Williamson County, Tennessee: Deep Red Country
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+32.4
2024 Margin
R+6.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
248K
Population
Williamson County, Tennessee voted R+32.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 94,562 votes (65.36%). This represented a R+6.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+32.4
2020→2024 SwingR+6.3%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population247,726
Median Age
40.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
61.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$125,943(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
79.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
4.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
5.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020EvangelicalStrongly R
31.7%(+15.2 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
10.7%(+5.5 vs US)
CatholicSwing vote
9.4%(-9.3 vs US)
Black ProtestantStrongly D
1.2%(-1.0 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
0.8%(-1.2 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:40.0 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
26.3%↑
18-29Lean D, low turnout
7.9%↓
30-44Swing voters
15.4%↓
45-64Lean R, high turnout
36.2%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
14.3%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSProfessional ServicesAbove avg
15.7%Retail Trade
11.3%Education
8.6%ManufacturingBelow avg
7.6%HealthcareVery low
4.6%ConstructionBelow avg
4.6%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.0%(47,695) | 65.4%(94,562) | R+32.4 | R+6.3 |
| 2020 | 36.1%(50,161) | 62.2%(86,469) | R+26.1 | D+8.9 |
| 2016 | 29.2%(31,013) | 64.2%(68,212) | R+35.0 | D+11.5 |
| 2012 | 26.1%(25,142) | 72.6%(69,850) | R+46.5 | R+7.0 |
| 2008 | 29.8%(27,886) | 69.3%(64,858) | R+39.5 | D+5.4 |
| 2004 | 27.3%(21,732) | 72.1%(57,451) | R+44.8 | R+10.3 |
| 2000 | 32.1%(18,745) | 66.6%(38,901) | R+34.5 | R+7.0 |
| 1996 | 33.6%(15,231) | 61.0%(27,699) | R+27.5 | R+5.2 |
| 1992 | 32.5%(13,053) | 54.8%(22,015) | R+22.3 | D+22.7 |
| 1988 | 27.3%(7,864) | 72.3%(20,847) | R+45.0 | R+0.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.5%(46,785) | 65.8%(94,791) | R+33.3 | D+1.4 |
| 2020 | 31.6%(43,432) | 66.2%(91,155) | R+34.7 | R+16.2 |
| 2018 | 40.4%(42,611) | 58.9%(62,039) | R+18.4 | D+32.3 |
| 2014 | 21.5%(12,660) | 72.3%(42,501) | R+50.8 | D+8.5 |
| 2012 | 17.9%(16,789) | 77.2%(72,402) | R+59.3 | R+5.3 |
| 2008 | 21.5%(19,405) | 75.5%(68,258) | R+54.0 | R+19.4 |
| 2006 | 32.2%(19,682) | 66.9%(40,852) | R+34.6 | D+6.4 |
| 2002 | 29.1%(15,044) | 70.2%(36,272) | R+41.1 | D+21.6 |
| 2000 | 17.4%(9,768) | 80.1%(44,850) | R+62.7 | R+9.9 |
| 1996 | 22.9%(10,141) | 75.8%(33,495) | R+52.8 | R+12.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32.8%(34,647) | 64.5%(68,189) | R+31.8 | D+34.8 |
| 2014 | 13.2%(7,501) | 79.7%(45,329) | R+66.5 | R+4.8 |
| 2010 | 18.3%(11,085) | 80.1%(48,518) | R+61.8 | R+77.7 |
| 2006 | 57.6%(35,058) | 41.7%(25,384) | D+15.9 | D+32.5 |
| 2002 | 41.3%(21,358) | 57.9%(29,965) | R+16.6 | D+43.6 |
| 1998 | 19.3%(5,045) | 79.6%(20,776) | R+60.2 | R+50.9 |
| 1994 | 45.1%(15,826) | 54.5%(19,107) | R+9.3 | R+22.3 |
| 1990 | 55.4%(7,846) | 42.4%(6,016) | D+12.9 | D+37.8 |
| 1986 | 37.5%(7,683) | 62.5%(12,782) | R+24.9 | D+19.5 |
| 1982 | 27.8%(4,862) | 72.2%(12,623) | R+44.4 | R+8.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab