2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris33.56%
Republican
Donald Trump64.20%
Two-party margin
R+30.6
State hub
Arkansas State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Arkansas
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
3,018,669
Rank 33 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
58 people/sq mi
Rank 35 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+1.4%
Rank 36 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
50.6% / 49.4%
Share of total population
Median household income
$56,335
Rank 49 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
16.2%
Rank 47 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Any race
White (NH)
69.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
15.1%
Asian (NH)
1.5%
AIAN (NH)
0.4%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
4.6%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Arkansas's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Slower population change can stabilize turnout baselines; campaigns may emphasize persuasion and registration efficiency more than rapid expansion of the voter pool.
- Below-average household income (median 56,335 USD in this ACS window) frequently appears in reporting on economic stress, health-care costs, and wage-focused messaging.
- A double-digit poverty rate (16.2%) highlights inequality and service-delivery pressures that often shape platform contrast and local organizing narratives.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 69.7% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Arkansas has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Once part of the Solid South for Democrats, Arkansas now votes Republican at the presidential level by wide margins.
- Bill Clinton’s governorship is a familiar historical contrast with today’s presidential lean.
- Rural dominance and small metro economies often frame reporting on turnout and persuasion.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden34.78%
Republican
Donald Trump62.40%
Two-party margin
R+27.6
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton33.65%
Republican
Donald Trump60.57%
Two-party margin
R+26.9
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama36.88%
Republican
Mitt Romney60.57%
Two-party margin
R+23.7
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama38.86%
Republican
John McCain58.72%
Two-party margin
R+19.9
2004
Democratic
John Kerry44.55%
Republican
George W. Bush54.31%
Two-party margin
R+9.8
2000
Democratic
Al Gore45.86%
Republican
George W. Bush51.31%
Two-party margin
R+5.5
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton53.74%
Republican
Bob Dole36.80%
Two-party margin
D+16.9
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton53.21%
Republican
George H. W. Bush35.48%
Two-party margin
D+17.7
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis42.19%
Republican
George H. W. Bush56.37%
Two-party margin
R+14.2
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale38.29%
Republican
Ronald Reagan60.47%
Two-party margin
R+22.2
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter47.52%
Republican
Ronald Reagan48.13%
Two-party margin
R+0.6
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Arkansas
No seeded race cards are available for Arkansas yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Arkansas)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
0D:2R
John BoozmanRSenior senator
John Nichols Boozman is an American politician and former optometrist serving as the senior United States senator from Arkansas, a seat he has held since 2011.
Tom CottonRJunior senator
Thomas Bryant Cotton is an American politician and former Army officer serving since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Arkansas.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
0D:4R
Governor
Chief executive of Arkansas's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Sarah Huckabee SandersR
Governor
Sarah Elizabeth Huckabee Sanders is an American politician serving as the 47th governor of Arkansas since 2023.