Henderson County, Tennessee: Deep Red Country
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+67.9
2024 Margin
R+3.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1916
Voting Streak
28K
Population
Henderson County, Tennessee voted R+67.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,083 votes (83.7%). This represented a R+3.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+67.9
2020→2024 SwingR+3.8%
Voting StreakR since 1916
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population27,842
Median Age
40.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
14.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$51,576(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
71.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
43.6%(+27.1 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.3%(-0.9 vs US)
Black Protestant
0.3%(-1.9 vs US)
Catholic
0.3%(-18.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:40.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
22.7%
18-29
7.7%↓
30-44
19.2%
45-64
32.1%↑
65+
18.3%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
17.2%Retail Trade
12.5%Education
10.1%Construction
6.6%HealthcareVery low
4.8%Professional ServicesVery low
4.7%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debatesProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.8%(1,902) | 83.7%(10,083) | R+67.9 | R+3.8 |
| 2020 | 17.4%(2,092) | 81.5%(9,797) | R+64.1 | R+2.1 |
| 2016 | 17.6%(1,800) | 79.7%(8,138) | R+62.0 | R+13.3 |
| 2012 | 25.0%(2,517) | 73.8%(7,421) | R+48.8 | R+5.9 |
| 2008 | 27.9%(3,021) | 70.8%(7,669) | R+42.9 | R+11.8 |
| 2004 | 34.1%(3,448) | 65.2%(6,585) | R+31.1 | R+7.4 |
| 2000 | 37.7%(3,166) | 61.4%(5,153) | R+23.7 | R+7.7 |
| 1996 | 39.0%(2,841) | 55.0%(4,002) | R+15.9 | R+2.4 |
| 1992 | 38.8%(3,502) | 52.3%(4,719) | R+13.5 | D+26.4 |
| 1988 | 29.4%(2,296) | 69.3%(5,418) | R+39.9 | R+2.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.3%(1,704) | 84.1%(9,994) | R+69.8 | R+2.5 |
| 2020 | 15.5%(1,793) | 82.7%(9,585) | R+67.3 | R+15.4 |
| 2018 | 23.4%(2,024) | 75.3%(6,514) | R+51.9 | D+0.9 |
| 2014 | 19.4%(962) | 72.2%(3,576) | R+52.8 | D+1.7 |
| 2012 | 21.1%(1,981) | 75.5%(7,103) | R+54.5 | R+4.6 |
| 2008 | 23.4%(2,356) | 73.3%(7,367) | R+49.9 | R+23.9 |
| 2006 | 36.3%(3,126) | 62.2%(5,360) | R+25.9 | R+8.5 |
| 2002 | 40.3%(2,858) | 57.7%(4,096) | R+17.4 | D+34.4 |
| 2000 | 23.0%(1,771) | 74.9%(5,757) | R+51.8 | R+14.2 |
| 1996 | 30.4%(2,161) | 68.1%(4,839) | R+37.7 | D+1.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 19.0%(1,642) | 80.1%(6,922) | R+61.1 | D+0.1 |
| 2014 | 15.9%(790) | 77.1%(3,836) | R+61.2 | R+20.5 |
| 2010 | 28.7%(1,791) | 69.4%(4,328) | R+40.7 | R+66.6 |
| 2006 | 61.7%(5,293) | 35.8%(3,072) | D+25.9 | D+37.5 |
| 2002 | 43.2%(3,098) | 54.8%(3,933) | R+11.6 | D+40.9 |
| 1998 | 22.8%(929) | 75.4%(3,072) | R+52.6 | R+19.4 |
| 1994 | 32.9%(2,120) | 66.1%(4,256) | R+33.2 | R+24.4 |
| 1990 | 44.6%(1,374) | 53.4%(1,646) | R+8.8 | R+7.0 |
| 1986 | 49.1%(3,173) | 50.9%(3,291) | R+1.8 | D+18.0 |
| 1982 | 40.1%(2,677) | 59.9%(3,997) | R+19.8 | D+6.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab