County record · fips 48355 · Texas
NuecesTX
Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+11.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
29–10
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/39
54% of its elections
Closest election
1956
R+0.2
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 | +65.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -43.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +40.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -40.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +34.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
352,955
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$66,897
2024 dollars
Non-white
71%
Rural
6%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Aransas, TX · Jim Wells, TX · Kleberg, TX · San Patricio, TX