Obion County, Tennessee: Deep Red Country
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+64.9
2024 Margin
R+4.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
31K
Population
Obion County, Tennessee voted R+64.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,596 votes (82.14%). This represented a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+64.9
2020→2024 SwingR+4.3%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population30,787
Median Age
42.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$50,638(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
10.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
67.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
59.8%(+43.3 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.5%(+2.3 vs US)
Black Protestant
4.6%(+2.4 vs US)
Catholic
2.7%(-16.0 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:42.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
22.0%
18-29
7.6%↓
30-44
16.9%↓
45-64
33.0%↑
65+
20.5%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
23.8%Retail Trade
12.0%EducationBelow avg
6.5%Construction
5.8%Professional ServicesVery low
5.6%HealthcareVery low
5.1%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.2%(2,221) | 82.1%(10,596) | R+64.9 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 19.1%(2,589) | 79.8%(10,790) | R+60.6 | R+2.7 |
| 2016 | 19.8%(2,426) | 77.8%(9,526) | R+58.0 | R+13.3 |
| 2012 | 27.0%(3,321) | 71.7%(8,814) | R+44.7 | R+10.6 |
| 2008 | 32.2%(4,308) | 66.3%(8,873) | R+34.1 | R+17.0 |
| 2004 | 41.0%(5,549) | 58.1%(7,859) | R+17.1 | R+16.2 |
| 2000 | 48.7%(6,056) | 49.6%(6,168) | R+0.9 | R+17.5 |
| 1996 | 54.0%(6,226) | 37.4%(4,310) | D+16.6 | D+3.5 |
| 1992 | 50.5%(6,497) | 37.4%(4,812) | D+13.1 | D+24.6 |
| 1988 | 44.1%(4,785) | 55.6%(6,037) | R+11.5 | D+2.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.2%(2,041) | 82.4%(10,378) | R+66.2 | R+4.1 |
| 2020 | 17.5%(2,247) | 79.6%(10,236) | R+62.1 | R+12.0 |
| 2018 | 24.3%(2,326) | 74.5%(7,118) | R+50.1 | R+3.5 |
| 2014 | 22.3%(1,500) | 69.0%(4,631) | R+46.6 | R+6.6 |
| 2012 | 26.9%(3,100) | 67.0%(7,710) | R+40.0 | R+0.5 |
| 2008 | 28.6%(3,385) | 68.2%(8,056) | R+39.5 | R+37.5 |
| 2006 | 48.3%(4,734) | 50.4%(4,936) | R+2.1 | R+9.2 |
| 2002 | 52.6%(5,319) | 45.4%(4,593) | D+7.2 | D+37.0 |
| 2000 | 34.1%(3,202) | 64.0%(6,002) | R+29.9 | R+26.1 |
| 1996 | 47.4%(4,272) | 51.1%(4,609) | R+3.7 | D+4.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21.4%(2,053) | 77.5%(7,425) | R+56.1 | R+9.8 |
| 2014 | 20.7%(1,369) | 67.0%(4,428) | R+46.3 | R+35.5 |
| 2010 | 43.2%(4,052) | 54.0%(5,063) | R+10.8 | R+66.8 |
| 2006 | 76.9%(7,539) | 20.9%(2,049) | D+56.0 | D+38.0 |
| 2002 | 57.7%(5,928) | 39.8%(4,083) | D+18.0 | D+45.3 |
| 1998 | 34.3%(2,183) | 61.6%(3,920) | R+27.3 | R+29.0 |
| 1994 | 50.5%(4,533) | 48.8%(4,379) | D+1.7 | R+31.9 |
| 1990 | 65.3%(2,856) | 31.7%(1,387) | D+33.6 | R+13.3 |
| 1986 | 73.5%(5,827) | 26.6%(2,106) | D+46.9 | D+45.8 |
| 1982 | 50.5%(3,588) | 49.5%(3,511) | D+1.1 | R+10.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab