Ellis County, Texas
AkashicEllis County, TXTrumpR+31.1
2024 precinct map of Ellis CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Ellis 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 | 65.1% | 64,763 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 34.0% | 33,850 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 521 |
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58 precincts · 99,557 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 | 34.0%Harris33,850 | 65.1%Trump64,763 | 0.5%Oliver521 | 99,557 | ||
| R | 32.2%Biden27,565 | 66.2%Trump56,717 | 1.1%Jorgensen954 | 85,688 | ||
| R | 25.4%Clinton16,253 | 70.1%Trump44,941 | 2.7%Johnson1,747 | 64,110 | ||
| R | 25.6%Obama13,881 | 72.9%Romney39,574 | 0.9%Gray499 | 54,254 | ||
| R | 28.5%Obama15,333 | 70.7%McCain38,078 | 0.8%Barr442 | 53,853 | ||
| R | 25.1%Kerry11,640 | 74.5%Bush34,602 | 0.4%Badnarik202 | 46,444 | ||
| R | 28.5%Gore10,629 | 69.9%Bush26,091 | 1.0%Nader377 | 37,307 | ||
| R | 36.4%Clinton10,832 | 53.9%Dole16,046 | 9.2%Perot2,750 | 29,766 | ||
| R | 28.5%Clinton9,537 | 40.5%Bush13,564 | 30.8%Perot10,303 | 33,495 | ||
| R | 40.3%Dukakis11,169 | 59.2%Bush16,422 | 0.6%Paul158 | 27,749 | ||
| R | 32.1%Mondale8,029 | 67.6%Reagan16,873 | 0.3%Larouche72 | 24,974 | ||
| R | 47.1%Carter9,219 | 51.3%Reagan10,046 | 1.6%Anderson315 | 19,580 | ||
| D | 58.6%Carter9,991 | 41.0%Ford6,996 | 0.4%McCarthy68 | 17,055 | ||
| R | 30.4%McGovern3,839 | 69.5%Nixon8,779 | 0.1%Schmitz8 | 12,626 | ||
| D | 45.0%Humphrey5,431 | 31.4%Nixon3,794 | 23.6%Wallace2,842 | 12,067 | ||
| D | 72.3%Johnson7,278 | 27.6%Goldwater2,779 | 0.0%Hass5 | 10,062 | ||
| D | 61.2%Kennedy5,841 | 38.4%Nixon3,666 | 0.4%Byrd36 | 9,543 | ||
| D | 59.1%Stevenson5,211 | 40.6%Eisenhower3,585 | 0.3%Andrews24 | 8,820 | ||
| D | 59.9%Stevenson6,275 | 39.9%Eisenhower4,183 | 0.2%Hallinan24 | 10,482 | ||
| D | 75.6%Truman5,792 | 13.8%Dewey1,055 | 10.7%Thurmond818 | 7,665 | ||
| D | 85.1%Roosevelt7,065 | 8.0%Dewey666 | 6.9%Thomas573 | 8,304 | ||
| D | 91.9%Roosevelt7,881 | 8.1%Willkie692 | 0.1%Thomas5 | 8,578 | ||
| D | 94.5%Roosevelt5,644 | 5.3%Landon319 | 0.2%Lemke12 | 5,975 | ||
| D | 92.5%Roosevelt7,033 | 6.9%Hoover527 | 0.6%Thomas44 | 7,604 | ||
| D | 55.1%Smith4,399 | 44.7%Hoover3,569 | 0.2%Thomas13 | 7,981 | ||
| D | 54.9%Davis6,220 | 36.0%Coolidge4,078 | 9.1%La Follette1,032 | 11,330 | ||
| D | 69.7%Cox4,081 | 14.0%Harding819 | 16.3%Debs957 | 5,857 | ||
| D | 92.0%Wilson4,718 | 6.3%Hughes324 | 1.7%Benson85 | 5,127 | ||
| D | 85.5%Wilson3,483 | 7.2%Taft293 | 7.3%Roosevelt299 | 4,075 | ||
| D | 87.6%Bryan4,413 | 11.8%Taft593 | 0.6% | 5,037 | ||
| D | 87.0%Parker3,553 | 9.7%Roosevelt395 | 3.3% | 4,082 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +77.4% |
| 1908 | +75.8% |
| 1912 | +78.3% |
| 1916 | +85.7% |
| 1920 | +55.7% |
| 1924 | +18.9% |
| 1928 | +10.4% |
| 1932 | +85.6% |
| 1936 | +89.1% |
| 1940 | +83.8% |
| 1944 | +77.1% |
| 1948 | +61.8% |
| 1952 | +20.0% |
| 1956 | +18.4% |
| 1960 | +22.8% |
| 1964 | +44.7% |
| 1968 | +13.6% |
| 1972 | −39.1% |
| 1976 | +17.6% |
| 1980 | −4.2% |
| 1984 | −35.4% |
| 1988 | −18.9% |
| 1992 | −12.0% |
| 1996 | −17.5% |
| 2000 | −41.4% |
| 2004 | −49.4% |
| 2008 | −42.2% |
| 2012 | −47.4% |
| 2016 | −44.7% |
| 2020 | −34.0% |
| 2024 | −31.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 102,217 |
| 2018 | 108,499 |
| 2020 | 120,188 |
| 2022 | 131,057 |
| 2024 | 147,399 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Ellis County has absorbed rapid population growth from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex while maintaining lopsided Republican margins, with the 2024 presidential race decided by more than 31 points — a pattern that has held even as newcomers reshape its demographics.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 89.1 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 49.4 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 31.1 points.
A population of 213,160, a 53% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $99,595 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mesa County and Hall County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ellis County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ellis County, Texas voted Republican by 31.1 points (R+31.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 99,557 votes cast, 33,850 went Democratic and 64,763 went Republican.
When did Ellis County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Ellis County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Ellis County, Texas?
Ellis County, Texas has a population of 213,160 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ellis County, Texas?
Median household income in Ellis County, Texas is $99,595 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Ellis County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Ellis County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.