Wilson County, Tennessee
AkashicWilson County, TNTrumpR+40.1
2024 precinct map of Wilson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wilson 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 | 69.4% | 56,425 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 29.4% | 23,855 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.8% | 612 |
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25 precincts · 81,254 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 | 29.4%Harris23,855 | 69.4%Trump56,425 | 0.8%Kennedy612 | 81,254 | ||
| R | 29.9%Biden22,254 | 67.7%Trump50,296 | 1.1%Jorgensen781 | 74,330 | ||
| R | 25.4%Clinton14,385 | 69.5%Trump39,406 | 3.2%Johnson1,807 | 56,734 | ||
| R | 28.5%Obama14,695 | 70.0%Romney36,109 | 1.5%Stein793 | 51,597 | ||
| R | 31.1%Obama15,886 | 67.6%McCain34,595 | 1.3%Nader678 | 51,159 | ||
| R | 34.4%Kerry15,277 | 65.1%Bush28,924 | 0.6%Other251 | 44,452 | ||
| R | 46.1%Gore16,561 | 52.5%Bush18,844 | 0.9%Nader308 | 35,916 | ||
| R | 46.2%Clinton13,655 | 46.8%Dole13,817 | 6.2%Perot1,841 | 29,543 | ||
| D | 46.4%Clinton13,861 | 40.3%Bush12,061 | 12.9%Perot3,848 | 29,903 | ||
| R | 38.4%Dukakis8,360 | 61.1%Bush13,317 | 0.5%Paul116 | 21,793 | ||
| R | 39.3%Mondale8,433 | 59.9%Reagan12,858 | 0.7%Bergland158 | 21,449 | ||
| D | 58.4%Carter11,248 | 39.1%Reagan7,535 | 2.5%Anderson491 | 19,274 | ||
| D | 68.6%Carter10,537 | 30.6%Ford4,696 | 0.8%Anderson129 | 15,362 | ||
| R | 31.4%McGovern3,096 | 65.8%Nixon6,486 | 2.8%Schmitz279 | 9,861 | ||
| O | 25.8%Humphrey2,916 | 24.2%Nixon2,736 | 50.0%Wallace5,648 | 11,300 | ||
| D | 69.8%Johnson6,267 | 30.2%Goldwater2,707 | 0.0% | 8,974 | ||
| D | 58.5%Kennedy4,857 | 40.8%Nixon3,383 | 0.7%Byrd57 | 8,297 | ||
| D | 69.2%Stevenson5,221 | 30.0%Eisenhower2,266 | 0.8%Andrews57 | 7,544 | ||
| D | 67.4%Stevenson5,070 | 32.6%Eisenhower2,449 | 0.0% | 7,519 | ||
| D | 66.7%Truman3,133 | 18.2%Dewey854 | 15.2%Thurmond712 | 4,699 | ||
| D | 77.0%Roosevelt3,148 | 23.0%Dewey942 | 0.0% | 4,090 | ||
| D | 82.0%Roosevelt3,020 | 17.8%Willkie655 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 3,681 | ||
| D | 85.3%Roosevelt3,108 | 14.7%Landon534 | 0.1%Lemke3 | 3,645 | ||
| D | 82.3%Roosevelt2,713 | 17.2%Hoover567 | 0.5%Thomas18 | 3,298 | ||
| D | 60.7%Smith1,629 | 39.1%Hoover1,049 | 0.3%Thomas7 | 2,685 | ||
| D | 76.9%Davis2,043 | 21.8%Coolidge580 | 1.2%La Follette32 | 2,655 | ||
| D | 58.4%Cox2,160 | 41.5%Harding1,532 | 0.1%Debs4 | 3,696 | ||
| D | 75.1%Wilson2,535 | 24.9%Hughes841 | 0.0% | 3,376 | ||
| D | 70.3%Wilson2,325 | 20.6%Taft682 | 9.0%Roosevelt298 | 3,305 | ||
| D | 71.0%Bryan2,212 | 28.9%Taft902 | 0.1%Debs2 | 3,116 | ||
| D | 70.4%Parker2,386 | 28.5%Roosevelt966 | 1.0%Debs35 | 3,387 | ||
| D | 70.2%Bryan2,674 | 27.9%McKinley1,061 | 1.9%Woolley74 | 3,809 | ||
| D | 68.2%Bryan3,436 | 31.1%McKinley1,568 | 0.7%Palmer36 | 5,040 | ||
| D | 61.7%Cleveland2,523 | 27.9%Harrison1,142 | 10.3%Weaver423 | 4,088 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +33.8% |
| 1896 | +37.1% |
| 1900 | +42.3% |
| 1904 | +41.9% |
| 1908 | +42.0% |
| 1912 | +49.7% |
| 1916 | +50.2% |
| 1920 | +17.0% |
| 1924 | +55.1% |
| 1928 | +21.6% |
| 1932 | +65.1% |
| 1936 | +70.6% |
| 1940 | +64.2% |
| 1944 | +53.9% |
| 1948 | +48.5% |
| 1952 | +34.9% |
| 1956 | +39.2% |
| 1960 | +17.8% |
| 1964 | +39.7% |
| 1968 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | −34.4% |
| 1976 | +38.0% |
| 1980 | +19.3% |
| 1984 | −20.6% |
| 1988 | −22.7% |
| 1992 | +6.0% |
| 1996 | −0.5% |
| 2000 | −6.4% |
| 2004 | −30.7% |
| 2008 | −36.6% |
| 2012 | −41.5% |
| 2016 | −44.1% |
| 2020 | −37.7% |
| 2024 | −40.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 80,800 |
| 2018 | 84,828 |
| 2020 | 95,646 |
| 2022 | 102,553 |
| 2024 | 109,530 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Wilson County has nearly doubled in population since 2000 as Nashville sprawl pushes east, yet its presidential margins have widened alongside that growth, bucking the suburban moderation seen in many Sun Belt metros.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 70.6 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 44.1 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 40.1 points.
A population of 158,805, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $95,839 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sumner County and Sumter County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wilson County, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wilson County, Tennessee voted Republican by 40.1 points (R+40.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 81,254 votes cast, 23,855 went Democratic and 56,425 went Republican.
When did Wilson County, Tennessee last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wilson County, Tennessee voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Wilson County, Tennessee?
Wilson County, Tennessee has a population of 158,805 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wilson County, Tennessee?
Median household income in Wilson County, Tennessee is $95,839 — above the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Wilson County, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wilson County, Tennessee from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.