Platte County, Wyoming
AkashicPlatte County, WYTrumpR+64.9
2024 precinct map of Platte CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Platte 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 | 81.3% | 3,874 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.4% | 780 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 1.5% | 73 |
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8 precincts · 4,765 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1912–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 16.4%Harris780 | 81.3%Trump3,874 | 1.5%Oliver73 | 4,765 | ||
| R | 18.1%Biden890 | 79.2%Trump3,898 | 1.3%Jorgensen65 | 4,923 | ||
| R | 15.9%Clinton719 | 75.9%Trump3,437 | 4.0%Johnson180 | 4,529 | ||
| R | 27.0%Obama1,223 | 69.2%Romney3,136 | 3.8%Johnson172 | 4,531 | ||
| R | 30.9%Obama1,407 | 65.8%McCain3,002 | 3.3%Barr151 | 4,560 | ||
| R | 29.0%Kerry1,328 | 68.8%Bush3,149 | 2.1%Nader97 | 4,574 | ||
| R | 28.6%Gore1,249 | 66.9%Bush2,925 | 1.6%Nader69 | 4,373 | ||
| R | 37.0%Clinton1,631 | 48.9%Dole2,155 | 13.1%Perot579 | 4,408 | ||
| R | 34.5%Clinton1,398 | 41.2%Bush1,668 | 23.6%Perot956 | 4,051 | ||
| R | 38.9%Dukakis1,482 | 59.2%Bush2,253 | 1.9%Paul73 | 3,808 | ||
| R | 29.9%Mondale1,232 | 68.3%Reagan2,813 | 1.8%Bergland75 | 4,120 | ||
| R | 33.7%Carter1,555 | 57.2%Reagan2,642 | 9.1%Anderson421 | 4,618 | ||
| R | 46.2%Carter1,593 | 53.4%Ford1,844 | 0.4%McCarthy13 | 3,450 | ||
| R | 29.6%McGovern925 | 70.4%Nixon2,200 | 0.1%Schmitz2 | 3,127 | ||
| R | 34.9%Humphrey1,035 | 54.4%Nixon1,613 | 10.8%Wallace319 | 2,967 | ||
| D | 56.3%Johnson1,890 | 43.8%Goldwater1,470 | 0.0% | 3,360 | ||
| R | 46.8%Kennedy1,558 | 53.2%Nixon1,771 | 0.0% | 3,329 | ||
| R | 44.8%Stevenson1,499 | 55.2%Eisenhower1,848 | 0.0% | 3,347 | ||
| R | 38.7%Stevenson1,364 | 61.0%Eisenhower2,148 | 0.3%Hallinan12 | 3,524 | ||
| D | 51.3%Truman1,465 | 47.9%Dewey1,366 | 0.8%Thurmond22 | 2,853 | ||
| R | 46.5%Roosevelt1,544 | 53.5%Dewey1,776 | 0.0% | 3,320 | ||
| D | 51.0%Roosevelt1,849 | 48.5%Willkie1,758 | 0.4%Thomas15 | 3,622 | ||
| D | 50.8%Roosevelt1,730 | 45.4%Landon1,546 | 3.8%Lemke130 | 3,406 | ||
| D | 52.2%Roosevelt1,893 | 39.5%Hoover1,430 | 8.3%Thomas301 | 3,624 | ||
| R | 28.6%Smith932 | 67.8%Hoover2,206 | 3.6%Thomas118 | 3,256 | ||
| R | 34.8%Davis972 | 49.6%Coolidge1,383 | 15.6%La Follette436 | 2,791 | ||
| R | 32.4%Cox694 | 65.7%Harding1,405 | 1.9%Debs40 | 2,139 | ||
| D | 58.1%Wilson1,276 | 36.7%Hughes806 | 5.2%Benson115 | 2,197 | ||
| D | 44.5%Wilson785 | 28.3%Taft500 | 27.2%Roosevelt480 | 1,765 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1912–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1912 | +16.1% |
| 1916 | +21.4% |
| 1920 | −33.2% |
| 1924 | −14.7% |
| 1928 | −39.1% |
| 1932 | +12.8% |
| 1936 | +5.4% |
| 1940 | +2.5% |
| 1944 | −7.0% |
| 1948 | +3.5% |
| 1952 | −22.2% |
| 1956 | −10.4% |
| 1960 | −6.4% |
| 1964 | +12.5% |
| 1968 | −19.5% |
| 1972 | −40.8% |
| 1976 | −7.3% |
| 1980 | −23.5% |
| 1984 | −38.4% |
| 1988 | −20.2% |
| 1992 | −6.7% |
| 1996 | −11.9% |
| 2000 | −38.3% |
| 2004 | −39.8% |
| 2008 | −35.0% |
| 2012 | −42.2% |
| 2016 | −60.0% |
| 2020 | −61.1% |
| 2024 | −64.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
Platte County delivered an R+64.9 margin in the 2024 presidential race, reflecting the deep rural conservatism typical of Wyoming's ranching and agricultural heartland. Its small population of under 9,000 makes it a reliable bellwether for the state's eastern plains.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.4 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 64.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 64.9 points.
A population of 8,612, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,718 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Fall River County and McDonald County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Platte County, Wyoming vote in 2024?
In 2024, Platte County, Wyoming voted Republican by 64.9 points (R+64.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,765 votes cast, 780 went Democratic and 3,874 went Republican.
When did Platte County, Wyoming last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Platte County, Wyoming voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Platte County, Wyoming?
Platte County, Wyoming has a population of 8,612 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Platte County, Wyoming?
Median household income in Platte County, Wyoming is $67,718 — below the national median of $80,734. The Wyoming state median is $76,176.
What is the political history of Platte County, Wyoming?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Platte County, Wyoming from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 22 went Republican.