Wabash County, Indiana: Deep Red Country

Indiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+50.7

2024 Margin

R+0.9%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 1968

Voting Streak

31K

Population

Wabash County, Indiana voted R+50.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,425 votes (74.57%). This represented a R+0.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+50.7

2020→2024 SwingR+0.9%

Voting StreakR since 1968

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population30,976

Median Age

42.8(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

21.6%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$66,194(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

92.9%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

3.0%(US: 18.6%)

Homeownership

80.4%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

10.8%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

6.8%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

2.7%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Evangelical

19.6%(+3.1 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

11.5%(+6.3 vs US)

Catholic

3.1%(-15.6 vs US)

Black Protestant

0.5%(-1.7 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:42.8 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

21.1%

18-29

8.9%↓

30-44

15.8%↓

45-64

33.0%↑

65+

21.3%↑

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

ManufacturingVery high

28.8%

Retail Trade

9.1%

Education

7.3%

HealthcareVery low

5.8%

ConstructionBelow avg

4.9%

Professional ServicesVery low

3.8%

Political relevance:

Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debatesProfessional Services: College-educated base

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	23.9%(3,335)	74.6%(10,425)	R+50.7	R+0.9
2020	24.0%(3,494)	73.8%(10,762)	R+49.9	D+0.3
2016	22.3%(3,018)	72.5%(9,819)	R+50.2	R+14.0
2012	30.8%(3,973)	67.0%(8,644)	R+36.2	R+16.2
2008	39.3%(5,456)	59.4%(8,238)	R+20.1	D+21.8
2004	28.8%(3,920)	70.6%(9,607)	R+41.8	R+10.4
2000	33.2%(4,277)	64.6%(8,321)	R+31.4	R+12.8
1996	35.2%(4,577)	53.8%(6,990)	R+18.6	R+1.7
1992	29.9%(4,518)	46.8%(7,062)	R+16.9	D+20.4
1988	31.1%(4,168)	68.4%(9,153)	R+37.3	D+4.0

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	22.7%(2,973)	77.3%(10,102)	R+54.5	D+2.8
2022	21.4%(2,046)	78.6%(7,530)	R+57.3	R+15.7
2018	29.2%(3,159)	70.8%(7,658)	R+41.6	R+4.3
2016	31.4%(3,925)	68.7%(8,595)	R+37.3	R+13.2
2012	37.9%(4,454)	62.1%(7,287)	R+24.1	D+13.4
2010	31.2%(2,571)	68.8%(5,666)	R+37.6	D+62.4
2006	0.0%(0)	100.0%(5,653)	R+100.0	R+104.1
2004	52.0%(6,853)	48.0%(6,313)	D+4.1	D+53.7
2000	25.2%(3,167)	74.8%(9,404)	R+49.6	R+60.9
1998	55.6%(4,739)	44.4%(3,781)	D+11.2	D+46.7

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	27.0%(3,384)	73.0%(9,158)	R+46.0	D+12.0
2020	21.0%(2,421)	79.0%(9,111)	R+58.0	R+24.1
2016	33.0%(4,262)	67.0%(8,636)	R+33.9	R+8.3
2012	37.2%(4,512)	62.8%(7,622)	R+25.6	D+6.2
2008	34.1%(4,434)	65.9%(8,578)	R+31.9	R+0.8
2004	34.5%(4,569)	65.5%(8,691)	R+31.1	R+29.9
2000	49.4%(6,215)	50.6%(6,365)	R+1.2	D+8.5
1996	45.1%(5,750)	54.9%(6,990)	R+9.7	R+24.1
1992	57.2%(8,124)	42.8%(6,080)	D+14.4	D+18.2
1988	48.1%(6,379)	51.9%(6,889)	R+3.8	D+15.7

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(82.9%)	Nikki Haley(17.1%)	✓
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(79.6%)	Bernie Sanders(12.7%)	✓
2016	Dem	Bernie Sanders(54.4%)	Hillary Clinton(45.6%)	✗
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(52.0%)	Ted Cruz(39.2%)	✓
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(56.9%)	Barack Obama(43.1%)	✗