Sterling County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Sterling County, TX (Texas) voted R+85.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 583 votes (92.69%) to 43 (6.84%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Sterling County is classified as a deep Republican county. Sterling County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 1,468.
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 | 6.8%(43) | 92.7%(583) | R+85.9 | R+2.4 |
| 2020 | 8.0%(51) | 91.4%(584) | R+83.4 | R+7.7 |
| 2016 | 11.1%(70) | 86.7%(549) | R+75.7 | D+11.0 |
| 2012 | 6.3%(31) | 92.9%(459) | R+86.6 | R+18.3 |
| 2008 | 15.7%(97) | 84.0%(520) | R+68.3 | D+8.6 |
| 2004 | 11.5%(71) | 88.5%(544) | R+76.9 | R+18.0 |
| 2000 | 20.0%(132) | 78.9%(520) | R+58.9 | R+27.8 |
| 1996 | 27.8%(186) | 58.9%(394) | R+31.1 | R+0.3 |
| 1992 | 20.0%(127) | 50.8%(322) | R+30.8 | D+11.3 |
| 1988 | 28.7%(188) | 70.7%(464) | R+42.1 | D+21.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Sterling County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.0%(56) | 91.0%(568) | R+82.1 | D+1.7 |
| 2020 | 7.6%(47) | 91.3%(567) | R+83.7 | R+1.8 |
| 2018 | 9.1%(44) | 90.9%(442) | R+81.9 | D+6.9 |
| 2014 | 4.3%(20) | 93.1%(433) | R+88.8 | R+11.0 |
| 2012 | 10.4%(50) | 88.2%(425) | R+77.8 | R+9.1 |
| 2008 | 14.9%(86) | 83.7%(482) | R+68.8 | D+5.8 |
| 2006 | 12.6%(39) | 87.1%(270) | R+74.5 | R+13.7 |
| 2002 | 19.1%(84) | 80.0%(351) | R+60.8 | D+11.2 |
| 2000 | 13.2%(80) | 85.2%(517) | R+72.0 | R+21.0 |
| 1996 | 23.7%(152) | 74.7%(479) | R+51.0 | R+3.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.5%(20) | 94.4%(423) | R+90.0 | R+6.8 |
| 2018 | 8.0%(39) | 91.2%(445) | R+83.2 | D+1.1 |
| 2014 | 7.0%(33) | 91.3%(429) | R+84.3 | R+24.6 |
| 2010 | 18.0%(69) | 77.6%(298) | R+59.6 | R+21.6 |
| 2006 | 13.8%(42) | 51.8%(158) | R+38.0 | D+21.6 |
| 2002 | 19.0%(85) | 78.6%(352) | R+59.6 | D+9.6 |
| 1998 | 15.2%(95) | 84.5%(527) | R+69.2 | R+38.3 |
| 1994 | 33.8%(232) | 64.7%(444) | R+30.9 | D+10.5 |
| 1990 | 28.6%(146) | 70.0%(357) | R+41.4 | D+3.4 |
| 1986 | 24.9%(156) | 69.6%(436) | R+44.7 | R+43.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab