County record · fips 48249 · Texas
Jim WellsTX
Republican ×2 since 2020reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections
The Long Record
29 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+15.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–4
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
17/29
59% of its elections
Closest election
1952
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 | +52.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +47.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -47.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -43.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1960 | +41.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
38,850
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$51,896
2024 dollars
Non-white
82%
Rural
50%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Brooks, TX · Duval, TX · Kleberg, TX · Live Oak, TX · Nueces, TX · San Patricio, TX