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County record · fips 47095 · Tennessee

LakeTN

Republican ×6 since 2004reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Tennessee and national vote
2024 result
R+55.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
32–7
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/39
46% of its elections
Closest election
2008
R+6.9
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+89.5 ptsDemocrats
1972-64.9 ptsRepublicans
2004-40.8 ptsRepublicans
1992+28.7 ptsDemocrats
2016-26.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
6,579
College (BA+)
9%
Median income
$28,814
2024 dollars
Non-white
36%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Fulton, KY · New Madrid, MO · Pemiscot, MO · Dyer, TN · Obion, TN