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County record · fips 48211 · Texas

HemphillTX

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1888–2024 · 35 elections

The Long Record

35 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+76.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/35
60% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+7.1
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
1932+96.0 ptsDemocrats
1952-84.8 ptsRepublicans
1928-62.9 ptsRepublicans
1976+53.3 ptsDemocrats
1964+50.7 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,234
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$61,563
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
23%

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

Neighbouring counties

Ellis, OK · Roger Mills, OK · Lipscomb, TX · Roberts, TX · Wheeler, TX