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County record · fips 48127 · Texas

DimmitTX

Democratic ×13 since 1976reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections

The Long Record

37 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
D+3.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
32–4
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/36
56% of its elections
Closest election
2024
D+3.3
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
ElectionSwingToward
1932+97.2 ptsDemocrats
1952-69.4 ptsRepublicans
1928-64.7 ptsRepublicans
1960+40.1 ptsDemocrats
1976+36.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
8,380
College (BA+)
10%
Median income
$38,808
2024 dollars
Non-white
92%
Rural
35%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Frio, TX · La Salle, TX · Maverick, TX · Webb, TX · Zavala, TX