Putnam County, Indiana: null
Indiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+51.9
2024 Margin
R+1.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
37K
Population
Putnam County, Indiana voted R+51.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 12,566 votes (74.95%). This represented a R+1.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.8
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+51.9
2020→2024 SwingR+1.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population36,726
Median Age
38.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
26.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$70,609(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
73.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.1%(3,871) | 75.0%(12,566) | R+51.9 | -1.7 |
| 2020 | 23.8%(3,946) | 74.0%(12,278) | R+50.2 | -1.1 |
| 2016 | 22.6%(3,356) | 71.8%(10,637) | R+49.1 | -16.6 |
| 2012 | 32.6%(4,507) | 65.1%(9,005) | R+32.5 | -20.6 |
| 2008 | 43.3%(6,334) | 55.2%(8,086) | R+12.0 | +24.6 |
| 2004 | 31.2%(4,103) | 67.8%(8,908) | R+36.6 | -9.4 |
| 2000 | 34.7%(4,123) | 61.9%(7,352) | R+27.2 | -10.0 |
| 1996 | 34.1%(3,962) | 51.3%(5,958) | R+17.2 | -1.8 |
| 1992 | 28.9%(3,487) | 44.3%(5,341) | R+15.4 | +14.3 |
| 1988 | 34.9%(3,850) | 64.6%(7,119) | R+29.7 | +9.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.3%(3,572) | 74.4%(11,918) | R+52.1 | -4.8 |
| 2022 | 22.7%(2,254) | 70.0%(6,954) | R+47.3 | -11.2 |
| 2018 | 29.5%(3,512) | 65.7%(7,814) | R+36.1 | -0.8 |
| 2016 | 29.4%(4,319) | 64.7%(9,510) | R+35.3 | -22.7 |
| 2012 | 39.8%(5,196) | 52.4%(6,839) | R+12.6 | +12.1 |
| 2010 | 34.0%(3,452) | 58.7%(5,964) | R+24.7 | +65.1 |
| 2006 | 0.0%(0) | 89.8%(7,352) | R+89.8 | -109.0 |
| 2004 | 59.1%(7,683) | 39.9%(5,185) | D+19.2 | +68.0 |
| 2000 | 24.5%(2,792) | 73.3%(8,359) | R+48.8 | -73.2 |
| 1998 | 61.5%(5,706) | 37.0%(3,437) | D+24.4 | +76.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6%(4,138) | 66.0%(10,675) | R+40.4 | -1.0 |
| 2020 | 17.4%(2,876) | 56.8%(9,375) | R+39.3 | -11.7 |
| 2016 | 34.5%(5,049) | 62.1%(9,094) | R+27.6 | -11.3 |
| 2012 | 38.7%(5,309) | 55.0%(7,558) | R+16.4 | +17.3 |
| 2008 | 31.9%(4,597) | 65.6%(9,443) | R+33.7 | -10.8 |
| 2004 | 37.8%(4,984) | 60.8%(8,002) | R+22.9 | -31.4 |
| 2000 | 53.1%(6,273) | 44.7%(5,275) | D+8.5 | +8.6 |
| 1996 | 49.0%(5,637) | 49.1%(5,657) | R+0.2 | -18.6 |
| 1992 | 58.6%(6,797) | 40.1%(4,653) | D+18.5 | +14.9 |
| 1988 | 51.8%(5,732) | 48.2%(5,335) | D+3.6 | +8.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(82.6%) | Nikki Haley(17.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(77.8%) | Bernie Sanders(10.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(55.0%) | Hillary Clinton(45.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(56.0%) | Ted Cruz(37.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.6%) | Barack Obama(44.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee