County record · fips 47041 · Tennessee
DeKalbTN
Republican ×6 since 2004all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Tennessee and national vote
2024 result
R+63.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
26–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1896
R+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +61.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -52.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | +48.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +38.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1992 | +36.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
20,959
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$53,153
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
Rural
76%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Cannon, TN · Putnam, TN · Smith, TN · Warren, TN · White, TN · Wilson, TN