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County record · fips 48477 · Texas

WashingtonTX

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

The Long Record

39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+55.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/39
54% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+7.2
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
ElectionSwingToward
1940-96.4 ptsRepublicans
1924+68.0 ptsDemocrats
1896-58.4 ptsRepublicans
1944+57.0 ptsDemocrats
1900+53.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
36,647
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$77,825
2024 dollars
Non-white
39%
Rural
51%
Age 65+
23%

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

Neighbouring counties

Austin, TX · Brazos, TX · Burleson, TX · Fayette, TX · Grimes, TX · Lee, TX · Waller, TX