Baxter County, Arkansas: null
Arkansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+56.9
2024 Margin
R+3.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
42K
Population
Baxter County, Arkansas voted R+56.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 16,253 votes (77.57%). This represented a R+3.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.5
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-2.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+56.9
2020→2024 SwingR+3.5%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population41,627
Median Age
52.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$47,403(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
75.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
12.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.7%(4,341) | 77.6%(16,253) | R+56.9 | -3.5 |
| 2020 | 22.1%(4,635) | 75.4%(15,836) | R+53.3 | +1.1 |
| 2016 | 21.6%(4,169) | 76.1%(14,682) | R+54.5 | -10.4 |
| 2012 | 26.7%(5,172) | 70.8%(13,688) | R+44.0 | -12.4 |
| 2008 | 32.7%(6,539) | 64.3%(12,852) | R+31.6 | -10.0 |
| 2004 | 38.5%(7,129) | 60.0%(11,128) | R+21.6 | -3.5 |
| 2000 | 39.0%(6,516) | 57.1%(9,538) | R+18.1 | -17.0 |
| 1996 | 43.2%(6,703) | 44.4%(6,877) | R+1.1 | -9.7 |
| 1992 | 44.4%(6,991) | 35.9%(5,640) | D+8.6 | +36.6 |
| 1988 | 35.4%(4,808) | 63.4%(8,614) | R+28.0 | +12.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 29.2%(4,364) | 66.5%(9,950) | R+37.3 | -104.9 |
| 2008 | 67.6%(12,288) | 0.0%(0) | D+67.6 | +77.2 |
| 2002 | 45.2%(6,545) | 54.8%(7,941) | R+9.6 | +9.0 |
| 1996 | 40.7%(6,323) | 59.3%(9,215) | R+18.6 | -118.4 |
| 1990 | 99.8%(8,128) | 0.0%(0) | D+99.8 | +117.6 |
| 1984 | 41.1%(6,042) | 58.9%(8,660) | R+17.8 | -49.7 |
| 1978 | 63.2%(7,735) | 31.3%(3,830) | D+31.9 | +26.3 |
| 1972 | 52.8%(5,052) | 47.2%(4,513) | D+5.6 | -94.4 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(2,107) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | +10.8 |
| 1948 | 89.2%(1,450) | 0.0%(0) | D+89.2 | -10.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20.8%(2,978) | 74.5%(10,694) | R+53.8 | -20.3 |
| 2014 | 31.3%(4,681) | 64.8%(9,693) | R+33.5 | -44.7 |
| 2010 | 54.5%(8,128) | 43.4%(6,468) | D+11.1 | +12.6 |
| 2006 | 46.8%(6,248) | 48.2%(6,440) | R+1.4 | +14.3 |
| 2002 | 42.1%(6,105) | 57.9%(8,383) | R+15.7 | +17.9 |
| 1998 | 32.2%(4,060) | 65.8%(8,306) | R+33.6 | -39.6 |
| 1994 | 53.0%(7,121) | 47.0%(6,317) | D+6.0 | +17.4 |
| 1990 | 44.3%(5,125) | 55.7%(6,442) | R+11.4 | -26.3 |
| 1986 | 57.5%(6,609) | 42.5%(4,892) | D+14.9 | +13.4 |
| 1984 | 50.8%(7,926) | 49.2%(7,682) | D+1.6 | +21.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(80.3%) | Nikki Haley(15.9%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(43.0%) | Bernie Sanders(20.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(62.4%) | Bernie Sanders(36.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(45.9%) | Ted Cruz(29.9%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(71.7%) | Other(28.3%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(68.2%) | Barack Obama(27.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee