Dunklin County, Missouri: Northern Rural Secular
Missouri · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+61.8
2024 Margin
R+4.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
28K
Population
Dunklin County, Missouri voted R+61.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 8,096 votes (80.55%). This represented a R+4.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+61.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population28,283
Median Age
39.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
12.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$44,868(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
75.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
11.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
61.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
34.1%(+17.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.2%(-1.0 vs US)
Catholic
2.4%(-16.3 vs US)
Black Protestant
1.1%(-1.1 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:39.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.9%↑
18-29
8.1%↓
30-44
16.7%↓
45-64
30.8%↑
65+
18.5%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
16.1%Retail TradeAbove avg
13.3%EducationBelow avg
6.7%AgricultureVery high
6.5%HealthcareVery low
4.9%ConstructionBelow avg
4.8%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.8%(1,885) | 80.5%(8,096) | R+61.8 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 21.1%(2,200) | 78.1%(8,135) | R+57.0 | R+3.4 |
| 2016 | 22.3%(2,360) | 75.9%(8,026) | R+53.6 | R+23.4 |
| 2012 | 34.1%(3,636) | 64.3%(6,850) | R+30.2 | R+8.9 |
| 2008 | 38.6%(4,540) | 59.9%(7,044) | R+21.3 | R+5.7 |
| 2004 | 42.0%(4,901) | 57.5%(6,720) | R+15.6 | R+11.0 |
| 2000 | 47.0%(4,947) | 51.5%(5,426) | R+4.5 | R+20.9 |
| 1996 | 53.4%(5,428) | 37.0%(3,766) | D+16.3 | R+3.3 |
| 1992 | 54.7%(6,277) | 35.1%(4,024) | D+19.6 | D+17.2 |
| 1988 | 51.2%(5,281) | 48.7%(5,026) | D+2.5 | D+12.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.7%(1,794) | 81.3%(7,786) | R+62.5 | R+1.0 |
| 2022 | 19.2%(1,163) | 80.8%(4,884) | R+61.5 | R+12.6 |
| 2018 | 25.5%(1,988) | 74.5%(5,802) | R+49.0 | R+17.8 |
| 2016 | 34.4%(3,433) | 65.6%(6,536) | R+31.1 | R+36.5 |
| 2012 | 52.7%(5,347) | 47.3%(4,806) | D+5.3 | D+34.5 |
| 2010 | 35.4%(2,363) | 64.6%(4,306) | R+29.1 | R+27.2 |
| 2006 | 49.0%(3,984) | 51.0%(4,138) | R+1.9 | D+19.3 |
| 2004 | 39.4%(4,450) | 60.6%(6,840) | R+21.2 | R+16.8 |
| 2002 | 47.8%(3,506) | 52.2%(3,828) | R+4.4 | R+8.2 |
| 2000 | 51.9%(5,441) | 48.1%(5,043) | D+3.8 | D+11.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.0%(1,652) | 83.0%(8,040) | R+65.9 | R+10.8 |
| 2020 | 22.4%(2,281) | 77.5%(7,880) | R+55.1 | R+13.8 |
| 2016 | 29.4%(3,014) | 70.6%(7,253) | R+41.3 | R+52.0 |
| 2012 | 55.4%(5,657) | 44.6%(4,560) | D+10.7 | R+4.1 |
| 2008 | 57.4%(6,458) | 42.6%(4,792) | D+14.8 | D+21.1 |
| 2004 | 46.9%(5,302) | 53.1%(6,015) | R+6.3 | R+19.9 |
| 2000 | 56.8%(5,875) | 43.2%(4,471) | D+13.6 | R+22.4 |
| 1996 | 68.0%(6,858) | 32.0%(3,232) | D+35.9 | D+14.6 |
| 1992 | 60.6%(6,640) | 39.4%(4,309) | D+21.3 | D+37.7 |
| 1988 | 41.8%(4,178) | 58.2%(5,822) | R+16.4 | R+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(67.9%) | Bernie Sanders(24.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(61.0%) | Bernie Sanders(37.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(56.1%) | Ted Cruz(32.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(78.4%) | Barack Obama(18.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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