Benton County, Arkansas: Professional Migration
Arkansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+27.0
2024 Margin
R+0.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1952
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
284K
Population
Benton County, Arkansas voted R+27.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 79,907 votes (62.14%). This represented a R+0.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
7.3
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+27.0
2020→2024 SwingR+0.5%
Voting StreakR since 1952
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population284,333
Median Age
35.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
49.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$85,269(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
61.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
18.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
4.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
67.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.2%(45,231) | 62.1%(79,907) | R+27.0 | -0.5 |
| 2020 | 35.2%(42,249) | 61.7%(73,965) | R+26.4 | +9.0 |
| 2016 | 30.2%(28,005) | 65.6%(60,871) | R+35.4 | +5.0 |
| 2012 | 28.6%(22,636) | 69.0%(54,646) | R+40.4 | -3.9 |
| 2008 | 30.7%(23,331) | 67.2%(51,124) | R+36.5 | +1.4 |
| 2004 | 30.5%(20,756) | 68.4%(46,571) | R+37.9 | -5.2 |
| 2000 | 32.2%(17,277) | 64.9%(34,838) | R+32.7 | -18.4 |
| 1996 | 37.6%(17,205) | 51.9%(23,748) | R+14.3 | -1.9 |
| 1992 | 36.5%(15,774) | 48.8%(21,126) | R+12.4 | +31.3 |
| 1988 | 27.6%(9,399) | 71.2%(24,295) | R+43.7 | +9.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 27.8%(17,511) | 67.3%(42,358) | R+39.5 | -109.8 |
| 2008 | 70.3%(48,459) | 0.0%(0) | D+70.3 | +97.6 |
| 2002 | 36.4%(16,699) | 63.6%(29,237) | R+27.3 | +19.1 |
| 1996 | 26.8%(12,224) | 73.2%(33,369) | R+46.4 | -146.4 |
| 1990 | 100.0%(20,037) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | +122.6 |
| 1984 | 38.7%(11,955) | 61.3%(18,923) | R+22.6 | -56.5 |
| 1978 | 64.5%(12,247) | 30.7%(5,817) | D+33.9 | +17.2 |
| 1972 | 58.3%(11,038) | 41.7%(7,886) | D+16.7 | -83.3 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(6,508) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | +12.5 |
| 1948 | 87.5%(5,358) | 0.0%(0) | D+87.5 | -12.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 28.8%(22,316) | 68.6%(53,185) | R+39.8 | +2.1 |
| 2014 | 27.2%(17,122) | 69.2%(43,535) | R+42.0 | -47.8 |
| 2010 | 52.1%(27,715) | 46.3%(24,600) | D+5.9 | +26.0 |
| 2006 | 38.7%(18,811) | 58.8%(28,608) | R+20.1 | +15.7 |
| 2002 | 32.1%(14,693) | 67.9%(31,077) | R+35.8 | +11.4 |
| 1998 | 25.2%(9,627) | 72.3%(27,672) | R+47.1 | -39.0 |
| 1994 | 45.9%(15,027) | 54.1%(17,709) | R+8.2 | -13.1 |
| 1990 | 52.5%(14,010) | 47.5%(12,699) | D+4.9 | -11.1 |
| 1986 | 58.0%(14,101) | 42.0%(10,209) | D+16.0 | +19.1 |
| 1984 | 48.4%(15,608) | 51.6%(16,618) | R+3.1 | +20.3 |