Anderson County, Texas
AkashicAnderson County, TXTrumpR+61.8
2024 precinct map of Anderson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Anderson County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 80.6% | 15,597 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.8% | 3,635 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 76 |
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22 precincts · 19,358 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1904–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 18.8%Harris3,635 | 80.6%Trump15,597 | 0.4%Oliver76 | 19,358 | ||
| R | 20.6%Biden3,955 | 78.6%Trump15,110 | 0.7%Jorgensen134 | 19,227 | ||
| R | 19.8%Clinton3,369 | 77.8%Trump13,201 | 1.8%Johnson308 | 16,977 | ||
| R | 23.5%Obama3,813 | 75.6%Romney12,262 | 0.7%Gray106 | 16,212 | ||
| R | 27.8%Obama4,630 | 71.4%McCain11,884 | 0.8%Barr141 | 16,655 | ||
| R | 28.7%Kerry4,678 | 70.7%Bush11,525 | 0.6%Badnarik98 | 16,301 | ||
| R | 33.4%Gore5,041 | 65.2%Bush9,835 | 0.9%Nader131 | 15,080 | ||
| R | 42.5%Clinton5,693 | 48.2%Dole6,458 | 8.7%Perot1,170 | 13,400 | ||
| R | 36.8%Clinton5,322 | 38.7%Bush5,598 | 24.3%Perot3,519 | 14,466 | ||
| R | 43.6%Dukakis6,128 | 55.9%Bush7,858 | 0.4%Paul59 | 14,045 | ||
| R | 35.4%Mondale4,747 | 64.3%Reagan8,634 | 0.3%Larouche42 | 13,423 | ||
| R | 45.6%Carter5,163 | 52.7%Reagan5,970 | 1.7%Anderson197 | 11,330 | ||
| D | 56.6%Carter5,499 | 42.9%Ford4,172 | 0.5%McCarthy44 | 9,715 | ||
| R | 27.7%McGovern2,233 | 72.2%Nixon5,826 | 0.1%Schmitz6 | 8,065 | ||
| D | 36.4%Humphrey3,447 | 29.9%Nixon2,828 | 33.7%Wallace3,196 | 9,471 | ||
| D | 58.8%Johnson4,809 | 41.1%Goldwater3,362 | 0.1%Hass10 | 8,181 | ||
| R | 47.2%Kennedy3,296 | 52.2%Nixon3,642 | 0.6%Byrd44 | 6,982 | ||
| R | 39.2%Stevenson2,710 | 60.5%Eisenhower4,181 | 0.3%Andrews23 | 6,914 | ||
| R | 42.7%Stevenson3,462 | 57.2%Eisenhower4,637 | 0.1%Hallinan10 | 8,109 | ||
| D | 62.4%Truman3,242 | 23.1%Dewey1,199 | 14.6%Thurmond757 | 5,198 | ||
| D | 79.3%Roosevelt4,342 | 8.5%Dewey467 | 12.1%Thomas665 | 5,474 | ||
| D | 88.4%Roosevelt5,281 | 11.5%Willkie688 | 0.1%Thomas7 | 5,976 | ||
| D | 92.8%Roosevelt3,749 | 7.2%Landon289 | 0.0%Lemke2 | 4,040 | ||
| D | 94.1%Roosevelt4,354 | 5.6%Hoover259 | 0.3%Thomas14 | 4,627 | ||
| R | 49.1%Smith1,747 | 50.9%Hoover1,814 | 0.0% | 3,561 | ||
| R | 31.4%Davis374 | 47.2%Coolidge562 | 21.4%La Follette255 | 1,191 | ||
| D | 60.0%Cox2,355 | 8.2%Harding323 | 31.8%Debs1,248 | 3,926 | ||
| D | 74.1%Wilson1,984 | 18.7%Hughes501 | 7.2%Benson192 | 2,677 | ||
| D | 67.1%Wilson1,737 | 17.1%Taft444 | 15.8%Roosevelt409 | 2,590 | ||
| D | 68.1%Bryan1,575 | 30.1%Taft697 | 1.7% | 2,312 | ||
| D | 62.9%Parker1,697 | 34.2%Roosevelt922 | 2.9% | 2,697 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +28.7% |
| 1908 | +38.0% |
| 1912 | +49.9% |
| 1916 | +55.4% |
| 1920 | +51.8% |
| 1924 | −15.8% |
| 1928 | −1.9% |
| 1932 | +88.5% |
| 1936 | +85.6% |
| 1940 | +76.9% |
| 1944 | +70.8% |
| 1948 | +39.3% |
| 1952 | −14.5% |
| 1956 | −21.3% |
| 1960 | −5.0% |
| 1964 | +17.7% |
| 1968 | +6.5% |
| 1972 | −44.6% |
| 1976 | +13.7% |
| 1980 | −7.1% |
| 1984 | −29.0% |
| 1988 | −12.3% |
| 1992 | −1.9% |
| 1996 | −5.7% |
| 2000 | −31.8% |
| 2004 | −42.0% |
| 2008 | −43.6% |
| 2012 | −52.1% |
| 2016 | −57.9% |
| 2020 | −58.0% |
| 2024 | −61.8% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 26,724 |
| 2018 | 27,030 |
| 2020 | 29,274 |
| 2022 | 29,494 |
| 2024 | 30,613 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Anderson County delivered a 61.8-point Republican margin in 2024, reflecting the deep-red shift that has consolidated across rural East Texas over the past two decades. Its county seat, Palestine, anchors a sparse, timber-belt economy.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 88.5 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 61.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.8 points.
A population of 58,439, a 55% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,068 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Grayson County and Eastland County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Anderson County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Anderson County, Texas voted Republican by 61.8 points (R+61.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,358 votes cast, 3,635 went Democratic and 15,597 went Republican.
When did Anderson County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Anderson County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Anderson County, Texas?
Anderson County, Texas has a population of 58,439 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Anderson County, Texas?
Median household income in Anderson County, Texas is $62,068 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Anderson County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Anderson County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.