Burnet County, Texas
AkashicBurnet County, TXTrumpR+55.7
2024 precinct map of Burnet CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Burnet 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 | 77.4% | 21,795 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.7% | 6,114 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 172 |
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20 precincts · 28,153 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 | 21.7%Harris6,114 | 77.4%Trump21,795 | 0.6%Oliver172 | 28,153 | ||
| R | 22.8%Biden5,639 | 75.9%Trump18,767 | 1.1%Jorgensen268 | 24,717 | ||
| R | 19.8%Clinton3,797 | 76.2%Trump14,638 | 2.9%Johnson564 | 19,204 | ||
| R | 21.9%Obama3,674 | 76.5%Romney12,843 | 1.4%Gray231 | 16,796 | ||
| R | 27.3%Obama4,608 | 71.4%McCain12,059 | 1.3%Barr226 | 16,893 | ||
| R | 26.3%Kerry4,147 | 72.8%Bush11,456 | 0.9%Badnarik139 | 15,742 | ||
| R | 26.9%Gore3,557 | 70.2%Bush9,286 | 2.2%Nader292 | 13,232 | ||
| R | 37.3%Clinton4,123 | 52.0%Dole5,744 | 10.0%Perot1,108 | 11,049 | ||
| R | 33.7%Clinton3,638 | 39.5%Bush4,272 | 26.5%Perot2,865 | 10,807 | ||
| R | 45.7%Dukakis4,343 | 53.8%Bush5,120 | 0.5%Paul45 | 9,508 | ||
| R | 33.5%Mondale2,983 | 66.2%Reagan5,895 | 0.3%Larouche29 | 8,907 | ||
| R | 46.8%Carter3,711 | 50.8%Reagan4,033 | 2.4%Anderson189 | 7,933 | ||
| D | 57.5%Carter3,818 | 41.8%Ford2,777 | 0.6%McCarthy41 | 6,636 | ||
| R | 26.2%McGovern1,227 | 73.3%Nixon3,438 | 0.5%Schmitz23 | 4,688 | ||
| D | 47.2%Humphrey1,876 | 36.7%Nixon1,459 | 16.2%Wallace643 | 3,978 | ||
| D | 75.8%Johnson2,585 | 24.1%Goldwater821 | 0.1%Hass4 | 3,410 | ||
| D | 59.5%Kennedy1,770 | 40.0%Nixon1,189 | 0.6%Byrd17 | 2,976 | ||
| D | 54.9%Stevenson1,422 | 44.9%Eisenhower1,163 | 0.2%Andrews5 | 2,590 | ||
| D | 52.9%Stevenson1,431 | 47.0%Eisenhower1,270 | 0.1%Hallinan2 | 2,703 | ||
| D | 84.1%Truman1,955 | 12.3%Dewey287 | 3.5%Thurmond82 | 2,324 | ||
| D | 80.4%Roosevelt1,697 | 10.8%Dewey228 | 8.9%Thomas187 | 2,112 | ||
| D | 90.3%Roosevelt2,177 | 9.7%Willkie233 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 2,412 | ||
| D | 93.3%Roosevelt1,583 | 6.5%Landon111 | 0.1%Lemke2 | 1,696 | ||
| D | 92.9%Roosevelt1,904 | 7.0%Hoover144 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 2,050 | ||
| R | 33.3%Smith467 | 66.7%Hoover936 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,404 | ||
| D | 83.7%Davis1,725 | 13.4%Coolidge277 | 2.8%La Follette58 | 2,060 | ||
| D | 62.6%Cox795 | 19.0%Harding241 | 18.4%Debs234 | 1,270 | ||
| D | 86.3%Wilson913 | 10.9%Hughes115 | 2.8%Benson30 | 1,058 | ||
| D | 75.5%Wilson623 | 10.3%Taft85 | 14.2%Roosevelt117 | 825 | ||
| D | 74.3%Bryan848 | 23.2%Taft265 | 2.5% | 1,142 | ||
| D | 73.3%Parker918 | 12.5%Roosevelt156 | 14.2% | 1,252 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +60.9% |
| 1908 | +51.1% |
| 1912 | +65.2% |
| 1916 | +75.4% |
| 1920 | +43.6% |
| 1924 | +70.3% |
| 1928 | −33.4% |
| 1932 | +85.9% |
| 1936 | +86.8% |
| 1940 | +80.6% |
| 1944 | +69.6% |
| 1948 | +71.8% |
| 1952 | +6.0% |
| 1956 | +10.0% |
| 1960 | +19.5% |
| 1964 | +51.7% |
| 1968 | +10.5% |
| 1972 | −47.2% |
| 1976 | +15.7% |
| 1980 | −4.1% |
| 1984 | −32.7% |
| 1988 | −8.2% |
| 1992 | −5.9% |
| 1996 | −14.7% |
| 2000 | −43.3% |
| 2004 | −46.4% |
| 2008 | −44.1% |
| 2012 | −54.6% |
| 2016 | −56.5% |
| 2020 | −53.1% |
| 2024 | −55.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 28,938 |
| 2018 | 30,985 |
| 2020 | 33,697 |
| 2022 | 36,364 |
| 2024 | 39,186 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Burnet sits in the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin, where rapid exurban growth has not eroded a deep Republican baseline — the county's 2024 presidential margin of R+55.7 reflects a pattern consistent across the last several cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 86.8 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 56.5 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 55.7 points.
A population of 52,652, a 71% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $78,732 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Shackelford County and Emery County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Burnet County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Burnet County, Texas voted Republican by 55.7 points (R+55.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 28,153 votes cast, 6,114 went Democratic and 21,795 went Republican.
When did Burnet County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Burnet County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Burnet County, Texas?
Burnet County, Texas has a population of 52,652 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Burnet County, Texas?
Median household income in Burnet County, Texas is $78,732 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Burnet County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Burnet County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.