Grimes County, Texas
AkashicGrimes County, TXTrumpR+60.2
2024 precinct map of Grimes CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Grimes 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 | 79.7% | 11,197 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 19.5% | 2,734 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 72 |
Harris +50Trump +50
13 precincts · 14,051 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 | 19.5%Harris2,734 | 79.7%Trump11,197 | 0.5%Oliver72 | 14,051 | ||
| R | 22.8%Biden2,833 | 76.0%Trump9,432 | 1.0%Jorgensen118 | 12,414 | ||
| R | 23.0%Clinton2,194 | 74.1%Trump7,065 | 2.3%Johnson219 | 9,533 | ||
| R | 27.2%Obama2,339 | 71.4%Romney6,141 | 1.0%Gray87 | 8,601 | ||
| R | 32.5%Obama2,704 | 66.8%McCain5,562 | 0.7%Barr56 | 8,322 | ||
| R | 33.8%Kerry2,713 | 65.5%Bush5,263 | 0.7%Badnarik54 | 8,030 | ||
| R | 36.0%Gore2,450 | 61.7%Bush4,197 | 1.4%Nader98 | 6,802 | ||
| D | 45.3%Clinton2,584 | 45.0%Dole2,564 | 9.4%Perot538 | 5,701 | ||
| D | 41.7%Clinton2,594 | 38.6%Bush2,402 | 19.5%Perot1,213 | 6,217 | ||
| R | 49.0%Dukakis2,735 | 50.5%Bush2,820 | 0.5%Paul27 | 5,582 | ||
| R | 41.2%Mondale2,370 | 58.5%Reagan3,365 | 0.3%Larouche17 | 5,752 | ||
| D | 53.0%Carter2,440 | 45.3%Reagan2,087 | 1.6%Anderson75 | 4,602 | ||
| D | 64.0%Carter2,656 | 35.5%Ford1,473 | 0.5%McCarthy19 | 4,148 | ||
| R | 33.1%McGovern1,116 | 66.4%Nixon2,243 | 0.5%Schmitz17 | 3,376 | ||
| D | 41.8%Humphrey1,473 | 30.5%Nixon1,076 | 27.7%Wallace976 | 3,525 | ||
| D | 68.6%Johnson2,229 | 31.2%Goldwater1,014 | 0.1%Hass4 | 3,247 | ||
| D | 61.7%Kennedy1,713 | 37.9%Nixon1,053 | 0.4%Byrd12 | 2,778 | ||
| R | 45.5%Stevenson1,079 | 54.0%Eisenhower1,281 | 0.6%Andrews14 | 2,374 | ||
| R | 46.6%Stevenson1,362 | 53.3%Eisenhower1,557 | 0.0%Hallinan1 | 2,920 | ||
| D | 52.4%Truman901 | 19.5%Dewey336 | 28.1%Thurmond483 | 1,720 | ||
| D | 79.1%Roosevelt1,559 | 7.0%Dewey137 | 13.9%Thomas274 | 1,970 | ||
| D | 90.6%Roosevelt2,899 | 9.3%Willkie298 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 3,199 | ||
| D | 93.1%Roosevelt1,851 | 6.8%Landon136 | 0.1%Lemke2 | 1,989 | ||
| D | 92.9%Roosevelt2,065 | 6.9%Hoover153 | 0.2%Thomas5 | 2,223 | ||
| D | 62.6%Smith1,175 | 37.4%Hoover701 | 0.0% | 1,876 | ||
| D | 91.1%Davis2,136 | 7.5%Coolidge177 | 1.4%La Follette32 | 2,345 | ||
| D | 70.9%Cox1,027 | 14.8%Harding214 | 14.4%Debs208 | 1,449 | ||
| D | 89.1%Wilson1,108 | 8.7%Hughes108 | 2.2%Benson27 | 1,243 | ||
| D | 89.4%Wilson941 | 3.3%Taft35 | 7.2%Roosevelt76 | 1,052 | ||
| D | 90.0%Bryan973 | 8.1%Taft88 | 1.9% | 1,081 | ||
| D | 84.5%Parker915 | 11.5%Roosevelt125 | 4.0% | 1,083 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +72.9% |
| 1908 | +81.9% |
| 1912 | +86.1% |
| 1916 | +80.5% |
| 1920 | +56.1% |
| 1924 | +83.5% |
| 1928 | +25.3% |
| 1932 | +86.0% |
| 1936 | +86.2% |
| 1940 | +81.3% |
| 1944 | +72.2% |
| 1948 | +32.8% |
| 1952 | −6.7% |
| 1956 | −8.5% |
| 1960 | +23.8% |
| 1964 | +37.4% |
| 1968 | +11.3% |
| 1972 | −33.4% |
| 1976 | +28.5% |
| 1980 | +7.7% |
| 1984 | −17.3% |
| 1988 | −1.5% |
| 1992 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | −25.7% |
| 2004 | −31.8% |
| 2008 | −34.3% |
| 2012 | −44.2% |
| 2016 | −51.1% |
| 2020 | −53.2% |
| 2024 | −60.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,723 |
| 2018 | 16,000 |
| 2020 | 17,877 |
| 2022 | 19,170 |
| 2024 | 21,080 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Grimes County, a sparsely populated stretch of East Texas pine and farmland, has delivered Republican presidential margins exceeding 60 points, reflecting a rural demographic shift that accelerated sharply over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 86.2 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 60.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 7.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 60.2 points.
A population of 31,340, a 57% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,803 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Jones County and Polk County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Grimes County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Grimes County, Texas voted Republican by 60.2 points (R+60.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 14,051 votes cast, 2,734 went Democratic and 11,197 went Republican.
When did Grimes County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Grimes County, Texas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Grimes County, Texas?
Grimes County, Texas has a population of 31,340 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Grimes County, Texas?
Median household income in Grimes County, Texas is $69,803 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Grimes County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Grimes County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 19 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.