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County record · fips 48461 · Texas

UptonTX

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+77.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/29
72% of its elections
Closest election
1952
R+5.0
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+101.0 ptsDemocrats
1928-97.1 ptsRepublicans
1952-72.9 ptsRepublicans
1976+52.7 ptsDemocrats
1924+49.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,191
College (BA+)
9%
Median income
$49,167
2024 dollars
Non-white
57%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Crane, TX · Crockett, TX · Ector, TX · Midland, TX · Reagan, TX