Harper County, Oklahoma: Rural GOP Stronghold
Oklahoma · Presidential Elections 1908–2024
R+78.4
2024 Margin
D+1.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1952
Voting Streak
3K
Population
Harper County, Oklahoma voted R+78.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,284 votes (88.49%). This represented a D+1.7% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+78.4
2020→2024 SwingD+1.7%
Voting StreakR since 1952
Elections on Record30
Demographics
Population3,272
Median Age
39.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
26.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$59,934(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
72.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
23.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
80.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
9.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
61.1%(+44.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
28.0%(+22.8 vs US)
Catholic
9.9%(-8.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:39.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
24.1%↑
18-29
8.1%↓
30-44
16.6%↓
45-64
30.9%↑
65+
20.4%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
23.7%Retail Trade
11.7%Construction
7.2%EducationVery low
3.9%ManufacturingVery low
2.8%Professional ServicesVery low
2.3%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural REducation: Union strongholdManufacturing: Trade policy sensitive
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.1%(147) | 88.5%(1,284) | R+78.4 | D+1.7 |
| 2020 | 9.2%(136) | 89.2%(1,327) | R+80.1 | R+1.1 |
| 2016 | 8.9%(134) | 87.9%(1,318) | R+79.0 | R+3.1 |
| 2012 | 12.1%(173) | 87.9%(1,261) | R+75.9 | R+4.2 |
| 2008 | 14.1%(221) | 85.9%(1,342) | R+71.7 | R+3.9 |
| 2004 | 16.1%(268) | 83.9%(1,397) | R+67.8 | R+13.0 |
| 2000 | 22.2%(374) | 77.0%(1,296) | R+54.8 | R+25.3 |
| 1996 | 28.7%(511) | 58.3%(1,036) | R+29.5 | R+2.4 |
| 1992 | 23.9%(486) | 51.0%(1,038) | R+27.1 | D+9.1 |
| 1988 | 31.2%(593) | 67.4%(1,281) | R+36.2 | D+27.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.7%(250) | 84.9%(1,980) | R+74.2 | D+3.2 |
| 2020 | 9.7%(144) | 87.0%(1,290) | R+77.3 | D+6.0 |
| 2016 | 6.4%(97) | 89.7%(1,354) | R+83.3 | R+5.2 |
| 2014 | 9.1%(98) | 87.1%(942) | R+78.1 | R+3.4 |
| 2010 | 11.3%(136) | 85.9%(1,039) | R+74.7 | R+20.0 |
| 2008 | 20.7%(305) | 75.4%(1,109) | R+54.7 | R+28.3 |
| 2004 | 32.3%(526) | 58.7%(955) | R+26.4 | D+18.1 |
| 2002 | 25.5%(354) | 69.9%(972) | R+44.5 | D+15.7 |
| 1998 | 18.9%(280) | 79.0%(1,173) | R+60.1 | R+19.7 |
| 1996 | 28.0%(478) | 68.4%(1,168) | R+40.4 | R+5.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.1%(317) | 69.3%(809) | R+42.1 | D+18.5 |
| 2018 | 17.7%(214) | 78.3%(948) | R+60.7 | R+17.9 |
| 2014 | 26.8%(289) | 69.6%(750) | R+42.8 | D+3.4 |
| 2010 | 26.9%(331) | 73.1%(899) | R+46.2 | R+75.3 |
| 2006 | 64.5%(746) | 35.5%(410) | D+29.1 | D+32.5 |
| 2002 | 41.8%(594) | 45.1%(642) | R+3.4 | D+18.8 |
| 1998 | 37.8%(570) | 60.0%(904) | R+22.2 | R+2.3 |
| 1994 | 22.7%(385) | 42.5%(722) | R+19.9 | R+36.7 |
| 1990 | 49.9%(901) | 33.1%(597) | D+16.8 | D+43.9 |
| 1986 | 32.1%(578) | 59.2%(1,065) | R+27.1 | R+55.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab