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County record · fips 48489 · Texas

WillacyTX

Republican ×1 since 2024reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+3.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–4
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/29
66% of its elections
Closest election
2024
R+3.3
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
1976+57.1 ptsDemocrats
1928+52.9 ptsDemocrats
1952-51.3 ptsRepublicans
1972-46.9 ptsRepublicans
1932-39.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
20,139
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$54,180
2024 dollars
Non-white
90%
Rural
36%
Age 65+
15%

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

Neighbouring counties

Cameron, TX · Hidalgo, TX · Kenedy, TX