Van Wert, OH
Safe Republican — 29K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 91.7% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(8) | 4.2% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 0.5% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.3% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.0% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 16.1% | 45.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 11.5% | 32.3% |
| Catholic | 7.7% | 21.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Non-religious | 64.3% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+58.5 |
| 2020 | Trump+57.4 |
| 2016 | Trump+55.3 |
| 2012 | Romney+40.0 |
| 2008 | McCain+27.1 |
| 2004 | Bush+44.4 |
| 2000 | Bush+33.8 |
| 1996 | Dole+19.5 |
| 1992 | Bush+24.0 |
Van Wert, OH is a metro area that has a population of 28,826. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+58.5. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.4% | 78.9% | R+58.5 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 20.5% | 77.8% | R+57.4 | R+2.1 |
| 2016 | 19.2% | 74.4% | R+55.3 | R+15.3 |
| 2012 | 29.0% | 69.0% | R+40.0 | R+12.8 |
| 2008 | 35.2% | 62.4% | R+27.1 | D+17.3 |
| 2004 | 27.6% | 72.0% | R+44.4 | R+10.6 |
| 2000 | 31.8% | 65.7% | R+33.8 | R+14.3 |
| 1996 | 34.1% | 53.7% | R+19.5 | D+4.4 |
| 1992 | 26.9% | 50.8% | R+24.0 | D+17.8 |
| 1988 | 28.9% | 70.6% | R+41.7 | D+6.3 |
| 1984 | 25.7% | 73.7% | R+48.0 | R+18.5 |
| 1980 | 31.6% | 61.1% | R+29.5 | R+10.9 |
| 1976 | 39.8% | 58.4% | R+18.6 | D+25.5 |
| 1972 | 27.2% | 71.3% | R+44.1 | R+18.4 |
| 1968 | 32.2% | 57.9% | R+25.7 | R+36.5 |
| 1964 | 55.4% | 44.6% | D+10.8 | D+42.2 |
| 1960 | 34.3% | 65.7% | R+31.4 | D+8.7 |
| 1956 | 30.0% | 70.0% | R+40.1 | R+10.7 |
| 1952 | 35.3% | 64.7% | R+29.4 | R+15.5 |
| 1948 | 43.0% | 56.8% | R+13.9 | — |
What defines Van Wert, OH?
Van Wert, OH has been trending Republican — 19pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Van Wert, OH
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | 29K | R+58.5 | 3,000 | 11,616 | 14,729 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 58.5% margin
- Shifted 18.5 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Van Wert, OH | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 91.7% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(8) | 4.2% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.0% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 0.5% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.3% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -28.2pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.1% | 45.2% | — | — | |
| 11.5% | 32.3% | — | — | |
| 7.7% | 21.5% | — | — | |
| 0.3% | 1.0% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 64.3% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Van Wert, OH metro area? 28,826 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 16pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+22 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Van Wert, OH
How competitive is Van Wert, OH?
Do voters in Van Wert, OH split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+58.5 | R+52.2 | 6.3pp |