Polk County, Arkansas: null
Arkansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+70.5
2024 Margin
R+2.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
19K
Population
Polk County, Arkansas voted R+70.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,987 votes (84.3%). This represented a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
15.1
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-2.7/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+70.5
2020→2024 SwingR+2.3%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population19,221
Median Age
44.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$48,449(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
82.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
19.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.8%(1,145) | 84.3%(6,987) | R+70.5 | -2.3 |
| 2020 | 14.7%(1,246) | 82.9%(7,035) | R+68.2 | -0.6 |
| 2016 | 15.2%(1,212) | 82.8%(6,618) | R+67.6 | -10.7 |
| 2012 | 20.1%(1,556) | 77.1%(5,955) | R+56.9 | -11.2 |
| 2008 | 25.5%(1,957) | 71.3%(5,473) | R+45.8 | -10.9 |
| 2004 | 31.7%(2,473) | 66.6%(5,192) | R+34.9 | -3.1 |
| 2000 | 32.2%(2,315) | 64.0%(4,600) | R+31.8 | -31.3 |
| 1996 | 42.3%(2,824) | 42.7%(2,852) | R+0.4 | -6.0 |
| 1992 | 43.8%(3,162) | 38.2%(2,757) | D+5.6 | +31.5 |
| 1988 | 36.2%(2,390) | 62.1%(4,099) | R+25.9 | +15.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 23.8%(1,511) | 70.1%(4,446) | R+46.3 | -123.1 |
| 2008 | 76.8%(5,427) | 0.0%(0) | D+76.8 | +94.9 |
| 2002 | 41.0%(2,607) | 59.0%(3,756) | R+18.1 | +5.7 |
| 1996 | 38.1%(2,429) | 61.9%(3,943) | R+23.8 | -23.8 |
| 1990 | 0.0%(0) | 0.0%(0) | Even | -3.2 |
| 1984 | 51.6%(3,847) | 48.4%(3,608) | D+3.2 | -41.9 |
| 1978 | 67.1%(2,919) | 21.9%(954) | D+45.1 | +39.3 |
| 1972 | 52.9%(2,580) | 47.1%(2,294) | D+5.9 | -94.1 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(2,824) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | +7.7 |
| 1948 | 92.3%(1,999) | 0.0%(0) | D+92.3 | -7.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14.9%(904) | 81.0%(4,903) | R+66.0 | -32.4 |
| 2014 | 30.9%(1,965) | 64.5%(4,110) | R+33.7 | -52.2 |
| 2010 | 58.3%(3,755) | 39.8%(2,561) | D+18.5 | +25.1 |
| 2006 | 44.0%(2,465) | 50.6%(2,831) | R+6.5 | +19.4 |
| 2002 | 36.9%(2,357) | 62.9%(4,015) | R+26.0 | +9.2 |
| 1998 | 31.3%(1,802) | 66.5%(3,829) | R+35.2 | -43.2 |
| 1994 | 54.0%(3,035) | 46.0%(2,586) | D+8.0 | +0.5 |
| 1990 | 53.8%(2,811) | 46.2%(2,418) | D+7.5 | -8.8 |
| 1986 | 58.1%(3,350) | 41.8%(2,408) | D+16.3 | +5.3 |
| 1984 | 55.5%(4,133) | 44.5%(3,314) | D+11.0 | +17.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(87.1%) | Nikki Haley(10.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(31.7%) | Bernie Sanders(24.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.4%) | Bernie Sanders(42.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(41.7%) | Ted Cruz(22.9%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(55.8%) | Other(44.2%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(74.5%) | Barack Obama(19.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee