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County record · fips 48339 · Texas

MontgomeryTX

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+45.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/38
58% of its elections
Closest election
1884
D+2.5
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
ElectionSwingToward
1932+68.7 ptsDemocrats
1928-60.8 ptsRepublicans
1972-51.2 ptsRepublicans
1976+48.3 ptsDemocrats
1952-46.2 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
684,432
College (BA+)
39%
Median income
$97,701
2024 dollars
Non-white
41%
Rural
23%
Age 65+
14%

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

Neighbouring counties

Grimes, TX · Harris, TX · Liberty, TX · San Jacinto, TX · Walker, TX · Waller, TX