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County record · fips 48479 · Texas

WebbTX

Republican ×1 since 2024reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+2.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
33–6
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/39
54% of its elections
Closest election
2024
R+2.2
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
1896-101.0 ptsRepublicans
1912+50.1 ptsDemocrats
1972-46.7 ptsRepublicans
2000-44.1 ptsRepublicans
1876+38.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
269,294
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$63,058
2024 dollars
Non-white
96%
Rural
6%
Age 65+
10%

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

Neighbouring counties

Dimmit, TX · Duval, TX · Jim Hogg, TX · La Salle, TX · Maverick, TX · Zapata, TX