County record · fips 05031 · Arkansas
CraigheadAR
Republican ×6 since 2004all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Arkansas and national vote
2024 result
R+38.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–12
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/39
54% of its elections
Closest election
2000
D+0.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +71.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +69.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1980 | -46.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -44.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -38.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
113,249
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$59,548
2024 dollars
Non-white
29%
Rural
34%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Greene, AR · Jackson, AR · Lawrence, AR · Mississippi, AR · Poinsett, AR · Dunklin, MO