Benton County, Washington
AkashicBenton County, WATrumpR+21.7
2024 precinct map of Benton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Benton 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 | 59.1% | 59,555 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 37.4% | 37,662 |
| Robert F KennedyWe The People | 1.5% | 1,469 |
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222 precincts · 100,693 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1908–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 37.4%Harris37,662 | 59.1%Trump59,555 | 1.5%Kennedy1,469 | 100,693 | ||
| R | 37.6%Biden38,706 | 58.6%Trump60,365 | 2.6%Jorgensen2,706 | 103,033 | ||
| R | 31.5%Clinton26,360 | 56.5%Trump47,194 | 5.8%Johnson4,819 | 83,592 | ||
| R | 35.1%Obama28,145 | 61.7%Romney49,461 | 1.4%Gray1,148 | 80,217 | ||
| R | 36.1%Obama26,288 | 62.2%McCain45,345 | 1.8%Nader1,278 | 72,911 | ||
| R | 32.2%Kerry21,549 | 66.3%Bush44,350 | 1.5%Nader993 | 66,892 | ||
| R | 32.6%Gore19,512 | 64.2%Bush38,367 | 1.8%Nader1,102 | 59,779 | ||
| R | 38.6%Clinton20,783 | 49.6%Dole26,664 | 9.9%Perot5,311 | 53,803 | ||
| R | 31.3%Clinton16,459 | 43.5%Bush22,883 | 24.5%Perot12,878 | 52,602 | ||
| R | 33.7%Dukakis14,817 | 65.2%Bush28,688 | 1.2%Paul511 | 44,016 | ||
| R | 29.6%Mondale13,784 | 69.3%Reagan32,307 | 1.2%Bergland540 | 46,631 | ||
| R | 26.0%Carter11,561 | 64.7%Reagan28,728 | 9.3%Anderson4,124 | 44,413 | ||
| R | 32.7%Carter11,306 | 64.0%Ford22,135 | 3.4%McCarthy1,170 | 34,611 | ||
| R | 32.4%McGovern9,824 | 61.0%Nixon18,517 | 6.6%Schmitz2,005 | 30,346 | ||
| R | 38.1%Humphrey10,878 | 51.3%Nixon14,659 | 10.6%Wallace3,042 | 28,579 | ||
| D | 58.7%Johnson16,650 | 41.3%Goldwater11,708 | 0.0%Hass14 | 28,372 | ||
| R | 47.5%Kennedy12,518 | 52.4%Nixon13,797 | 0.1%Byrd29 | 26,344 | ||
| R | 46.0%Stevenson11,760 | 54.0%Eisenhower13,807 | 0.0%Andrews4 | 25,571 | ||
| R | 42.3%Stevenson9,889 | 57.4%Eisenhower13,412 | 0.3%Hallinan63 | 23,364 | ||
| D | 58.5%Truman8,458 | 40.5%Dewey5,852 | 1.1%Thurmond157 | 14,467 | ||
| D | 51.8%Roosevelt4,233 | 47.8%Dewey3,905 | 0.4%Thomas34 | 8,172 | ||
| R | 47.0%Roosevelt2,414 | 52.0%Willkie2,670 | 1.1%Thomas55 | 5,139 | ||
| D | 53.1%Roosevelt2,402 | 35.6%Landon1,610 | 11.4%Lemke515 | 4,527 | ||
| D | 57.3%Roosevelt2,633 | 36.9%Hoover1,694 | 5.9%Thomas270 | 4,597 | ||
| R | 28.5%Smith1,080 | 69.9%Hoover2,650 | 1.6%Thomas59 | 3,789 | ||
| R | 10.9%Davis437 | 45.3%Coolidge1,812 | 43.7%La Follette1,748 | 3,997 | ||
| R | 25.3%Cox975 | 52.0%Harding2,001 | 22.6%Debs871 | 3,847 | ||
| R | 42.0%Wilson1,351 | 45.4%Hughes1,460 | 12.5%Benson403 | 3,214 | ||
| O | 32.5%Wilson1,238 | 19.1%Taft728 | 48.4%Roosevelt1,843 | 3,809 | ||
| R | 30.1%Bryan465 | 57.7%Taft891 | 12.1%Debs187 | 1,543 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | −27.6% |
| 1912 | +13.4% |
| 1916 | −3.4% |
| 1920 | −26.7% |
| 1924 | −34.4% |
| 1928 | −41.4% |
| 1932 | +20.4% |
| 1936 | +17.5% |
| 1940 | −5.0% |
| 1944 | +4.0% |
| 1948 | +18.0% |
| 1952 | −15.1% |
| 1956 | −8.0% |
| 1960 | −4.9% |
| 1964 | +17.4% |
| 1968 | −13.2% |
| 1972 | −28.6% |
| 1976 | −31.3% |
| 1980 | −38.7% |
| 1984 | −39.7% |
| 1988 | −31.5% |
| 1992 | −12.2% |
| 1996 | −10.9% |
| 2000 | −31.5% |
| 2004 | −34.1% |
| 2008 | −26.1% |
| 2012 | −26.6% |
| 2016 | −24.9% |
| 2020 | −21.0% |
| 2024 | −21.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 113,763 |
| 2018 | 122,352 |
| 2020 | 134,556 |
| 2022 | 137,719 |
| 2024 | 148,580 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco, Benton County's economy is shaped by the Hanford nuclear site and agricultural trade, producing a consistently Republican-leaning electorate that held its R+21 margin through 2024.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 20.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 41.4 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.7 points.
A population of 212,905, a 65% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $89,874 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of York County and Benton County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Benton County, Washington vote in 2024?
In 2024, Benton County, Washington voted Republican by 21.7 points (R+21.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 100,693 votes cast, 37,662 went Democratic and 59,555 went Republican.
When did Benton County, Washington last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Benton County, Washington voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Benton County, Washington?
Benton County, Washington has a population of 212,905 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Benton County, Washington?
Median household income in Benton County, Washington is $89,874 — above the national median of $80,734. The Washington state median is $98,141.
What is the political history of Benton County, Washington?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Benton County, Washington from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.