Chester County, Tennessee: Deep Red Country
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+64.9
2024 Margin
R+5.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
17K
Population
Chester County, Tennessee voted R+64.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,206 votes (81.91%). This represented a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+64.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population17,341
Median Age
38.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$57,471(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
84.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
8.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
76.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
44.3%(+27.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.0%(-1.2 vs US)
Black Protestant
1.6%(-0.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:38.0 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
21.7%
18-29
13.0%
30-44
17.0%
45-64
30.6%↑
65+
17.7%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
21.8%Retail TradeVery high
17.1%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.3%Construction
6.3%EducationBelow avg
4.7%HealthcareVery low
4.3%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveRetail Trade: Minimum wage issuesHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.0%(1,286) | 81.9%(6,206) | R+64.9 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 18.6%(1,412) | 78.5%(5,952) | R+59.9 | R+0.9 |
| 2016 | 19.1%(1,243) | 78.1%(5,081) | R+59.0 | R+11.2 |
| 2012 | 25.3%(1,624) | 73.1%(4,684) | R+47.7 | R+4.5 |
| 2008 | 27.8%(1,797) | 71.0%(4,587) | R+43.2 | R+14.2 |
| 2004 | 35.3%(2,242) | 64.3%(4,086) | R+29.0 | R+6.4 |
| 2000 | 38.3%(2,192) | 60.9%(3,487) | R+22.6 | R+5.8 |
| 1996 | 39.2%(1,922) | 56.0%(2,746) | R+16.8 | R+7.6 |
| 1992 | 41.4%(2,317) | 50.6%(2,834) | R+9.2 | D+13.2 |
| 1988 | 38.6%(1,757) | 61.0%(2,781) | R+22.5 | R+2.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.5%(1,135) | 84.5%(6,169) | R+68.9 | R+4.9 |
| 2020 | 18.0%(1,305) | 82.0%(5,951) | R+64.0 | R+15.3 |
| 2018 | 25.6%(1,344) | 74.4%(3,902) | R+48.8 | D+8.9 |
| 2014 | 21.1%(646) | 78.8%(2,408) | R+57.7 | R+1.1 |
| 2012 | 21.7%(1,266) | 78.3%(4,572) | R+56.6 | R+3.4 |
| 2008 | 23.4%(1,344) | 76.6%(4,403) | R+53.2 | R+29.0 |
| 2006 | 37.9%(1,646) | 62.1%(2,696) | R+24.2 | R+7.8 |
| 2002 | 41.8%(1,809) | 58.2%(2,518) | R+16.4 | D+29.2 |
| 2000 | 27.2%(1,383) | 72.8%(3,702) | R+45.6 | R+11.6 |
| 1996 | 33.0%(1,494) | 67.0%(3,037) | R+34.0 | R+6.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21.4%(1,131) | 78.6%(4,161) | R+57.3 | D+10.6 |
| 2014 | 16.1%(510) | 83.9%(2,659) | R+67.8 | R+26.5 |
| 2010 | 29.3%(1,147) | 70.7%(2,763) | R+41.3 | R+69.0 |
| 2006 | 63.8%(2,730) | 36.2%(1,547) | D+27.7 | D+42.1 |
| 2002 | 42.8%(1,900) | 57.3%(2,544) | R+14.5 | D+34.5 |
| 1998 | 25.5%(479) | 74.5%(1,400) | R+49.0 | R+17.1 |
| 1994 | 34.1%(1,498) | 65.9%(2,900) | R+31.9 | R+44.8 |
| 1990 | 56.4%(1,258) | 43.6%(971) | D+12.9 | D+6.7 |
| 1986 | 53.1%(1,913) | 46.9%(1,689) | D+6.2 | D+2.5 |
| 1982 | 51.8%(2,049) | 48.2%(1,904) | D+3.7 | D+8.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab