County record · fips 48481 · Texas
WhartonTX
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+52.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/39
67% of its elections
Closest election
1920
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +63.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +49.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -48.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -46.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1924 | +41.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
41,794
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$66,924
2024 dollars
Non-white
57%
Rural
48%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Austin, TX · Brazoria, TX · Colorado, TX · Fort Bend, TX · Jackson, TX · Matagorda, TX