Galveston County, Texas
AkashicGalveston County, TXTrumpR+27.4
2024 precinct map of Galveston CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Galveston 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 | 63.1% | 100,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 35.7% | 56,732 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 997 |
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90 precincts · 158,996 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 | 35.7%Harris56,732 | 63.1%Trump100,295 | 0.6%Oliver997 | 158,996 | ||
| R | 37.9%Biden58,842 | 60.5%Trump93,911 | 1.2%Jorgensen1,913 | 155,346 | ||
| R | 35.5%Clinton43,658 | 60.0%Trump73,757 | 3.3%Johnson4,045 | 122,903 | ||
| R | 35.9%Obama39,511 | 62.7%Romney69,059 | 1.1%Gray1,191 | 110,078 | ||
| R | 39.8%Obama41,805 | 59.3%McCain62,258 | 0.9%Barr941 | 105,004 | ||
| R | 41.4%Kerry43,919 | 57.8%Bush61,290 | 0.7%Badnarik772 | 105,981 | ||
| R | 43.0%Gore40,020 | 54.2%Bush50,397 | 2.3%Nader2,150 | 92,983 | ||
| D | 48.0%Clinton38,458 | 44.0%Dole35,251 | 7.4%Perot5,897 | 80,089 | ||
| D | 42.8%Clinton38,623 | 34.7%Bush31,303 | 22.3%Perot20,103 | 90,242 | ||
| D | 52.2%Dukakis38,633 | 47.2%Bush34,913 | 0.7%Paul496 | 74,042 | ||
| R | 47.0%Mondale36,092 | 52.4%Reagan40,262 | 0.6%Larouche482 | 76,836 | ||
| D | 48.6%Carter30,778 | 46.6%Reagan29,527 | 4.7%Anderson2,992 | 63,297 | ||
| D | 59.4%Carter37,873 | 39.6%Ford25,251 | 1.0%McCarthy611 | 63,735 | ||
| R | 41.9%McGovern22,565 | 57.5%Nixon30,936 | 0.6%Schmitz310 | 53,811 | ||
| D | 49.5%Humphrey26,041 | 30.9%Nixon16,229 | 19.6%Wallace10,322 | 52,592 | ||
| D | 71.0%Johnson30,672 | 28.6%Goldwater12,365 | 0.3%Hass136 | 43,173 | ||
| D | 58.6%Kennedy23,940 | 40.1%Nixon16,373 | 1.3%Byrd515 | 40,828 | ||
| R | 46.6%Stevenson15,603 | 52.4%Eisenhower17,567 | 1.0%Andrews336 | 33,506 | ||
| D | 54.6%Stevenson19,058 | 45.0%Eisenhower15,715 | 0.4%Hallinan147 | 34,920 | ||
| D | 66.5%Truman12,491 | 25.8%Dewey4,857 | 7.7%Thurmond1,444 | 18,792 | ||
| D | 77.9%Roosevelt11,748 | 10.2%Dewey1,542 | 11.8%Thomas1,784 | 15,074 | ||
| D | 81.9%Roosevelt11,161 | 17.9%Willkie2,443 | 0.2%Thomas28 | 13,632 | ||
| D | 84.4%Roosevelt9,370 | 15.0%Landon1,666 | 0.6%Lemke70 | 11,106 | ||
| D | 83.4%Roosevelt10,491 | 16.0%Hoover2,011 | 0.6%Thomas80 | 12,582 | ||
| D | 57.4%Smith5,951 | 42.4%Hoover4,401 | 0.2%Thomas20 | 10,372 | ||
| D | 66.5%Davis5,068 | 25.1%Coolidge1,912 | 8.4%La Follette639 | 7,619 | ||
| D | 54.6%Cox2,933 | 30.3%Harding1,625 | 15.1%Debs811 | 5,369 | ||
| D | 71.9%Wilson3,543 | 25.6%Hughes1,263 | 2.4%Benson119 | 4,925 | ||
| D | 71.8%Wilson2,513 | 9.6%Taft336 | 18.6%Roosevelt650 | 3,499 | ||
| D | 70.2%Bryan2,175 | 27.2%Taft843 | 2.6% | 3,097 | ||
| D | 73.9%Parker2,085 | 23.6%Roosevelt665 | 2.6% | 2,822 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +50.3% |
| 1908 | +43.0% |
| 1912 | +62.2% |
| 1916 | +46.3% |
| 1920 | +24.4% |
| 1924 | +41.4% |
| 1928 | +14.9% |
| 1932 | +67.4% |
| 1936 | +69.4% |
| 1940 | +64.0% |
| 1944 | +67.7% |
| 1948 | +40.6% |
| 1952 | +9.6% |
| 1956 | −5.9% |
| 1960 | +18.5% |
| 1964 | +42.4% |
| 1968 | +18.7% |
| 1972 | −15.6% |
| 1976 | +19.8% |
| 1980 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | −5.4% |
| 1988 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | +8.1% |
| 1996 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | −11.2% |
| 2004 | −16.4% |
| 2008 | −19.5% |
| 2012 | −26.8% |
| 2016 | −24.5% |
| 2020 | −22.6% |
| 2024 | −27.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 208,232 |
| 2018 | 206,534 |
| 2020 | 228,482 |
| 2022 | 235,262 |
| 2024 | 245,695 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Galveston County has trended sharply Republican over the past decade despite a diversifying population, delivering a 27-point margin in 2024 while absorbing steady migration from the Houston metro along its rapidly developing northern edge.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 69.4 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 27.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 27.4 points.
A population of 358,990, a 54% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $86,105 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hardeman County and Knox County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Galveston County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Galveston County, Texas voted Republican by 27.4 points (R+27.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 158,996 votes cast, 56,732 went Democratic and 100,295 went Republican.
When did Galveston County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Galveston County, Texas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Galveston County, Texas?
Galveston County, Texas has a population of 358,990 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Galveston County, Texas?
Median household income in Galveston County, Texas is $86,105 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Galveston County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Galveston County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 21 went Democratic and 10 went Republican.