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
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | -101.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +50.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -46.7 pts | Republicans |
| 2000 | -44.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +38.8 pts | Democrats |
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