County record · fips 48115 · Texas
DawsonTX
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1908–2024 · 30 elections
The Long Record
30 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+61.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/29
66% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+2.3
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +137.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -125.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -80.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +51.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -46.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
12,134
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$54,360
2024 dollars
Non-white
65%
Rural
30%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Borden, TX · Gaines, TX · Lynn, TX · Martin, TX · Terry, TX