County record · fips 48167 · Texas
GalvestonTX
Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+27.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/38
58% of its elections
Closest election
1980
D+2.1
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +52.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -45.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -38.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +35.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -34.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
358,990
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$86,105
2024 dollars
Non-white
46%
Rural
4%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.