Benton County, Missouri: null
Missouri · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+59.1
2024 Margin
R+2.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
19K
Population
Benton County, Missouri voted R+59.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 8,526 votes (79.17%). This represented a R+2.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.1
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-2.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+59.1
2020→2024 SwingR+2.5%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population19,394
Median Age
54.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$50,229(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
83.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
12.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.1%(2,166) | 79.2%(8,526) | R+59.1 | -2.5 |
| 2020 | 20.8%(2,180) | 77.3%(8,109) | R+56.5 | -2.4 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(2,025) | 75.2%(7,213) | R+54.1 | -19.8 |
| 2012 | 31.9%(2,925) | 66.3%(6,069) | R+34.3 | -12.1 |
| 2008 | 37.9%(3,629) | 60.2%(5,759) | R+22.3 | +2.1 |
| 2004 | 37.5%(3,381) | 61.9%(5,575) | R+24.4 | -10.2 |
| 2000 | 41.8%(3,150) | 56.0%(4,218) | R+14.2 | -15.7 |
| 1996 | 44.6%(2,996) | 43.1%(2,895) | D+1.5 | -7.9 |
| 1992 | 43.9%(3,195) | 34.5%(2,511) | D+9.4 | +22.6 |
| 1988 | 43.2%(2,654) | 56.4%(3,467) | R+13.2 | +12.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.1%(2,468) | 74.5%(7,966) | R+51.4 | +1.2 |
| 2022 | 23.7%(1,773) | 76.3%(5,712) | R+52.6 | -12.3 |
| 2018 | 27.8%(2,318) | 68.0%(5,685) | R+40.3 | -11.0 |
| 2016 | 32.5%(3,097) | 61.9%(5,891) | R+29.3 | -27.2 |
| 2012 | 45.1%(4,083) | 47.2%(4,277) | R+2.1 | +30.9 |
| 2010 | 29.8%(2,217) | 62.8%(4,676) | R+33.0 | -30.7 |
| 2006 | 45.6%(3,457) | 48.0%(3,637) | R+2.4 | +24.7 |
| 2004 | 35.9%(3,216) | 63.0%(5,644) | R+27.1 | -18.4 |
| 2002 | 45.0%(2,901) | 53.7%(3,464) | R+8.7 | -0.3 |
| 2000 | 45.2%(3,422) | 53.7%(4,061) | R+8.4 | +6.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.0%(2,229) | 76.6%(8,151) | R+55.7 | +0.3 |
| 2020 | 20.9%(2,179) | 76.8%(8,017) | R+56.0 | -26.1 |
| 2016 | 33.5%(3,199) | 63.4%(6,047) | R+29.9 | -25.2 |
| 2012 | 46.3%(4,213) | 50.9%(4,641) | R+4.7 | -19.2 |
| 2008 | 56.1%(5,353) | 41.6%(3,967) | D+14.5 | +29.2 |
| 2004 | 42.0%(3,767) | 56.7%(5,088) | R+14.7 | -7.5 |
| 2000 | 45.6%(3,407) | 52.8%(3,944) | R+7.2 | -15.2 |
| 1996 | 52.4%(3,520) | 44.4%(2,979) | D+8.1 | -0.6 |
| 1992 | 54.3%(3,859) | 45.7%(3,245) | D+8.6 | +39.9 |
| 1988 | 34.1%(2,083) | 65.3%(3,990) | R+31.2 | -5.8 |