Tipton County, Tennessee: Deep Red Country
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+52.8
2024 Margin
R+4.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
61K
Population
Tipton County, Tennessee voted R+52.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 20,303 votes (75.95%). This represented a R+4.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+52.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.4%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population60,970
Median Age
38.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$70,674(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
73.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
17.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
77.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
38.6%(+22.1 vs US)
Black Protestant
10.3%(+8.1 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.8%
Catholic
0.2%(-18.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:38.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.9%
18-29
8.1%↓
30-44
19.6%
45-64
33.2%↑
65+
15.3%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.9%ManufacturingAbove avg
12.2%ConstructionAbove avg
9.7%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.2%EducationBelow avg
5.2%HealthcareVery low
5.1%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.1%(6,178) | 76.0%(20,303) | R+52.8 | R+4.4 |
| 2020 | 25.0%(6,837) | 73.5%(20,070) | R+48.5 | R+1.1 |
| 2016 | 24.6%(5,785) | 72.0%(16,910) | R+47.4 | R+7.8 |
| 2012 | 29.6%(7,133) | 69.2%(16,672) | R+39.6 | R+3.1 |
| 2008 | 31.3%(7,931) | 67.8%(17,165) | R+36.5 | R+5.1 |
| 2004 | 34.0%(7,379) | 65.4%(14,178) | R+31.4 | R+8.6 |
| 2000 | 38.1%(6,300) | 60.8%(10,070) | R+22.8 | R+16.2 |
| 1996 | 43.8%(6,596) | 50.4%(7,585) | R+6.6 | D+1.5 |
| 1992 | 41.2%(5,652) | 49.3%(6,757) | R+8.1 | D+14.4 |
| 1988 | 38.6%(3,824) | 61.0%(6,052) | R+22.5 | R+1.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.5%(5,839) | 75.5%(19,625) | R+53.0 | R+0.2 |
| 2020 | 22.2%(5,784) | 75.1%(19,554) | R+52.9 | R+12.8 |
| 2018 | 29.0%(5,625) | 69.0%(13,390) | R+40.0 | D+7.0 |
| 2014 | 23.2%(2,825) | 70.3%(8,550) | R+47.0 | D+2.7 |
| 2012 | 23.4%(5,264) | 73.2%(16,480) | R+49.8 | D+1.5 |
| 2008 | 22.9%(5,299) | 74.2%(17,157) | R+51.3 | R+33.7 |
| 2006 | 40.6%(6,775) | 58.2%(9,717) | R+17.6 | D+12.5 |
| 2002 | 34.0%(4,678) | 64.1%(8,821) | R+30.1 | D+9.7 |
| 2000 | 28.9%(4,593) | 68.7%(10,933) | R+39.8 | R+33.2 |
| 1996 | 46.1%(6,885) | 52.8%(7,878) | R+6.7 | D+22.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25.4%(4,908) | 72.8%(14,074) | R+47.5 | D+13.4 |
| 2014 | 17.0%(2,104) | 77.9%(9,636) | R+60.9 | R+21.9 |
| 2010 | 29.7%(4,706) | 68.6%(10,880) | R+39.0 | R+66.7 |
| 2006 | 63.0%(10,433) | 35.3%(5,843) | D+27.7 | D+48.7 |
| 2002 | 38.6%(5,192) | 59.5%(8,015) | R+21.0 | D+30.6 |
| 1998 | 22.9%(1,735) | 74.5%(5,645) | R+51.6 | R+23.5 |
| 1994 | 35.1%(4,003) | 63.3%(7,203) | R+28.1 | R+33.3 |
| 1990 | 50.7%(2,047) | 45.5%(1,837) | D+5.2 | R+12.8 |
| 1986 | 59.0%(4,242) | 41.0%(2,951) | D+17.9 | D+9.3 |
| 1982 | 54.3%(4,241) | 45.7%(3,563) | D+8.7 | D+5.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab