There are many different types of people who identify themselves as Republicans.
Who typically registers as a Republican?
What types of professions are typically associated with Republican voters?
A demographic is a specified segment of the population which has a shared characteristic.
The demographics that make up the Republican Party are as wide and varied as one might
expect with one of the two largest political parties in the nation.
By examining the party’s demographics, it might help to understand the party’s beliefs
and ideology better.
One of the key demographics for the Republican Party is small business owners.
The self-employed and those in management level positions are also much more likely
to be Republican.
Additionally, those involved in the financial sector, such as banking or investing, tend
to lean Republican as well.
All of these groups most likely favor Republicans because of the party’s reputation as a pro-business
party.
An individual’s profession might have a significant influence on his or her party
affiliation.
For example, those involved in the oil industry or farming might register as Republicans because
of the party’s policies which are favorable to those industries.
Independent blue collar workers such as plumbers and truck drivers also tend to vote Republican.
It has also been noted that the wealthy are more likely to be Republicans.
Fifty-five percent of Americans with an income higher than $50,000 voted Republican in the
most recent presidential election.
This tendency is probably due to the Republican belief in lowering taxes.
The wealthy are benefitted by this policy because the more income one earns, the higher
their taxes become.
Members of the Armed Forces also tend to favor Republicans.
Approximately 57% of the nation’s military personnel identify themselves as Republicans.
The Republicans have long been supporters of a strong military, which almost certainly
strengthens this relationship.
Whites vote Republican in larger numbers than other ethnicities.
In the 2012 presidential election, 88% of Republican voters were Caucasian.
However, voters of Cuban descent, as well as those of Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese
descent lean Republican as well.
Religion has always played an important role in party identification.
Protestants have traditionally voted Republican.
Protestants would include Christian denominations such as Methodists, Baptists, and Lutherans.
In recent elections, well over 60% of voters who attend church regularly voted for the
Republican candidates.
More than 75% of Mormons vote Republican as well.
Geography has also served as a factor in political affiliation.
In the earliest days of the Republican Party, nearly all Republicans lived in the Northeastern
states.
However, starting in 1980, the South became one of the most solidly Republican regions
in the nation.
The Republican Party is also highly influential in the central region of the nation.
States such as Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska are amongst the most loyal Republican states
on the map.
Of course, there is no single guiding factor that determines someone’s political orientation.
There are many factors that impact beliefs throughout one’s life.
The single most influencing factor for most individuals is his or her family.
If someone’s parents are registered with one political party, that person is highly
likely to register with that party as well.