Willacy County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Willacy County, TX (Texas) voted R+3.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,856 votes (51.34%) to 2,673 (48.05%) for Harris.
This represents a R+15.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Willacy County is classified as a competitive Republican county. Willacy County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024. The county has a population of approximately 20,139.
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 | 48.0%(2,673) | 51.3%(2,856) | R+3.3 | R+15.2 |
| 2020 | 55.6%(3,108) | 43.7%(2,441) | D+11.9 | R+24.9 |
| 2016 | 67.2%(3,422) | 30.4%(1,547) | D+36.8 | R+6.3 |
| 2012 | 71.1%(3,600) | 28.0%(1,416) | D+43.1 | D+3.3 |
| 2008 | 69.5%(3,409) | 29.7%(1,456) | D+39.8 | D+29.3 |
| 2004 | 55.1%(2,734) | 44.5%(2,209) | D+10.6 | R+17.6 |
| 2000 | 63.6%(3,218) | 35.3%(1,789) | D+28.2 | R+17.2 |
| 1996 | 70.0%(3,789) | 24.6%(1,332) | D+45.4 | D+11.5 |
| 1992 | 61.0%(3,359) | 27.0%(1,490) | D+33.9 | D+5.3 |
| 1988 | 64.1%(3,165) | 35.4%(1,750) | D+28.6 | D+15.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Willacy County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.4%(2,892) | 46.6%(2,523) | D+6.8 | R+8.0 |
| 2020 | 56.1%(2,968) | 41.3%(2,183) | D+14.8 | R+14.0 |
| 2018 | 64.1%(2,773) | 35.3%(1,527) | D+28.8 | D+14.7 |
| 2014 | 53.5%(1,093) | 39.4%(804) | D+14.2 | R+5.8 |
| 2012 | 58.0%(2,717) | 38.0%(1,781) | D+20.0 | R+20.2 |
| 2008 | 69.1%(3,242) | 29.0%(1,358) | D+40.2 | D+37.9 |
| 2006 | 50.2%(976) | 47.9%(932) | D+2.3 | R+48.4 |
| 2002 | 74.8%(2,681) | 24.1%(865) | D+50.6 | D+44.3 |
| 2000 | 51.9%(2,525) | 45.6%(2,218) | D+6.3 | R+29.4 |
| 1996 | 67.2%(3,534) | 31.5%(1,658) | D+35.7 | D+21.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55.7%(2,137) | 43.1%(1,656) | D+12.5 | D+4.8 |
| 2018 | 53.4%(2,257) | 45.7%(1,931) | D+7.7 | R+11.5 |
| 2014 | 58.3%(1,274) | 39.1%(854) | D+19.2 | R+5.7 |
| 2010 | 61.7%(1,560) | 36.8%(929) | D+25.0 | D+22.7 |
| 2006 | 36.9%(759) | 34.7%(713) | D+2.2 | R+41.7 |
| 2002 | 71.4%(2,615) | 27.4%(1,004) | D+44.0 | D+54.3 |
| 1998 | 44.5%(1,028) | 54.8%(1,267) | R+10.3 | R+36.6 |
| 1994 | 62.9%(2,148) | 36.6%(1,250) | D+26.3 | R+0.2 |
| 1990 | 62.3%(2,410) | 35.8%(1,385) | D+26.5 | D+17.0 |
| 1986 | 54.4%(1,846) | 44.8%(1,522) | D+9.5 | R+21.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab