Clay County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Clay County, TX (Texas) voted R+79.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,288 votes (89.51%) to 584 (9.88%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clay County is classified as a deep Republican county. Clay County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 10,495.
Quick Stats
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
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.9%(584) | 89.5%(5,288) | R+79.6 | R+2.2 |
| 2020 | 10.7%(614) | 88.1%(5,069) | R+77.5 | R+0.9 |
| 2016 | 10.7%(536) | 87.2%(4,377) | R+76.5 | R+6.8 |
| 2012 | 14.6%(740) | 84.4%(4,266) | R+69.7 | R+11.1 |
| 2008 | 20.3%(1,085) | 78.9%(4,213) | R+58.6 | R+8.1 |
| 2004 | 24.6%(1,299) | 75.1%(3,971) | R+50.5 | R+14.9 |
| 2000 | 31.5%(1,460) | 67.1%(3,112) | R+35.6 | R+28.2 |
| 1996 | 40.6%(1,690) | 48.0%(1,997) | R+7.4 | R+14.2 |
| 1992 | 39.1%(1,919) | 32.3%(1,586) | D+6.8 | D+1.1 |
| 1988 | 52.7%(2,288) | 47.1%(2,043) | D+5.6 | D+22.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clay County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.3%(663) | 88.7%(5,216) | R+77.4 | R+1.4 |
| 2020 | 11.1%(632) | 87.2%(4,958) | R+76.1 | R+2.3 |
| 2018 | 12.8%(547) | 86.5%(3,710) | R+73.8 | R+0.2 |
| 2014 | 11.4%(319) | 85.0%(2,375) | R+73.6 | R+13.7 |
| 2012 | 18.7%(910) | 78.7%(3,820) | R+59.9 | R+7.4 |
| 2008 | 22.7%(1,158) | 75.2%(3,837) | R+52.5 | R+7.5 |
| 2006 | 26.6%(929) | 71.5%(2,503) | R+45.0 | R+26.2 |
| 2002 | 40.3%(1,317) | 59.1%(1,932) | R+18.8 | D+24.1 |
| 2000 | 28.0%(1,265) | 70.9%(3,202) | R+42.9 | R+17.6 |
| 1996 | 36.8%(1,484) | 62.1%(2,506) | R+25.3 | D+0.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.8%(393) | 90.3%(4,052) | R+81.5 | R+3.2 |
| 2018 | 10.5%(449) | 88.8%(3,807) | R+78.3 | R+5.4 |
| 2014 | 12.8%(363) | 85.7%(2,436) | R+72.9 | R+30.6 |
| 2010 | 27.3%(943) | 69.7%(2,407) | R+42.4 | R+16.4 |
| 2006 | 17.4%(613) | 43.3%(1,530) | R+26.0 | D+10.7 |
| 2002 | 30.2%(1,014) | 66.9%(2,244) | R+36.7 | D+9.7 |
| 1998 | 26.7%(785) | 73.0%(2,149) | R+46.3 | R+48.0 |
| 1994 | 50.6%(1,766) | 49.0%(1,708) | D+1.7 | R+13.6 |
| 1990 | 55.6%(1,836) | 40.3%(1,331) | D+15.3 | D+19.4 |
| 1986 | 47.5%(1,420) | 51.6%(1,543) | R+4.1 | R+36.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab