Bledsoe County, Tennessee: Deep Red Country
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+70.5
2024 Margin
R+5.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
15K
Population
Bledsoe County, Tennessee voted R+70.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,254 votes (84.87%). This represented a R+5.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+70.5
2020→2024 SwingR+5.3%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population14,913
Median Age
44.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
8.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$51,783(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
79.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
25.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
17.7%(+1.2 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.4%(-0.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
0.6%(-4.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:44.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
16.0%↓
18-29
6.1%↓
30-44
21.9%↑
45-64
35.6%↑
65+
20.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingAbove avg
13.8%Professional Services
13.2%ConstructionVery high
12.2%Retail Trade
9.5%AgricultureVery high
9.4%HealthcareVery low
5.5%Political relevance:
Construction: Infrastructure focusAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.4%(891) | 84.9%(5,254) | R+70.5 | R+5.3 |
| 2020 | 16.9%(971) | 82.1%(4,725) | R+65.2 | R+6.8 |
| 2016 | 19.2%(897) | 77.7%(3,622) | R+58.4 | R+18.2 |
| 2012 | 29.1%(1,267) | 69.3%(3,022) | R+40.3 | R+5.8 |
| 2008 | 31.7%(1,517) | 66.2%(3,166) | R+34.5 | R+15.3 |
| 2004 | 40.1%(1,927) | 59.2%(2,849) | R+19.2 | R+4.3 |
| 2000 | 41.9%(1,756) | 56.7%(2,380) | R+14.9 | R+14.7 |
| 1996 | 45.9%(1,621) | 46.0%(1,626) | R+0.1 | R+2.8 |
| 1992 | 46.9%(1,884) | 44.2%(1,776) | D+2.7 | D+21.3 |
| 1988 | 40.5%(1,274) | 59.0%(1,858) | R+18.6 | D+0.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.8%(897) | 83.5%(5,061) | R+68.7 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 16.4%(898) | 81.5%(4,460) | R+65.1 | R+20.6 |
| 2018 | 26.9%(1,096) | 71.3%(2,908) | R+44.5 | D+0.9 |
| 2014 | 24.5%(635) | 69.9%(1,812) | R+45.4 | D+5.2 |
| 2012 | 23.1%(961) | 73.6%(3,069) | R+50.5 | R+9.4 |
| 2008 | 27.8%(1,252) | 68.9%(3,105) | R+41.1 | R+28.0 |
| 2006 | 42.8%(1,692) | 55.9%(2,210) | R+13.1 | R+3.9 |
| 2002 | 44.6%(1,603) | 53.9%(1,934) | R+9.2 | D+23.6 |
| 2000 | 32.5%(1,312) | 65.3%(2,636) | R+32.8 | R+14.4 |
| 1996 | 40.0%(1,375) | 58.3%(2,007) | R+18.4 | R+0.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22.7%(923) | 76.2%(3,102) | R+53.5 | R+8.2 |
| 2014 | 24.1%(620) | 69.4%(1,786) | R+45.3 | R+10.9 |
| 2010 | 31.8%(1,214) | 66.3%(2,527) | R+34.4 | R+52.6 |
| 2006 | 57.8%(2,274) | 39.6%(1,560) | D+18.1 | D+20.2 |
| 2002 | 48.2%(1,722) | 50.2%(1,795) | R+2.0 | D+22.0 |
| 1998 | 37.0%(1,031) | 61.0%(1,702) | R+24.1 | R+6.2 |
| 1994 | 40.5%(1,270) | 58.4%(1,830) | R+17.9 | R+28.6 |
| 1990 | 54.0%(1,063) | 43.4%(853) | D+10.7 | D+13.3 |
| 1986 | 48.7%(1,471) | 51.3%(1,549) | R+2.6 | D+2.8 |
| 1982 | 47.3%(1,484) | 52.7%(1,651) | R+5.3 | R+3.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab