Okmulgee County, Oklahoma: Deep Red Country
Oklahoma · Presidential Elections 1908–2024
R+42.7
2024 Margin
R+5.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2004
Voting Streak
37K
Population
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma voted R+42.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,100 votes (70.39%). This represented a R+5.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+42.7
2020→2024 SwingR+5.5%
Voting StreakR since 2004
Elections on Record30
Demographics
Population36,706
Median Age
39.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$50,819(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
61.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.5%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
70.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020EvangelicalStrongly R
55.3%(+38.8 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
6.7%(+1.5 vs US)
CatholicSwing vote
2.5%(-16.2 vs US)
Black ProtestantStrongly D
1.7%(-0.5 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
1.3%(-0.7 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:39.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
23.7%
18-29Lean D, low turnout
9.3%↓
30-44Swing voters
17.6%
45-64Lean R, high turnout
31.1%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
18.4%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.9%Manufacturing
10.2%Education
8.9%Construction
8.0%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.1%HealthcareVery low
3.7%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.7%(3,979) | 70.4%(10,100) | R+42.7 | R+5.5 |
| 2020 | 30.4%(4,357) | 67.5%(9,668) | R+37.1 | R+4.4 |
| 2016 | 31.4%(4,385) | 64.1%(8,944) | R+32.7 | R+15.2 |
| 2012 | 41.3%(5,432) | 58.7%(7,731) | R+17.5 | R+0.5 |
| 2008 | 41.5%(6,191) | 58.5%(8,727) | R+17.0 | R+10.7 |
| 2004 | 46.8%(7,367) | 53.2%(8,363) | R+6.3 | R+16.9 |
| 2000 | 54.5%(7,186) | 44.0%(5,797) | D+10.5 | R+14.3 |
| 1996 | 56.6%(7,555) | 31.8%(4,246) | D+24.8 | D+4.2 |
| 1992 | 50.4%(7,767) | 29.7%(4,586) | D+20.6 | D+2.1 |
| 1988 | 59.0%(8,262) | 40.5%(5,674) | D+18.5 | D+26.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31.5%(6,688) | 65.2%(13,858) | R+33.8 | R+1.5 |
| 2020 | 31.6%(4,510) | 63.9%(9,114) | R+32.3 | D+2.8 |
| 2016 | 29.3%(4,064) | 64.3%(8,936) | R+35.1 | R+10.1 |
| 2014 | 36.0%(2,945) | 61.0%(4,986) | R+25.0 | D+4.2 |
| 2010 | 34.0%(3,469) | 63.2%(6,442) | R+29.2 | R+33.2 |
| 2008 | 50.2%(7,093) | 46.2%(6,521) | D+4.0 | R+11.4 |
| 2004 | 56.1%(8,775) | 40.7%(6,360) | D+15.4 | D+13.1 |
| 2002 | 46.7%(5,068) | 44.3%(4,809) | D+2.4 | D+5.3 |
| 1998 | 47.4%(4,086) | 50.3%(4,338) | R+2.9 | R+20.9 |
| 1996 | 57.8%(7,579) | 39.8%(5,215) | D+18.0 | D+5.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.4%(4,186) | 58.2%(6,187) | R+18.8 | R+9.8 |
| 2018 | 43.9%(4,849) | 53.0%(5,846) | R+9.0 | R+4.3 |
| 2014 | 46.1%(3,780) | 50.8%(4,165) | R+4.7 | D+0.0 |
| 2010 | 47.6%(4,906) | 52.4%(5,393) | R+4.7 | R+55.7 |
| 2006 | 75.5%(7,321) | 24.5%(2,378) | D+51.0 | D+28.7 |
| 2002 | 52.3%(5,823) | 30.0%(3,341) | D+22.3 | D+1.1 |
| 1998 | 60.1%(5,291) | 39.0%(3,428) | D+21.2 | D+8.2 |
| 1994 | 44.2%(4,718) | 31.2%(3,335) | D+12.9 | R+29.0 |
| 1990 | 65.3%(6,811) | 23.3%(2,432) | D+42.0 | D+38.6 |
| 1986 | 48.3%(5,581) | 44.9%(5,198) | D+3.3 | R+42.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab