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County record · fips 48157 · Texas

Fort BendTX

Democratic ×3 since 2016reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
D+1.6
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
15–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/39
69% of its elections
Closest election
1968
R+0.9
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
1924+114.3 ptsDemocrats
1920-90.2 ptsRepublicans
1952-44.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+43.9 ptsDemocrats
1892+41.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
893,767
College (BA+)
50%
Median income
$114,041
2024 dollars
Non-white
71%
Rural
5%
Age 65+
13%

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

Neighbouring counties

Austin, TX · Brazoria, TX · Harris, TX · Waller, TX · Wharton, TX