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County record · fips 48061 · Texas

CameronTX

Republican ×1 since 2024reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+5.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
32–7
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/39
62% of its elections
Closest election
1900
D+0.1
this countyTexasnational (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
ElectionSwingToward
1904+87.2 ptsDemocrats
1908-76.0 ptsRepublicans
1912+75.8 ptsDemocrats
1932+65.5 ptsDemocrats
1884-60.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
426,120
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$52,601
2024 dollars
Non-white
91%
Rural
18%
Age 65+
14%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Hidalgo, TX · Willacy, TX