Hockley County, Texas
AkashicHockley County, TXTrumpR+66.3
2024 precinct map of Hockley CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Hockley 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 | 82.8% | 6,616 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.6% | 1,323 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 34 |
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14 precincts · 7,988 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1924–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 16.6%Harris1,323 | 82.8%Trump6,616 | 0.4%Oliver34 | 7,988 | ||
| R | 18.3%Biden1,482 | 80.7%Trump6,536 | 0.8%Jorgensen61 | 8,102 | ||
| R | 17.2%Clinton1,260 | 79.5%Trump5,809 | 2.7%Johnson200 | 7,311 | ||
| R | 20.8%Obama1,486 | 77.7%Romney5,546 | 1.1%Gray77 | 7,134 | ||
| R | 23.5%Obama1,797 | 75.8%McCain5,795 | 0.7%Barr53 | 7,645 | ||
| R | 18.3%Kerry1,385 | 81.3%Bush6,160 | 0.4%Badnarik32 | 7,577 | ||
| R | 21.0%Gore1,419 | 77.8%Bush5,250 | 0.6%Nader41 | 6,745 | ||
| R | 31.2%Clinton2,170 | 60.9%Dole4,230 | 7.5%Perot519 | 6,950 | ||
| R | 29.2%Clinton2,301 | 54.2%Bush4,261 | 16.4%Perot1,291 | 7,868 | ||
| R | 39.3%Dukakis2,850 | 60.2%Bush4,368 | 0.4%Paul32 | 7,250 | ||
| R | 27.1%Mondale2,044 | 72.4%Reagan5,462 | 0.5%Larouche39 | 7,545 | ||
| R | 34.1%Carter2,447 | 64.0%Reagan4,599 | 1.9%Anderson137 | 7,183 | ||
| D | 55.4%Carter3,949 | 44.0%Ford3,137 | 0.6%McCarthy44 | 7,130 | ||
| R | 28.2%McGovern1,625 | 70.8%Nixon4,084 | 1.0%Schmitz56 | 5,765 | ||
| D | 39.5%Humphrey2,426 | 36.8%Nixon2,265 | 23.7%Wallace1,456 | 6,147 | ||
| D | 70.6%Johnson4,049 | 29.2%Goldwater1,674 | 0.2%Hass10 | 5,733 | ||
| D | 59.1%Kennedy3,169 | 40.3%Nixon2,159 | 0.6%Byrd30 | 5,358 | ||
| D | 61.2%Stevenson3,175 | 38.6%Eisenhower2,001 | 0.2%Andrews10 | 5,186 | ||
| D | 52.7%Stevenson2,962 | 47.2%Eisenhower2,651 | 0.1%Hallinan7 | 5,620 | ||
| D | 84.6%Truman3,071 | 9.5%Dewey346 | 5.9%Thurmond214 | 3,631 | ||
| D | 78.4%Roosevelt2,641 | 9.5%Dewey319 | 12.1%Thomas407 | 3,367 | ||
| D | 89.9%Roosevelt2,382 | 9.9%Willkie261 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 2,649 | ||
| D | 94.4%Roosevelt1,731 | 4.9%Landon90 | 0.7%Lemke12 | 1,833 | ||
| D | 93.2%Roosevelt1,513 | 4.7%Hoover76 | 2.1%Thomas34 | 1,623 | ||
| R | 23.3%Smith235 | 75.8%Hoover765 | 0.9%Thomas9 | 1,009 | ||
| D | 73.4%Davis69 | 21.3%Coolidge20 | 5.3%La Follette5 | 94 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1924–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1924 | +52.1% |
| 1928 | −52.5% |
| 1932 | +88.5% |
| 1936 | +89.5% |
| 1940 | +80.1% |
| 1944 | +69.0% |
| 1948 | +75.0% |
| 1952 | +5.5% |
| 1956 | +22.6% |
| 1960 | +18.9% |
| 1964 | +41.4% |
| 1968 | +2.6% |
| 1972 | −42.7% |
| 1976 | +11.4% |
| 1980 | −30.0% |
| 1984 | −45.3% |
| 1988 | −20.9% |
| 1992 | −24.9% |
| 1996 | −29.6% |
| 2000 | −56.8% |
| 2004 | −63.0% |
| 2008 | −52.3% |
| 2012 | −56.9% |
| 2016 | −62.2% |
| 2020 | −62.4% |
| 2024 | −66.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,580 |
| 2018 | 13,582 |
| 2020 | 13,781 |
| 2022 | 13,510 |
| 2024 | 13,984 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Hockley County, anchored by the small city of Levelland, sits in the South Plains cotton and oil patch where Republican presidential margins have exceeded 60 points in recent cycles, reflecting the region's deep rural conservative lean.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 89.5 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 66.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 66.3 points.
A population of 21,363, a 44% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,140 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Real County and Medina County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hockley County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hockley County, Texas voted Republican by 66.3 points (R+66.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,988 votes cast, 1,323 went Democratic and 6,616 went Republican.
When did Hockley County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Hockley County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Hockley County, Texas?
Hockley County, Texas has a population of 21,363 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hockley County, Texas?
Median household income in Hockley County, Texas is $63,140 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Hockley County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Hockley County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.