Wayne County, Indiana: null
Indiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+32.4
2024 Margin
R+3.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
Classification
67K
Population
Wayne County, Indiana voted R+32.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 17,526 votes (65.33%). This represented a R+3.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.4
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+32.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.4%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population66,553
Median Age
40.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$54,854(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
69.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.9%(8,828) | 65.3%(17,526) | R+32.4 | -3.4 |
| 2020 | 34.4%(9,524) | 63.5%(17,567) | R+29.1 | +1.1 |
| 2016 | 32.5%(8,322) | 62.7%(16,028) | R+30.1 | -15.5 |
| 2012 | 41.6%(10,591) | 56.2%(14,321) | R+14.6 | -10.8 |
| 2008 | 47.1%(13,459) | 51.0%(14,558) | R+3.9 | +17.2 |
| 2004 | 39.0%(10,775) | 60.0%(16,586) | R+21.0 | -5.1 |
| 2000 | 40.9%(10,273) | 56.8%(14,273) | R+15.9 | -10.9 |
| 1996 | 42.3%(10,905) | 47.2%(12,188) | R+5.0 | +3.3 |
| 1992 | 36.4%(9,960) | 44.7%(12,221) | R+8.3 | +14.9 |
| 1988 | 38.2%(10,209) | 61.4%(16,388) | R+23.1 | +6.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.8%(8,376) | 64.8%(17,083) | R+33.0 | +1.3 |
| 2022 | 31.2%(5,176) | 65.5%(10,875) | R+34.4 | -15.3 |
| 2018 | 37.9%(7,482) | 56.9%(11,241) | R+19.0 | +2.0 |
| 2016 | 36.2%(9,309) | 57.2%(14,703) | R+21.0 | -21.9 |
| 2012 | 46.5%(11,752) | 45.6%(11,529) | D+0.9 | +26.4 |
| 2010 | 32.6%(5,386) | 58.2%(9,602) | R+25.6 | +54.9 |
| 2006 | 0.0%(0) | 80.5%(10,846) | R+80.5 | -99.6 |
| 2004 | 58.5%(16,081) | 39.4%(10,821) | D+19.1 | +54.1 |
| 2000 | 31.8%(7,590) | 66.7%(15,926) | R+34.9 | -63.1 |
| 1998 | 63.5%(12,704) | 35.3%(7,068) | D+28.1 | +74.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.2%(9,320) | 60.1%(15,907) | R+24.9 | +9.1 |
| 2020 | 27.3%(7,534) | 61.2%(16,914) | R+34.0 | -18.6 |
| 2016 | 37.0%(9,518) | 52.4%(13,472) | R+15.4 | -1.1 |
| 2012 | 40.4%(10,267) | 54.6%(13,895) | R+14.3 | -5.0 |
| 2008 | 43.2%(12,203) | 52.5%(14,832) | R+9.3 | -2.2 |
| 2004 | 45.4%(12,565) | 52.5%(14,530) | R+7.1 | -12.9 |
| 2000 | 52.3%(13,061) | 46.5%(11,617) | D+5.8 | +7.2 |
| 1996 | 48.5%(12,353) | 49.9%(12,724) | R+1.5 | -17.0 |
| 1992 | 57.1%(15,261) | 41.6%(11,106) | D+15.6 | +14.7 |
| 1988 | 50.4%(13,194) | 49.6%(12,980) | D+0.8 | +17.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(79.5%) | Nikki Haley(20.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(77.1%) | Bernie Sanders(14.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(54.4%) | Hillary Clinton(45.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(59.3%) | Ted Cruz(28.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(59.2%) | Barack Obama(40.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee