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County record · fips 47027 · Tennessee

ClayTN

Republican ×5 since 2008reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Tennessee and national vote
2024 result
R+67.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
28–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/39
51% of its elections
Closest election
2004
D+0.8
this countyTennesseenational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1976+46.5 ptsDemocrats
1968-41.5 ptsRepublicans
1964+37.5 ptsDemocrats
1932+37.1 ptsDemocrats
1944-33.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,670
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$39,972
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
25%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Clinton, KY · Cumberland, KY · Monroe, KY · Jackson, TN · Macon, TN · Overton, TN · Pickett, TN