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County record · fips 48239 · Texas

JacksonTX

Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+71.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/39
62% of its elections
Closest election
1888
D+1.3
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
1880+85.5 ptsDemocrats
1884-80.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+79.4 ptsDemocrats
1952-61.0 ptsRepublicans
1976+55.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
15,152
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$65,414
2024 dollars
Non-white
43%
Rural
61%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Calhoun, TX · Colorado, TX · Lavaca, TX · Matagorda, TX · Victoria, TX · Wharton, TX