Knox County, Indiana: Northern Rural Secular
Indiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+50.3
2024 Margin
R+2.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
36K
Population
Knox County, Indiana voted R+50.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,236 votes (74.3%). This represented a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+50.3
2020→2024 SwingR+2.9%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population36,282
Median Age
38.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$58,173(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
65.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.0%(3,625) | 74.3%(11,236) | R+50.3 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 25.4%(4,067) | 72.8%(11,655) | R+47.4 | R+0.6 |
| 2016 | 24.2%(3,772) | 71.0%(11,077) | R+46.8 | R+17.9 |
| 2012 | 34.5%(5,228) | 63.5%(9,612) | R+28.9 | R+22.4 |
| 2008 | 46.1%(7,569) | 52.6%(8,639) | R+6.5 | D+21.1 |
| 2004 | 35.9%(5,649) | 63.4%(9,990) | R+27.6 | R+13.1 |
| 2000 | 41.9%(6,300) | 56.4%(8,485) | R+14.5 | R+18.4 |
| 1996 | 45.1%(7,003) | 41.2%(6,395) | D+3.9 | D+3.7 |
| 1992 | 38.9%(6,718) | 38.7%(6,683) | D+0.2 | D+16.8 |
| 1988 | 41.5%(7,006) | 58.1%(9,813) | R+16.6 | D+8.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.9%(3,501) | 72.3%(10,167) | R+47.4 | D+3.0 |
| 2022 | 23.4%(2,369) | 73.8%(7,468) | R+50.4 | R+19.5 |
| 2018 | 31.5%(3,977) | 62.4%(7,876) | R+30.9 | R+22.2 |
| 2016 | 43.0%(6,503) | 51.7%(7,816) | R+8.7 | R+8.1 |
| 2012 | 46.9%(6,873) | 47.5%(6,959) | R+0.6 | D+2.7 |
| 2010 | 45.9%(5,230) | 49.1%(5,604) | R+3.3 | D+83.9 |
| 2006 | 0.0%(0) | 87.2%(8,764) | R+87.2 | R+131.2 |
| 2004 | 71.5%(11,130) | 27.5%(4,275) | D+44.1 | D+80.7 |
| 2000 | 30.9%(4,549) | 67.5%(9,940) | R+36.6 | R+86.5 |
| 1998 | 74.5%(9,101) | 24.6%(3,003) | D+49.9 | D+83.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.6%(3,813) | 68.8%(9,880) | R+42.3 | D+10.8 |
| 2020 | 17.7%(2,809) | 70.8%(11,210) | R+53.0 | R+66.6 |
| 2016 | 55.8%(8,597) | 42.3%(6,511) | D+13.6 | R+18.6 |
| 2012 | 65.2%(9,911) | 33.1%(5,031) | D+32.1 | D+25.4 |
| 2008 | 52.1%(8,165) | 45.5%(7,119) | D+6.7 | D+5.2 |
| 2004 | 50.0%(7,797) | 48.5%(7,569) | D+1.5 | R+29.2 |
| 2000 | 64.8%(9,619) | 34.1%(5,063) | D+30.7 | D+5.9 |
| 1996 | 61.5%(9,398) | 36.7%(5,614) | D+24.8 | R+0.3 |
| 1992 | 62.0%(10,264) | 36.9%(6,109) | D+25.1 | D+3.5 |
| 1988 | 60.8%(10,133) | 39.2%(6,539) | D+21.6 | D+23.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(85.9%) | Nikki Haley(14.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(79.6%) | Bernie Sanders(8.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(50.5%) | Hillary Clinton(49.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(66.7%) | Ted Cruz(26.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(66.3%) | Barack Obama(33.7%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee