Brewster County, Texas
AkashicBrewster County, TXTrumpR+12.6
2024 precinct map of Brewster CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Brewster 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 | 55.6% | 2,545 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 43.0% | 1,969 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.9% | 40 |
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8 precincts · 4,578 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 | 43.0%Harris1,969 | 55.6%Trump2,545 | 0.9%Oliver40 | 4,578 | ||
| R | 46.8%Biden2,258 | 51.0%Trump2,461 | 1.8%Jorgensen89 | 4,822 | ||
| R | 44.0%Clinton1,873 | 48.8%Trump2,077 | 4.9%Johnson210 | 4,252 | ||
| R | 45.6%Obama1,765 | 51.1%Romney1,976 | 2.4%Gray91 | 3,867 | ||
| D | 50.5%Obama1,970 | 47.6%McCain1,855 | 1.9%Barr75 | 3,900 | ||
| R | 46.0%Kerry1,729 | 52.7%Bush1,980 | 1.4%Badnarik51 | 3,760 | ||
| R | 37.7%Gore1,349 | 52.2%Bush1,867 | 8.5%Nader306 | 3,580 | ||
| D | 47.6%Clinton1,643 | 41.7%Dole1,438 | 8.7%Perot299 | 3,452 | ||
| D | 42.6%Clinton1,383 | 34.7%Bush1,127 | 21.9%Perot712 | 3,247 | ||
| R | 47.4%Dukakis1,569 | 51.6%Bush1,708 | 1.1%Paul36 | 3,313 | ||
| R | 41.2%Mondale1,462 | 58.3%Reagan2,066 | 0.5%Larouche17 | 3,545 | ||
| R | 43.9%Carter1,271 | 51.7%Reagan1,496 | 4.3%Anderson125 | 2,892 | ||
| R | 46.8%Carter1,227 | 52.1%Ford1,368 | 1.1%McCarthy29 | 2,624 | ||
| R | 37.0%McGovern904 | 62.3%Nixon1,524 | 0.7%Schmitz18 | 2,446 | ||
| D | 45.8%Humphrey958 | 37.8%Nixon790 | 16.4%Wallace343 | 2,091 | ||
| D | 66.3%Johnson1,251 | 33.7%Goldwater635 | 0.1%Hass1 | 1,887 | ||
| R | 49.1%Kennedy716 | 50.5%Nixon736 | 0.3%Byrd5 | 1,457 | ||
| R | 36.2%Stevenson479 | 63.2%Eisenhower837 | 0.6%Andrews8 | 1,324 | ||
| R | 35.7%Stevenson609 | 64.3%Eisenhower1,096 | 0.0% | 1,705 | ||
| D | 70.1%Truman940 | 23.3%Dewey312 | 6.6%Thurmond89 | 1,341 | ||
| D | 72.8%Roosevelt864 | 20.0%Dewey237 | 7.2%Thomas85 | 1,186 | ||
| D | 80.2%Roosevelt1,001 | 19.6%Willkie245 | 0.2%Thomas2 | 1,248 | ||
| D | 84.4%Roosevelt828 | 15.4%Landon151 | 0.2%Lemke2 | 981 | ||
| D | 86.6%Roosevelt875 | 12.9%Hoover130 | 0.5%Thomas5 | 1,010 | ||
| R | 39.9%Smith273 | 59.4%Hoover406 | 0.7%Thomas5 | 684 | ||
| D | 73.2%Davis366 | 22.6%Coolidge113 | 4.2%La Follette21 | 500 | ||
| D | 60.5%Cox210 | 36.0%Harding125 | 3.5%Debs12 | 347 | ||
| D | 80.2%Wilson207 | 16.7%Hughes43 | 3.1%Benson8 | 258 | ||
| D | 78.2%Wilson333 | 7.0%Taft30 | 14.8%Roosevelt63 | 426 | ||
| D | 87.1%Bryan283 | 10.5%Taft34 | 2.5% | 325 | ||
| D | 78.7%Parker251 | 19.7%Roosevelt63 | 1.6% | 319 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +58.9% |
| 1908 | +76.6% |
| 1912 | +71.1% |
| 1916 | +63.6% |
| 1920 | +24.5% |
| 1924 | +50.6% |
| 1928 | −19.4% |
| 1932 | +73.8% |
| 1936 | +69.0% |
| 1940 | +60.6% |
| 1944 | +52.9% |
| 1948 | +46.8% |
| 1952 | −28.6% |
| 1956 | −27.0% |
| 1960 | −1.4% |
| 1964 | +32.6% |
| 1968 | +8.0% |
| 1972 | −25.3% |
| 1976 | −5.4% |
| 1980 | −7.8% |
| 1984 | −17.0% |
| 1988 | −4.2% |
| 1992 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | +5.9% |
| 2000 | −14.5% |
| 2004 | −6.7% |
| 2008 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | −5.5% |
| 2016 | −4.8% |
| 2020 | −4.2% |
| 2024 | −12.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 7,282 |
| 2020 | 7,524 |
| 2022 | 7,513 |
| 2024 | 7,408 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Brewster is Texas's largest county by area yet holds fewer than 9,000 residents, a sparse ranching and tourism economy that has historically produced competitive margins before shifting toward a consistent Republican lean in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 76.6 points in 1908 and a Republican high of 28.6 points in 1952. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.6 points.
A population of 9,503, a 51% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,212 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Klickitat County and Luna County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Brewster County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Brewster County, Texas voted Republican by 12.6 points (R+12.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,578 votes cast, 1,969 went Democratic and 2,545 went Republican.
When did Brewster County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Brewster County, Texas voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Brewster County, Texas?
Brewster County, Texas has a population of 9,503 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Brewster County, Texas?
Median household income in Brewster County, Texas is $56,212 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Brewster County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Brewster County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.