Denton County, Texas
AkashicDenton County, TXTrumpR+13.1
2024 precinct map of Denton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Denton 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 | 55.8% | 250,521 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 42.6% | 191,503 |
| Jill SteinGreen | 0.8% | 3,605 |
Harris +50Trump +50
226 precincts · 449,188 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 | 42.6%Harris191,503 | 55.8%Trump250,521 | 0.8%Stein3,605 | 449,188 | ||
| R | 45.1%Biden188,695 | 53.2%Trump222,480 | 1.3%Jorgensen5,421 | 417,964 | ||
| R | 37.1%Clinton110,890 | 57.1%Trump170,603 | 3.9%Johnson11,583 | 298,645 | ||
| R | 33.4%Obama80,978 | 64.9%Romney157,579 | 1.4%Gray3,362 | 242,781 | ||
| R | 37.5%Obama91,160 | 61.6%McCain149,935 | 0.9%Barr2,168 | 243,263 | ||
| R | 29.5%Kerry59,346 | 70.0%Bush140,891 | 0.6%Badnarik1,173 | 201,410 | ||
| R | 27.3%Gore40,144 | 69.6%Bush102,171 | 2.3%Nader3,430 | 146,790 | ||
| R | 32.4%Clinton36,138 | 58.5%Dole65,313 | 8.3%Perot9,294 | 111,596 | ||
| R | 23.9%Clinton27,891 | 41.6%Bush48,492 | 34.0%Perot39,653 | 116,576 | ||
| R | 31.1%Dukakis26,204 | 68.2%Bush57,444 | 0.7%Paul562 | 84,210 | ||
| R | 24.0%Mondale16,772 | 75.7%Reagan52,865 | 0.2%Larouche159 | 69,796 | ||
| R | 34.8%Carter17,381 | 59.9%Reagan29,908 | 5.2%Anderson2,619 | 49,908 | ||
| R | 47.6%Carter18,887 | 51.5%Ford20,440 | 0.9%McCarthy365 | 39,692 | ||
| R | 33.6%McGovern9,720 | 66.2%Nixon19,138 | 0.2%Schmitz62 | 28,920 | ||
| R | 39.6%Humphrey7,463 | 43.6%Nixon8,222 | 16.8%Wallace3,178 | 18,863 | ||
| D | 67.7%Johnson9,137 | 32.1%Goldwater4,335 | 0.2%Hass22 | 13,494 | ||
| R | 48.3%Kennedy5,366 | 51.5%Nixon5,724 | 0.3%Byrd29 | 11,119 | ||
| R | 48.1%Stevenson4,972 | 51.7%Eisenhower5,350 | 0.2%Andrews24 | 10,346 | ||
| R | 47.5%Stevenson5,289 | 52.4%Eisenhower5,840 | 0.1%Hallinan8 | 11,137 | ||
| D | 65.4%Truman4,549 | 22.0%Dewey1,531 | 12.6%Thurmond873 | 6,953 | ||
| D | 78.5%Roosevelt5,584 | 10.8%Dewey771 | 10.6%Thomas755 | 7,110 | ||
| D | 87.6%Roosevelt6,386 | 12.3%Willkie899 | 0.1%Thomas7 | 7,292 | ||
| D | 90.9%Roosevelt5,021 | 8.6%Landon476 | 0.5%Lemke26 | 5,523 | ||
| D | 90.1%Roosevelt5,115 | 9.2%Hoover520 | 0.7%Thomas42 | 5,677 | ||
| R | 47.8%Smith2,384 | 51.9%Hoover2,587 | 0.3%Thomas15 | 4,986 | ||
| D | 80.5%Davis2,186 | 17.6%Coolidge479 | 1.9%La Follette51 | 2,716 | ||
| D | 48.3%Cox1,257 | 34.6%Harding900 | 17.0%Debs443 | 2,600 | ||
| D | 115.5%Wilson2,844 | 18.3%Hughes451 | 0.0% | 2,462 | ||
| D | 82.1%Wilson2,287 | 6.8%Taft189 | 11.2%Roosevelt311 | 2,787 | ||
| D | 82.1%Bryan2,739 | 14.7%Taft491 | 3.1% | 3,335 | ||
| D | 79.4%Parker2,406 | 18.3%Roosevelt553 | 2.3% | 3,030 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +61.2% |
| 1908 | +67.4% |
| 1912 | +75.3% |
| 1916 | +97.2% |
| 1920 | +13.7% |
| 1924 | +62.8% |
| 1928 | −4.1% |
| 1932 | +80.9% |
| 1936 | +82.3% |
| 1940 | +75.2% |
| 1944 | +67.7% |
| 1948 | +43.4% |
| 1952 | −4.9% |
| 1956 | −3.7% |
| 1960 | −3.2% |
| 1964 | +35.6% |
| 1968 | −4.0% |
| 1972 | −32.6% |
| 1976 | −3.9% |
| 1980 | −25.1% |
| 1984 | −51.7% |
| 1988 | −37.1% |
| 1992 | −17.7% |
| 1996 | −26.1% |
| 2000 | −42.3% |
| 2004 | −40.5% |
| 2008 | −24.2% |
| 2012 | −31.6% |
| 2016 | −20.0% |
| 2020 | −8.1% |
| 2024 | −13.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 467,818 |
| 2018 | 503,487 |
| 2020 | 565,089 |
| 2022 | 606,275 |
| 2024 | 661,565 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Denton County's rapid population growth — fueled by Dallas–Fort Worth spillover and a large university presence — has steadily compressed Republican margins from R+40 a decade ago to R+13 in 2024, making it a closely watched indicator of suburban realignment in Texas.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 97.2 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 51.7 points in 1984. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.1 points.
A population of 979,561, a 52% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $111,498 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Placer County and Cabarrus County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Denton County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Denton County, Texas voted Republican by 13.1 points (R+13.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 449,188 votes cast, 191,503 went Democratic and 250,521 went Republican.
When did Denton County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Denton County, Texas voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Denton County, Texas?
Denton County, Texas has a population of 979,561 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Denton County, Texas?
Median household income in Denton County, Texas is $111,498 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Denton County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Denton County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.