County record · fips 05057 · Arkansas
HempsteadAR
Republican ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Arkansas and national vote
2024 result
R+40.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1884
D+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +72.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -54.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -49.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +41.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +40.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
19,508
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$46,787
2024 dollars
Non-white
49%
Rural
56%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Howard, AR · Lafayette, AR · Little River, AR · Miller, AR · Nevada, AR · Pike, AR