Clay County, Texas
AkashicClay County, TXTrumpR+79.6
2024 precinct map of Clay CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Clay 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 | 89.5% | 5,288 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 9.9% | 584 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 21 |
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16 precincts · 5,908 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 | 9.9%Harris584 | 89.5%Trump5,288 | 0.4%Oliver21 | 5,908 | ||
| R | 10.7%Biden614 | 88.1%Trump5,069 | 0.8%Jorgensen46 | 5,752 | ||
| R | 10.7%Clinton536 | 87.2%Trump4,377 | 1.7%Johnson87 | 5,018 | ||
| R | 14.6%Obama740 | 84.4%Romney4,266 | 0.9%Gray47 | 5,057 | ||
| R | 20.3%Obama1,085 | 78.9%McCain4,213 | 0.8%Barr41 | 5,339 | ||
| R | 24.6%Kerry1,299 | 75.1%Bush3,971 | 0.3%Badnarik18 | 5,288 | ||
| R | 31.5%Gore1,460 | 67.1%Bush3,112 | 0.8%Nader39 | 4,637 | ||
| R | 40.6%Clinton1,690 | 48.0%Dole1,997 | 11.2%Perot465 | 4,160 | ||
| D | 39.1%Clinton1,919 | 32.3%Bush1,586 | 28.5%Perot1,397 | 4,910 | ||
| D | 52.7%Dukakis2,288 | 47.1%Bush2,043 | 0.2%Paul9 | 4,340 | ||
| R | 41.7%Mondale1,844 | 58.0%Reagan2,569 | 0.3%Larouche13 | 4,426 | ||
| D | 54.3%Carter2,233 | 44.4%Reagan1,824 | 1.3%Anderson52 | 4,109 | ||
| D | 67.9%Carter2,568 | 31.7%Ford1,200 | 0.4%McCarthy15 | 3,783 | ||
| R | 34.7%McGovern1,023 | 64.3%Nixon1,893 | 1.0%Schmitz29 | 2,945 | ||
| D | 49.6%Humphrey1,573 | 29.5%Nixon936 | 21.0%Wallace665 | 3,174 | ||
| D | 78.0%Johnson2,357 | 21.8%Goldwater659 | 0.1%Hass4 | 3,020 | ||
| D | 62.3%Kennedy1,692 | 37.5%Nixon1,019 | 0.3%Byrd7 | 2,718 | ||
| D | 64.6%Stevenson1,813 | 35.3%Eisenhower990 | 0.2%Andrews5 | 2,808 | ||
| D | 61.6%Stevenson2,044 | 38.4%Eisenhower1,272 | 0.0% | 3,316 | ||
| D | 82.5%Truman2,131 | 12.9%Dewey332 | 4.6%Thurmond120 | 2,583 | ||
| D | 77.4%Roosevelt2,307 | 10.4%Dewey311 | 12.1%Thomas362 | 2,980 | ||
| D | 84.5%Roosevelt2,357 | 15.3%Willkie427 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 2,790 | ||
| D | 91.1%Roosevelt2,168 | 8.2%Landon196 | 0.7%Lemke16 | 2,380 | ||
| D | 93.7%Roosevelt2,365 | 6.0%Hoover151 | 0.3%Thomas7 | 2,523 | ||
| R | 46.6%Smith1,160 | 53.4%Hoover1,327 | 0.0% | 2,487 | ||
| D | 76.5%Davis1,402 | 17.3%Coolidge318 | 6.2%La Follette113 | 1,833 | ||
| D | 72.7%Cox1,324 | 24.5%Harding446 | 2.8%Debs51 | 1,821 | ||
| D | 84.9%Wilson1,324 | 11.3%Hughes177 | 3.8%Benson59 | 1,560 | ||
| D | 77.1%Wilson1,002 | 4.2%Taft54 | 18.8%Roosevelt244 | 1,300 | ||
| D | 78.7%Bryan1,115 | 17.2%Taft244 | 4.1% | 1,417 | ||
| D | 69.1%Parker599 | 13.7%Roosevelt119 | 17.2% | 867 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +55.4% |
| 1908 | +61.5% |
| 1912 | +72.9% |
| 1916 | +73.5% |
| 1920 | +48.2% |
| 1924 | +59.1% |
| 1928 | −6.7% |
| 1932 | +87.8% |
| 1936 | +82.9% |
| 1940 | +69.2% |
| 1944 | +67.0% |
| 1948 | +69.6% |
| 1952 | +23.3% |
| 1956 | +29.3% |
| 1960 | +24.8% |
| 1964 | +56.2% |
| 1968 | +20.1% |
| 1972 | −29.5% |
| 1976 | +36.2% |
| 1980 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | −16.4% |
| 1988 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | +6.8% |
| 1996 | −7.4% |
| 2000 | −35.6% |
| 2004 | −50.5% |
| 2008 | −58.6% |
| 2012 | −69.7% |
| 2016 | −76.5% |
| 2020 | −77.5% |
| 2024 | −79.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 7,656 |
| 2020 | 7,959 |
| 2022 | 8,066 |
| 2024 | 8,291 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Clay County, a sparsely populated ranching enclave in north-central Texas, recorded a 2024 presidential margin exceeding 79 points Republican — among the widest in the state — reflecting a rural demographic that has shifted decisively over recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 87.8 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 79.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 79.6 points.
A population of 10,495, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,114 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Montague County and Hardin County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Clay County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Clay County, Texas voted Republican by 79.6 points (R+79.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,908 votes cast, 584 went Democratic and 5,288 went Republican.
When did Clay County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Clay County, Texas voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Clay County, Texas?
Clay County, Texas has a population of 10,495 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Clay County, Texas?
Median household income in Clay County, Texas is $80,114 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Clay County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Clay County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 20 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.