County record · fips 48027 · Texas
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Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+16.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/39
54% of its elections
Closest election
1928
R+4.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +87.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -79.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | -68.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +51.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -43.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
386,897
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$68,865
2024 dollars
Non-white
58%
Rural
14%
Age 65+
12%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Burnet, TX · Coryell, TX · Falls, TX · Lampasas, TX · McLennan, TX · Milam, TX · Williamson, TX