van Buren County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Van Buren County, Tennessee voted Republican by 67.2 points (R+67.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,265 votes cast, 524 went Democratic and 2,718 went Republican.
When did Van Buren County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Van Buren County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in Van Buren County, Tennessee?
Van Buren County, Tennessee has a population of 6,437 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Van Buren County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Van Buren County, Tennessee is $54,931 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Van Buren County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Van Buren County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 27 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.