County record · fips 05007 · Arkansas
BentonAR
Republican ×19 since 1952all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Arkansas and national vote
2024 result
R+27.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+2.8
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +143.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +65.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +50.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -44.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +34.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
303,632
College (BA+)
38%
Median income
$93,506
2024 dollars
Non-white
42%
Rural
24%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Carroll, AR · Madison, AR · Washington, AR · Barry, MO · McDonald, MO · Adair, OK · Delaware, OK