County record · fips 47165 · Tennessee
SumnerTN
Republican ×8 since 1996all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Tennessee and national vote
2024 result
R+42.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1968
R+1.6
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +64.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -46.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +40.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | +39.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -35.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
204,424
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$90,301
2024 dollars
Non-white
21%
Rural
25%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Allen, KY · Simpson, KY · Davidson, TN · Macon, TN · Robertson, TN · Trousdale, TN · Wilson, TN