Hale County, Texas
AkashicHale County, TXTrumpR+57.9
2024 precinct map of Hale CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Hale 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 | 78.4% | 7,283 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.5% | 1,903 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 57 |
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30 precincts · 9,285 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 | 20.5%Harris1,903 | 78.4%Trump7,283 | 0.6%Oliver57 | 9,285 | ||
| R | 23.8%Biden2,279 | 74.9%Trump7,177 | 1.0%Jorgensen97 | 9,586 | ||
| R | 23.7%Clinton2,101 | 71.9%Trump6,366 | 3.7%Johnson324 | 8,858 | ||
| R | 25.3%Obama2,243 | 73.3%Romney6,490 | 1.1%Gray95 | 8,854 | ||
| R | 27.2%Obama2,708 | 72.1%McCain7,171 | 0.6%Barr64 | 9,943 | ||
| R | 20.5%Kerry2,078 | 79.0%Bush8,025 | 0.5%Badnarik51 | 10,154 | ||
| R | 23.7%Gore2,158 | 75.4%Bush6,868 | 0.5%Nader45 | 9,110 | ||
| R | 32.9%Clinton3,204 | 60.6%Dole5,905 | 6.2%Perot605 | 9,746 | ||
| R | 27.0%Clinton2,761 | 59.6%Bush6,098 | 13.3%Perot1,357 | 10,234 | ||
| R | 35.7%Dukakis3,502 | 64.1%Bush6,284 | 0.3%Paul25 | 9,811 | ||
| R | 29.4%Mondale3,202 | 70.4%Reagan7,670 | 0.2%Larouche19 | 10,891 | ||
| R | 32.7%Carter3,610 | 65.9%Reagan7,277 | 1.5%Anderson163 | 11,050 | ||
| D | 50.7%Carter5,580 | 49.0%Ford5,390 | 0.3%McCarthy37 | 11,007 | ||
| R | 23.0%McGovern2,135 | 76.0%Nixon7,051 | 0.9%Schmitz87 | 9,273 | ||
| R | 32.0%Humphrey3,293 | 45.6%Nixon4,696 | 22.4%Wallace2,309 | 10,298 | ||
| D | 61.6%Johnson5,910 | 38.2%Goldwater3,666 | 0.2%Hass18 | 9,594 | ||
| R | 43.3%Kennedy3,695 | 56.1%Nixon4,784 | 0.6%Byrd53 | 8,532 | ||
| D | 50.2%Stevenson3,848 | 49.6%Eisenhower3,804 | 0.1%Andrews11 | 7,663 | ||
| R | 40.7%Stevenson3,351 | 59.1%Eisenhower4,858 | 0.2%Hallinan17 | 8,226 | ||
| D | 75.2%Truman3,995 | 19.1%Dewey1,013 | 5.7%Thurmond302 | 5,310 | ||
| D | 70.0%Roosevelt3,066 | 16.3%Dewey712 | 13.7%Thomas601 | 4,379 | ||
| D | 78.8%Roosevelt3,405 | 21.0%Willkie906 | 0.3%Thomas12 | 4,323 | ||
| D | 86.8%Roosevelt3,109 | 12.6%Landon451 | 0.6%Lemke22 | 3,582 | ||
| D | 88.1%Roosevelt3,029 | 10.7%Hoover369 | 1.1%Thomas39 | 3,437 | ||
| R | 33.8%Smith1,098 | 66.0%Hoover2,143 | 0.2%Thomas7 | 3,248 | ||
| D | 70.8%Davis1,446 | 24.8%Coolidge507 | 4.3%La Follette88 | 2,041 | ||
| D | 76.2%Cox1,279 | 21.0%Harding352 | 2.9%Debs48 | 1,679 | ||
| D | 87.5%Wilson908 | 7.7%Hughes80 | 4.8%Benson50 | 1,038 | ||
| D | 79.6%Wilson554 | 3.7%Taft26 | 16.7%Roosevelt116 | 696 | ||
| D | 88.6%Bryan406 | 9.0%Taft41 | 2.4% | 458 | ||
| D | 83.8%Parker379 | 7.3%Roosevelt33 | 8.8% | 452 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +76.5% |
| 1908 | +79.7% |
| 1912 | +75.9% |
| 1916 | +79.8% |
| 1920 | +55.2% |
| 1924 | +46.0% |
| 1928 | −32.2% |
| 1932 | +77.4% |
| 1936 | +74.2% |
| 1940 | +57.8% |
| 1944 | +53.8% |
| 1948 | +56.2% |
| 1952 | −18.3% |
| 1956 | +0.6% |
| 1960 | −12.8% |
| 1964 | +23.4% |
| 1968 | −13.6% |
| 1972 | −53.0% |
| 1976 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | −33.2% |
| 1984 | −41.0% |
| 1988 | −28.4% |
| 1992 | −32.6% |
| 1996 | −27.7% |
| 2000 | −51.7% |
| 2004 | −58.6% |
| 2008 | −44.9% |
| 2012 | −48.0% |
| 2016 | −48.1% |
| 2020 | −51.1% |
| 2024 | −57.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 18,752 |
| 2018 | 19,347 |
| 2020 | 18,997 |
| 2022 | 18,458 |
| 2024 | 18,272 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Anchored by Plainview on the South Plains, Hale County recorded an R+57.9 presidential margin in 2024, reflecting a heavily rural, agricultural electorate that has shifted decisively rightward over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 79.8 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 58.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.9 points.
A population of 32,131, a 31% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,897 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Bailey County and Victoria County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hale County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hale County, Texas voted Republican by 57.9 points (R+57.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,285 votes cast, 1,903 went Democratic and 7,283 went Republican.
When did Hale County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Hale County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Hale County, Texas?
Hale County, Texas has a population of 32,131 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hale County, Texas?
Median household income in Hale County, Texas is $51,897 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Hale County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Hale County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.