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County record · fips 48501 · Texas

YoakumTX

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1908–2024 · 30 elections

The Long Record

30 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+71.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/30
60% of its elections
Closest election
1952
D+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
ElectionSwingToward
1932+104.6 ptsDemocrats
1928-95.9 ptsRepublicans
1952-74.9 ptsRepublicans
1968-53.7 ptsRepublicans
1976+50.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,571
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$84,925
2024 dollars
Non-white
69%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
13%

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

Neighbouring counties

Lea, NM · Cochran, TX · Gaines, TX · Terry, TX