Austin County, Texas
AkashicAustin County, TXTrumpR+62.7
2024 precinct map of Austin CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Austin 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 | 81.0% | 12,457 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.3% | 2,816 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 60 |
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15 precincts · 15,383 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 | 18.3%Harris2,816 | 81.0%Trump12,457 | 0.4%Oliver60 | 15,383 | ||
| R | 20.2%Biden2,951 | 78.5%Trump11,447 | 0.8%Jorgensen123 | 14,586 | ||
| R | 18.9%Clinton2,320 | 78.5%Trump9,637 | 2.0%Johnson248 | 12,274 | ||
| R | 19.3%Obama2,252 | 79.5%Romney9,265 | 0.8%Gray96 | 11,649 | ||
| R | 24.1%Obama2,821 | 75.0%McCain8,786 | 1.0%Barr114 | 11,721 | ||
| R | 24.1%Kerry2,582 | 75.4%Bush8,072 | 0.4%Badnarik48 | 10,702 | ||
| R | 26.1%Gore2,407 | 72.2%Bush6,661 | 1.2%Nader112 | 9,227 | ||
| R | 34.0%Clinton2,719 | 58.4%Dole4,669 | 7.2%Perot577 | 8,001 | ||
| R | 28.9%Clinton2,278 | 50.9%Bush4,015 | 20.1%Perot1,585 | 7,890 | ||
| R | 36.2%Dukakis2,593 | 63.2%Bush4,524 | 0.6%Paul43 | 7,160 | ||
| R | 28.4%Mondale1,941 | 71.3%Reagan4,872 | 0.3%Larouche21 | 6,834 | ||
| R | 32.9%Carter1,893 | 64.9%Reagan3,734 | 2.2%Anderson126 | 5,753 | ||
| R | 46.0%Carter2,313 | 53.4%Ford2,686 | 0.7%McCarthy34 | 5,033 | ||
| R | 25.1%McGovern1,043 | 74.2%Nixon3,084 | 0.6%Schmitz27 | 4,154 | ||
| R | 29.8%Humphrey1,299 | 45.3%Nixon1,971 | 24.9%Wallace1,084 | 4,354 | ||
| D | 60.4%Johnson2,365 | 39.5%Goldwater1,545 | 0.1%Hass5 | 3,915 | ||
| R | 46.1%Kennedy1,725 | 52.9%Nixon1,978 | 0.9%Byrd35 | 3,738 | ||
| R | 32.6%Stevenson1,215 | 67.1%Eisenhower2,501 | 0.3%Andrews10 | 3,726 | ||
| R | 32.7%Stevenson1,445 | 67.2%Eisenhower2,964 | 0.1%Hallinan4 | 4,413 | ||
| R | 43.7%Truman1,252 | 44.0%Dewey1,260 | 12.3%Thurmond353 | 2,865 | ||
| D | 41.3%Roosevelt1,316 | 19.4%Dewey619 | 39.2%Thomas1,249 | 3,184 | ||
| D | 50.0%Roosevelt1,404 | 49.9%Willkie1,400 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 2,807 | ||
| D | 84.8%Roosevelt1,635 | 15.0%Landon290 | 0.2%Lemke4 | 1,929 | ||
| D | 95.0%Roosevelt2,806 | 4.8%Hoover142 | 0.2%Thomas7 | 2,955 | ||
| D | 82.0%Smith2,129 | 17.9%Hoover466 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 2,597 | ||
| D | 71.7%Davis2,601 | 12.6%Coolidge457 | 15.7%La Follette569 | 3,627 | ||
| O | 18.6%Cox538 | 19.7%Harding568 | 61.7%Debs1,784 | 2,890 | ||
| D | 58.4%Wilson960 | 41.0%Hughes673 | 0.6%Benson10 | 1,643 | ||
| D | 77.6%Wilson1,161 | 16.3%Taft244 | 6.1%Roosevelt91 | 1,496 | ||
| D | 70.8%Bryan1,394 | 29.0%Taft572 | 0.2% | 1,970 | ||
| D | 69.5%Parker1,385 | 29.5%Roosevelt588 | 1.0% | 1,992 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +40.0% |
| 1908 | +41.7% |
| 1912 | +61.3% |
| 1916 | +17.5% |
| 1920 | −1.0% |
| 1924 | +59.1% |
| 1928 | +64.0% |
| 1932 | +90.2% |
| 1936 | +69.7% |
| 1940 | +0.1% |
| 1944 | +21.9% |
| 1948 | −0.3% |
| 1952 | −34.4% |
| 1956 | −34.5% |
| 1960 | −6.8% |
| 1964 | +20.9% |
| 1968 | −15.4% |
| 1972 | −49.1% |
| 1976 | −7.4% |
| 1980 | −32.0% |
| 1984 | −42.9% |
| 1988 | −27.0% |
| 1992 | −22.0% |
| 1996 | −24.4% |
| 2000 | −46.1% |
| 2004 | −51.3% |
| 2008 | −50.9% |
| 2012 | −60.2% |
| 2016 | −59.6% |
| 2020 | −58.2% |
| 2024 | −62.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 19,263 |
| 2018 | 18,907 |
| 2020 | 20,293 |
| 2022 | 20,848 |
| 2024 | 22,116 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Austin County, west of Houston in the post-oak belt, has delivered lopsided Republican margins for decades, with 2024's R+62.7 result reflecting a predominantly white, small-town electorate with deep roots in ranching and German immigrant heritage.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 90.2 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 62.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.7 points.
A population of 31,170, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,789 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Carson County and Harper County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Austin County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Austin County, Texas voted Republican by 62.7 points (R+62.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 15,383 votes cast, 2,816 went Democratic and 12,457 went Republican.
When did Austin County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Austin County, Texas voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Austin County, Texas?
Austin County, Texas has a population of 31,170 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Austin County, Texas?
Median household income in Austin County, Texas is $75,789 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Austin County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Austin County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.