Benton County, Tennessee: null
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+62.9
2024 Margin
R+5.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2008
Voting Streak
Classification
16K
Population
Benton County, Tennessee voted R+62.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,886 votes (81.07%). This represented a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
13.3
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-3.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+62.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.9%
Voting StreakR since 2008
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population15,864
Median Age
47.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$47,737(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
74.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.1%(1,317) | 81.1%(5,886) | R+62.9 | -5.9 |
| 2020 | 21.1%(1,529) | 78.1%(5,668) | R+57.0 | -5.8 |
| 2016 | 23.3%(1,474) | 74.5%(4,716) | R+51.2 | -25.7 |
| 2012 | 36.3%(2,258) | 61.8%(3,850) | R+25.6 | -9.4 |
| 2008 | 40.8%(2,645) | 57.0%(3,696) | R+16.2 | -26.2 |
| 2004 | 54.6%(3,869) | 44.6%(3,161) | D+10.0 | -9.3 |
| 2000 | 58.6%(3,700) | 39.4%(2,484) | D+19.3 | -6.9 |
| 1996 | 58.3%(4,341) | 32.1%(2,395) | D+26.1 | -11.0 |
| 1992 | 63.7%(3,896) | 26.6%(1,625) | D+37.1 | +24.0 |
| 1988 | 56.4%(2,826) | 43.3%(2,167) | D+13.2 | -2.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.1%(1,283) | 79.7%(5,653) | R+61.6 | -2.6 |
| 2020 | 19.2%(1,338) | 78.2%(5,462) | R+59.1 | -25.7 |
| 2018 | 32.5%(1,722) | 65.9%(3,489) | R+33.4 | -8.9 |
| 2014 | 34.8%(1,293) | 59.2%(2,202) | R+24.5 | +5.7 |
| 2012 | 32.5%(1,944) | 62.7%(3,746) | R+30.1 | -7.1 |
| 2008 | 36.6%(2,217) | 59.7%(3,614) | R+23.1 | -42.2 |
| 2006 | 58.6%(3,232) | 39.4%(2,176) | D+19.1 | -7.3 |
| 2002 | 62.3%(3,530) | 35.8%(2,030) | D+26.5 | +29.9 |
| 2000 | 47.1%(2,862) | 50.5%(3,071) | R+3.4 | -8.2 |
| 1996 | 51.3%(3,749) | 46.5%(3,403) | D+4.7 | -4.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 29.9%(1,599) | 69.1%(3,696) | R+39.2 | -1.1 |
| 2014 | 26.6%(991) | 64.7%(2,415) | R+38.2 | -34.1 |
| 2010 | 47.2%(2,382) | 51.4%(2,590) | R+4.1 | -55.8 |
| 2006 | 74.8%(4,128) | 23.1%(1,273) | D+51.7 | +20.1 |
| 2002 | 64.7%(3,640) | 33.1%(1,863) | D+31.6 | +55.8 |
| 1998 | 36.3%(1,403) | 60.5%(2,338) | R+24.2 | -39.6 |
| 1994 | 56.7%(3,387) | 41.3%(2,466) | D+15.4 | -11.3 |
| 1990 | 60.9%(1,354) | 34.2%(761) | D+26.7 | -19.8 |
| 1986 | 73.2%(3,947) | 26.8%(1,444) | D+46.4 | +22.6 |
| 1982 | 61.9%(3,393) | 38.1%(2,085) | D+23.9 | +20.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(49.3%) | Bernie Sanders(19.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(63.5%) | Bernie Sanders(32.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(52.0%) | Ted Cruz(25.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(71.0%) | John Edwards(13.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee