Zapata County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Zapata County, TX (Texas) voted R+22.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,970 votes (60.97%) to 1,877 (38.53%) for Harris.
This represents a R+17.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Zapata County is classified as a solid Republican county. Zapata County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2020. The county has a population of approximately 13,841.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.5%(1,877) | 61.0%(2,970) | R+22.4 | R+17.1 |
| 2020 | 47.1%(1,826) | 52.4%(2,033) | R+5.3 | R+38.2 |
| 2016 | 65.7%(2,063) | 32.8%(1,029) | D+32.9 | R+10.3 |
| 2012 | 71.3%(2,527) | 28.1%(997) | D+43.2 | D+7.6 |
| 2008 | 67.7%(1,939) | 32.1%(919) | D+35.6 | D+20.6 |
| 2004 | 57.4%(1,662) | 42.4%(1,228) | D+15.0 | R+11.2 |
| 2000 | 62.6%(1,638) | 36.4%(953) | D+26.2 | R+25.4 |
| 1996 | 72.9%(1,786) | 21.3%(521) | D+51.6 | D+15.1 |
| 1992 | 63.2%(2,052) | 26.6%(866) | D+36.5 | R+2.2 |
| 1988 | 69.3%(2,171) | 30.6%(958) | D+38.7 | D+25.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Zapata County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.9%(1,957) | 54.1%(2,308) | R+8.2 | R+19.1 |
| 2020 | 53.9%(1,821) | 43.1%(1,454) | D+10.9 | R+14.8 |
| 2018 | 62.6%(1,392) | 36.9%(821) | D+25.7 | R+12.8 |
| 2014 | 66.4%(745) | 27.9%(313) | D+38.5 | D+11.1 |
| 2012 | 61.8%(1,989) | 34.4%(1,107) | D+27.4 | R+25.7 |
| 2008 | 76.0%(2,082) | 22.8%(626) | D+53.1 | D+27.3 |
| 2006 | 61.9%(703) | 36.0%(409) | D+25.9 | R+42.9 |
| 2002 | 83.9%(1,896) | 15.1%(341) | D+68.8 | D+53.6 |
| 2000 | 56.6%(1,384) | 41.4%(1,012) | D+15.2 | R+31.4 |
| 1996 | 72.8%(1,732) | 26.2%(623) | D+46.6 | D+7.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46.0%(1,585) | 52.8%(1,817) | R+6.7 | R+26.6 |
| 2018 | 59.6%(1,292) | 39.7%(861) | D+19.9 | R+15.5 |
| 2014 | 67.0%(788) | 31.6%(372) | D+35.3 | R+11.9 |
| 2010 | 73.2%(902) | 25.9%(319) | D+47.3 | D+25.4 |
| 2006 | 53.8%(648) | 32.0%(385) | D+21.8 | R+48.1 |
| 2002 | 84.8%(2,082) | 14.9%(366) | D+69.9 | D+62.4 |
| 1998 | 53.6%(851) | 46.0%(731) | D+7.6 | R+35.2 |
| 1994 | 71.3%(1,934) | 28.5%(773) | D+42.8 | D+12.2 |
| 1990 | 64.9%(1,111) | 34.3%(587) | D+30.6 | D+5.1 |
| 1986 | 62.5%(1,336) | 36.9%(790) | D+25.5 | R+9.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab