County record · fips 48225 · Texas
HoustonTX
Republican ×8 since 1996reported 1872–2024 · 38 elections
The Long Record
38 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+55.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/38
53% of its elections
Closest election
1988
R+0.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -61.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +56.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +46.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -45.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | -39.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
22,051
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$56,531
2024 dollars
Non-white
42%
Rural
73%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Anderson, TX · Angelina, TX · Cherokee, TX · Leon, TX · Madison, TX · Trinity, TX · Walker, TX