County record · fips 48373 · Texas
PolkTX
Republican ×8 since 1996reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+59.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
28–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/39
51% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+0.9
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +68.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +57.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1884 | -56.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -55.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +53.6 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
52,800
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$62,259
2024 dollars
Non-white
29%
Rural
89%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Angelina, TX · Hardin, TX · Liberty, TX · San Jacinto, TX · Trinity, TX · Tyler, TX