Henderson County, Texas
AkashicHenderson County, TXTrumpR+63.5
2024 precinct map of Henderson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Henderson 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 | 81.4% | 31,379 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.0% | 6,919 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 152 |
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30 precincts · 38,540 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1908–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 18.0%Harris6,919 | 81.4%Trump31,379 | 0.4%Oliver152 | 38,540 | ||
| R | 19.4%Biden7,060 | 79.5%Trump28,911 | 0.7%Jorgensen264 | 36,368 | ||
| R | 18.9%Clinton5,669 | 78.7%Trump23,650 | 1.8%Johnson535 | 30,045 | ||
| R | 22.1%Obama6,106 | 76.8%Romney21,231 | 0.9%Gray236 | 27,627 | ||
| R | 27.3%Obama7,913 | 71.9%McCain20,857 | 0.8%Barr223 | 28,993 | ||
| R | 29.5%Kerry8,505 | 70.1%Bush20,210 | 0.5%Badnarik134 | 28,849 | ||
| R | 34.0%Gore8,704 | 64.8%Bush16,607 | 0.8%Nader201 | 25,627 | ||
| R | 44.3%Clinton10,085 | 45.4%Dole10,345 | 10.0%Perot2,274 | 22,772 | ||
| D | 37.5%Clinton9,105 | 34.5%Bush8,368 | 27.8%Perot6,746 | 24,261 | ||
| R | 46.9%Dukakis9,819 | 52.6%Bush11,005 | 0.4%Paul94 | 20,918 | ||
| R | 36.4%Mondale7,302 | 63.4%Reagan12,725 | 0.2%Larouche49 | 20,076 | ||
| D | 50.3%Carter8,199 | 48.5%Reagan7,903 | 1.2%Anderson203 | 16,305 | ||
| D | 63.7%Carter8,245 | 36.0%Ford4,658 | 0.3%McCarthy34 | 12,937 | ||
| R | 30.4%McGovern2,741 | 69.5%Nixon6,263 | 0.1%Schmitz9 | 9,013 | ||
| D | 39.3%Humphrey3,119 | 29.2%Nixon2,315 | 31.5%Wallace2,498 | 7,932 | ||
| D | 70.0%Johnson4,697 | 29.6%Goldwater1,988 | 0.4%Hass29 | 6,714 | ||
| D | 57.1%Kennedy3,411 | 42.2%Nixon2,521 | 0.6%Byrd38 | 5,970 | ||
| D | 55.0%Stevenson3,065 | 44.5%Eisenhower2,479 | 0.4%Andrews25 | 5,569 | ||
| D | 63.7%Stevenson4,439 | 36.3%Eisenhower2,534 | 0.0%Hallinan1 | 6,974 | ||
| D | 83.1%Truman3,669 | 12.2%Dewey540 | 4.6%Thurmond204 | 4,413 | ||
| D | 76.3%Roosevelt3,219 | 10.1%Dewey427 | 13.6%Thomas574 | 4,220 | ||
| D | 83.7%Roosevelt4,111 | 16.3%Willkie803 | 0.0% | 4,914 | ||
| D | 92.5%Roosevelt3,259 | 7.4%Landon260 | 0.2%Lemke6 | 3,525 | ||
| D | 93.7%Roosevelt3,522 | 5.8%Hoover219 | 0.5%Thomas19 | 3,760 | ||
| D | 60.5%Smith1,726 | 39.5%Hoover1,128 | 0.0% | 2,854 | ||
| D | 88.7%Davis3,819 | 9.4%Coolidge405 | 1.9%La Follette80 | 4,304 | ||
| D | 58.3%Cox1,684 | 18.6%Harding538 | 23.1%Debs667 | 2,889 | ||
| D | 74.2%Wilson1,790 | 11.1%Hughes268 | 14.7%Benson355 | 2,413 | ||
| D | 68.2%Wilson1,370 | 6.8%Taft137 | 25.0%Roosevelt502 | 2,009 | ||
| D | 76.3%Bryan1,143 | 17.0%Taft255 | 6.7% | 1,499 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +59.2% |
| 1912 | +61.4% |
| 1916 | +63.1% |
| 1920 | +39.7% |
| 1924 | +79.3% |
| 1928 | +21.0% |
| 1932 | +87.8% |
| 1936 | +85.1% |
| 1940 | +67.3% |
| 1944 | +66.2% |
| 1948 | +70.9% |
| 1952 | +27.3% |
| 1956 | +10.5% |
| 1960 | +14.9% |
| 1964 | +40.3% |
| 1968 | +10.1% |
| 1972 | −39.1% |
| 1976 | +27.7% |
| 1980 | +1.8% |
| 1984 | −27.0% |
| 1988 | −5.7% |
| 1992 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | −1.1% |
| 2000 | −30.8% |
| 2004 | −40.6% |
| 2008 | −44.6% |
| 2012 | −54.7% |
| 2016 | −59.8% |
| 2020 | −60.1% |
| 2024 | −63.5% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 50,704 |
| 2018 | 50,899 |
| 2020 | 54,663 |
| 2022 | 58,253 |
| 2024 | 59,479 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Henderson County, anchored by the city of Athens in the Piney Woods region, delivered an R+63.5 margin in 2024 — a gap that reflects both its rural character and a decades-long rightward shift among East Texas working-class voters.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 87.8 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 63.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 63.5 points.
A population of 84,862, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,179 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Upshur County and Lamar County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Henderson County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Henderson County, Texas voted Republican by 63.5 points (R+63.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 38,540 votes cast, 6,919 went Democratic and 31,379 went Republican.
When did Henderson County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Henderson County, Texas voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Henderson County, Texas?
Henderson County, Texas has a population of 84,862 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Henderson County, Texas?
Median household income in Henderson County, Texas is $65,179 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Henderson County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Henderson County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 19 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.