Refugio County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Refugio County, TX (Texas) voted R+39.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,134 votes (69.4%) to 919 (29.89%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Refugio County is classified as a deep Republican county. Refugio County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 6,707.
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 | 29.9%(919) | 69.4%(2,134) | R+39.5 | R+6.8 |
| 2020 | 32.9%(1,108) | 65.7%(2,210) | R+32.7 | R+5.7 |
| 2016 | 35.1%(1,034) | 62.1%(1,830) | R+27.0 | R+2.2 |
| 2012 | 37.3%(998) | 62.1%(1,663) | R+24.8 | R+10.3 |
| 2008 | 42.4%(1,382) | 56.9%(1,855) | R+14.5 | D+13.9 |
| 2004 | 35.7%(1,232) | 64.0%(2,212) | R+28.4 | R+9.6 |
| 2000 | 40.1%(1,172) | 58.9%(1,721) | R+18.8 | R+26.8 |
| 1996 | 50.3%(1,635) | 42.4%(1,376) | D+8.0 | D+6.3 |
| 1992 | 41.0%(1,531) | 39.4%(1,469) | D+1.7 | D+3.1 |
| 1988 | 49.2%(1,831) | 50.6%(1,883) | R+1.4 | D+20.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Refugio County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.6%(958) | 68.3%(2,071) | R+36.7 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 32.3%(1,023) | 65.4%(2,073) | R+33.1 | R+1.4 |
| 2018 | 34.0%(847) | 65.7%(1,636) | R+31.7 | R+2.4 |
| 2014 | 33.2%(653) | 62.5%(1,228) | R+29.2 | R+8.7 |
| 2012 | 38.6%(1,015) | 59.1%(1,554) | R+20.5 | R+11.0 |
| 2008 | 44.2%(1,353) | 53.7%(1,643) | R+9.5 | D+24.5 |
| 2006 | 32.1%(605) | 66.0%(1,245) | R+33.9 | R+35.9 |
| 2002 | 50.4%(934) | 48.4%(897) | D+2.0 | D+34.4 |
| 2000 | 33.2%(951) | 65.7%(1,879) | R+32.4 | R+31.3 |
| 1996 | 48.9%(1,567) | 50.1%(1,604) | R+1.2 | D+24.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.6%(639) | 71.6%(1,658) | R+44.0 | R+4.9 |
| 2018 | 30.1%(751) | 69.2%(1,726) | R+39.1 | R+15.1 |
| 2014 | 36.8%(750) | 60.7%(1,238) | R+23.9 | D+2.2 |
| 2010 | 35.8%(630) | 61.9%(1,091) | R+26.2 | R+16.8 |
| 2006 | 26.6%(522) | 35.9%(705) | R+9.3 | D+3.1 |
| 2002 | 43.0%(827) | 55.4%(1,065) | R+12.4 | D+16.0 |
| 1998 | 35.6%(867) | 64.0%(1,558) | R+28.4 | R+20.7 |
| 1994 | 45.9%(1,011) | 53.6%(1,181) | R+7.7 | R+18.4 |
| 1990 | 54.2%(1,553) | 43.5%(1,246) | D+10.7 | D+18.7 |
| 1986 | 45.2%(1,401) | 53.1%(1,647) | R+7.9 | R+27.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab