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County record · fips 48215 · Texas

HidalgoTX

Republican ×1 since 2024reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+2.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
34–5
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/39
56% of its elections
Closest election
1928
R+2.9
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
1928-60.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+56.0 ptsDemocrats
1880+51.9 ptsDemocrats
1952-45.6 ptsRepublicans
1976+40.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
891,977
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$54,338
2024 dollars
Non-white
94%
Rural
9%
Age 65+
12%

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

Neighbouring counties

Brooks, TX · Cameron, TX · Kenedy, TX · Starr, TX · Willacy, TX