HarrisDemocratic13.2%133TrumpRepublican86.5%869SteinIndependent0.2%2
R+73.2- Lead
- 736
- Total
- 1,005
- vs nation
- R+71.8
- Turnout
- —
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Edwards County, TX
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1904–2024.
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic15.8%168TrumpRepublican83.8%893JorgensenLibertarian0.5%5
R+68.0- Lead
- 725
- Total
- 1,066
- vs nation
- R+72.5
- Turnout
- 71.8%
ClintonDemocratic28.2%303TrumpRepublican69.5%746JohnsonLibertarian1.6%17
R+41.3- Lead
- 443
- Total
- 1,073
- vs nation
- R+43.4
- Turnout
- 67.3%
ObamaDemocratic26.2%232RomneyRepublican72.6%642GrayLibertarian0.8%7
R+46.4- Lead
- 410
- Total
- 884
- vs nation
- R+50.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic33.4%346McCainRepublican65.0%673OtherAll other candidates1.5%16
R+31.6- Lead
- 327
- Total
- 1,035
- vs nation
- R+38.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic22.5%217BushRepublican77.4%745OtherAll other candidates0.1%1
R+54.8- Lead
- 528
- Total
- 963
- vs nation
- R+52.4
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic27.9%261BushRepublican70.8%663NaderGreen0.6%6
R+42.9- Lead
- 402
- Total
- 937
- vs nation
- R+43.4
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic43.1%437DoleRepublican50.4%511PerotReform5.9%60
R+7.3- Lead
- 74
- Total
- 1,013
- vs nation
- R+15.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+73.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 1,2902024 5-year
- Population density
- 0.61 / sq mi2024 5-year · TIGER/Line
- Land area
- 2,118 sq miTIGER/Line
- Median household income
- $40,3132024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 53.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 43.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+59.8 in 1916MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+80.0 in 1928MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Upton County, TX · twin score 77.9
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2022 total turnout
- 79.3%818 participants ÷ 1,031 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- -7.6 ptsHigh-turnout, durable
- Drop-off versus state
- -26.7 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 1,103 | 1,638 | 67.3% | A/D |
| 2018 · Midterm | 769 | 1,679 | 45.8% | A/D |
| 2020 · Presidential | 1,072 | 1,494 | 71.8% | A/D |
| 2022 · Midterm | 818 | 1,031 | 79.3% | A/D |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
presidential history
Party record book
Edwards County, TX · the strongest Democratic and Republican presidential performances recorded here, measured three ways.
1904–2024 · 31 presidential cycles
Highest vote share
Largest share of the presidential candidate vote cast here.
Democratic
Woodrow Wilson1916
79.1%
299 votes · D+59.8
Runner-up · Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940 · 76.4%
Republican
Herbert Hoover1928
89.7%
546 votes · R+80.0
Runner-up · Donald Trump, 2024 · 86.5%
Most votes
Largest number of votes cast for the party’s presidential nominee here.
Democratic
Franklin D. Roosevelt1932
575votes
71.5% of the vote · D+43.7
Runner-up · Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940 · 565 votes
Republican
Donald Trump2020
893votes
83.8% of the vote · R+68.0
Runner-up · Donald Trump, 2024 · 869 votes
Best relative to the U.S.
This Place’s margin against the national margin in the same election — positive when it leaned toward the party more than the country did.
Democratic
Woodrow Wilson1916
+56.6pts D vs U.S.
Place D+59.8 · U.S. D+3.1
Runner-up · Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940 · +42.8 pts
Republican
Donald Trump2020
+72.5pts R vs U.S.
Place R+68.0 · U.S. D+4.5
Runner-up · Donald Trump, 2024 · +71.8 pts
U.S. House elections · 3 House
Senate and governor results are in the Office selector at the top of this page.
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,529 |
| 2018 | 1,454 |
| 2020 | 1,499 |
| 2022 | 1,461 |
| 2024 | 1,496 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
−1 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net −81 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $68,109 in average income, against $75,419 for residents who stayed — 10% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −30 |
| 2012 | +2 |
| 2013 | −94 |
| 2014 | −6 |
| 2015 | +17 |
| 2016 | +5 |
| 2017 | +23 |
| 2018 | −17 |
| 2019 | +21 |
| 2021 | +24 |
| 2022 | +9 |
| 2023 | −24 |
| 2024 | −10 |
| 2025 | −1 |
Edwards County's sparse ranch land and population of roughly 2,000 produce some of the widest presidential margins in the state — the 2024 result landed at R+73, a figure that has held roughly steady across recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 59.8 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 80.0 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 73.2 points.
A population of 1,290, a 53% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $40,313 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Upton County and Lynn County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Upton County
Texas
77.9twin score
% unaffiliated2024 margin% Latino≠ Irish ancestry
Lynn County
Texas
74.6twin score
elasticity2004–2024 trajectory% Latino≠ median income
Cottle County
Texas
73.7twin score
% unaffiliated2020–2024 trajectorypopulation scale≠ elasticity
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Edwards County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Edwards County, Texas voted Republican by 73.2 points (R+73.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,005 votes cast, 133 went Democratic and 869 went Republican.
When did Edwards County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Edwards County, Texas voted Democratic was 1948.
How many people live in Edwards County, Texas?
Edwards County, Texas has a population of 1,290 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Edwards County, Texas?
Median household income in Edwards County, Texas is $40,313 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Edwards County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Edwards County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 23 went Republican.