Fayette County, Ohio: Deep Red Country

Ohio · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+55.0

2024 Margin

R+3.4%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 1968

Voting Streak

29K

Population

Fayette County, Ohio voted R+55.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,706 votes (76.94%). This represented a R+3.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+55.0

2020→2024 SwingR+3.4%

Voting StreakR since 1968

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population28,951

Median Age

41.2(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

13.8%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$56,773(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

90.9%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

2.4%(US: 18.6%)

Black

1.9%(US: 12.3%)

Homeownership

63.0%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

16.0%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

6.1%(US: 6.4%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Evangelical

34.2%(+17.7 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

9.0%(+3.8 vs US)

Catholic

3.0%(-15.7 vs US)

Black Protestant

0.3%(-1.9 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:41.2 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

23.7%

18-29

7.8%↓

30-44

17.5%

45-64

33.1%↑

65+

17.9%

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

ManufacturingVery high

21.5%

Retail Trade

10.6%

ConstructionAbove avg

9.0%

Education

7.9%

Professional ServicesVery low

6.0%

HealthcareVery low

3.4%

Political relevance:

Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	22.0%(2,773)	76.9%(9,706)	R+55.0	R+3.4
2020	23.6%(2,975)	75.1%(9,473)	R+51.5	R+5.1
2016	24.2%(2,739)	70.6%(7,995)	R+46.4	R+25.1
2012	38.2%(4,249)	59.5%(6,620)	R+21.3	D+1.8
2008	37.6%(4,401)	60.6%(7,102)	R+23.1	D+2.8
2004	36.9%(4,334)	62.7%(7,376)	R+25.9	R+0.8
2000	36.3%(3,363)	61.3%(5,685)	R+25.0	R+12.9
1996	38.1%(3,665)	50.3%(4,831)	R+12.1	D+7.1
1992	29.5%(2,976)	48.7%(4,916)	R+19.2	D+20.9
1988	29.6%(2,623)	69.7%(6,186)	R+40.2	D+12.1

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

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	26.9%(3,207)	73.1%(8,712)	R+46.2	D+3.7
2022	25.1%(2,102)	74.9%(6,287)	R+49.9	R+18.6
2018	34.4%(2,914)	65.6%(5,566)	R+31.3	D+22.4
2016	23.2%(2,442)	76.8%(8,097)	R+53.7	R+32.7
2012	39.5%(4,000)	60.5%(6,121)	R+21.0	D+27.0
2010	26.0%(1,908)	74.0%(5,422)	R+47.9	R+37.8
2006	44.9%(3,793)	55.1%(4,651)	R+10.2	D+43.0
2004	23.4%(2,668)	76.6%(8,724)	R+53.2	R+5.1
2000	25.9%(2,267)	74.0%(6,468)	R+48.1	R+19.7
1998	35.8%(2,550)	64.2%(4,576)	R+28.4	D+10.4

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

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	17.6%(1,476)	82.4%(6,913)	R+64.8	R+21.9
2018	28.6%(2,381)	71.4%(5,955)	R+42.9	D+13.7
2014	21.7%(1,339)	78.3%(4,821)	R+56.5	R+32.5
2010	38.0%(2,827)	62.0%(4,614)	R+24.0	R+30.6
2006	53.3%(4,384)	46.7%(3,845)	D+6.5	D+48.2
2002	29.2%(1,807)	70.8%(4,385)	R+41.6	R+18.0
1998	38.2%(2,498)	61.8%(4,045)	R+23.6	D+36.4
1994	20.0%(1,202)	80.0%(4,816)	R+60.0	R+30.4
1990	35.2%(2,327)	64.8%(4,286)	R+29.6	R+20.7
1986	45.5%(3,335)	54.5%(3,988)	R+8.9	R+2.6

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(71.5%)	Bernie Sanders(19.0%)	✓
2016	Dem	Hillary Clinton(57.9%)	Bernie Sanders(41.4%)	✓
2016	GOP	John Kasich(47.1%)	Donald Trump(37.4%)	✗
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(68.9%)	Barack Obama(29.0%)	✗