Howard County, Texas
AkashicHoward County, TXTrumpR+62.8
2024 precinct map of Howard CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Howard 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 | 81.1% | 7,817 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.2% | 1,759 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 44 |
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31 precincts · 9,641 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 | 18.2%Harris1,759 | 81.1%Trump7,817 | 0.5%Oliver44 | 9,641 | ||
| R | 20.2%Biden2,069 | 78.6%Trump8,054 | 0.9%Jorgensen89 | 10,241 | ||
| R | 20.3%Clinton1,770 | 76.1%Trump6,637 | 2.7%Johnson232 | 8,723 | ||
| R | 24.3%Obama2,110 | 74.2%Romney6,453 | 1.2%Gray102 | 8,695 | ||
| R | 26.3%Obama2,545 | 72.5%McCain7,029 | 1.2%Barr115 | 9,689 | ||
| R | 26.1%Kerry2,663 | 73.3%Bush7,480 | 0.6%Badnarik58 | 10,201 | ||
| R | 28.7%Gore2,744 | 69.8%Bush6,668 | 0.8%Nader75 | 9,548 | ||
| R | 37.9%Clinton3,732 | 50.8%Dole5,007 | 10.5%Perot1,037 | 9,857 | ||
| R | 34.4%Clinton3,735 | 47.2%Bush5,129 | 18.2%Perot1,984 | 10,873 | ||
| R | 42.3%Dukakis4,445 | 57.3%Bush6,024 | 0.5%Paul48 | 10,517 | ||
| R | 35.2%Mondale4,115 | 64.3%Reagan7,519 | 0.5%Larouche57 | 11,691 | ||
| R | 39.3%Carter4,451 | 58.9%Reagan6,658 | 1.8%Anderson203 | 11,312 | ||
| D | 58.3%Carter6,984 | 40.9%Ford4,899 | 0.7%McCarthy89 | 11,972 | ||
| R | 26.9%McGovern2,714 | 72.8%Nixon7,343 | 0.2%Schmitz23 | 10,080 | ||
| D | 37.1%Humphrey3,897 | 36.3%Nixon3,812 | 26.6%Wallace2,792 | 10,501 | ||
| D | 64.9%Johnson6,083 | 34.9%Goldwater3,272 | 0.1%Hass12 | 9,367 | ||
| D | 58.1%Kennedy4,844 | 40.8%Nixon3,403 | 1.1%Byrd88 | 8,335 | ||
| D | 59.5%Stevenson4,506 | 40.3%Eisenhower3,051 | 0.2%Andrews14 | 7,571 | ||
| D | 58.3%Stevenson4,779 | 41.6%Eisenhower3,412 | 0.1%Hallinan11 | 8,202 | ||
| D | 82.7%Truman4,179 | 11.1%Dewey561 | 6.2%Thurmond312 | 5,052 | ||
| D | 82.8%Roosevelt3,588 | 7.7%Dewey334 | 9.5%Thomas412 | 4,334 | ||
| D | 92.0%Roosevelt4,329 | 7.8%Willkie367 | 0.1%Thomas7 | 4,703 | ||
| D | 92.9%Roosevelt3,094 | 6.9%Landon230 | 0.2%Lemke8 | 3,332 | ||
| D | 94.4%Roosevelt2,733 | 5.1%Hoover149 | 0.4%Thomas13 | 2,895 | ||
| R | 44.9%Smith665 | 54.9%Hoover812 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,480 | ||
| D | 76.0%Davis1,100 | 12.9%Coolidge186 | 11.1%La Follette161 | 1,447 | ||
| D | 77.5%Cox703 | 11.8%Harding107 | 10.7%Debs97 | 907 | ||
| D | 85.2%Wilson747 | 3.4%Hughes30 | 11.4%Benson100 | 877 | ||
| D | 75.6%Wilson530 | 3.1%Taft22 | 21.3%Roosevelt149 | 701 | ||
| D | 82.9%Bryan504 | 8.6%Taft52 | 8.6% | 608 | ||
| D | 80.7%Parker371 | 4.6%Roosevelt21 | 14.8% | 460 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +76.1% |
| 1908 | +74.3% |
| 1912 | +72.5% |
| 1916 | +81.8% |
| 1920 | +65.7% |
| 1924 | +63.2% |
| 1928 | −9.9% |
| 1932 | +89.3% |
| 1936 | +86.0% |
| 1940 | +84.2% |
| 1944 | +75.1% |
| 1948 | +71.6% |
| 1952 | +16.7% |
| 1956 | +19.2% |
| 1960 | +17.3% |
| 1964 | +30.0% |
| 1968 | +0.8% |
| 1972 | −45.9% |
| 1976 | +17.4% |
| 1980 | −19.5% |
| 1984 | −29.1% |
| 1988 | −15.0% |
| 1992 | −12.8% |
| 1996 | −12.9% |
| 2000 | −41.1% |
| 2004 | −47.2% |
| 2008 | −46.3% |
| 2012 | −49.9% |
| 2016 | −55.8% |
| 2020 | −58.4% |
| 2024 | −62.8% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 17,041 |
| 2018 | 16,893 |
| 2020 | 17,526 |
| 2022 | 16,934 |
| 2024 | 17,198 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Howard County anchors the eastern Permian Basin around Big Spring, where the petroleum economy has driven some of Texas's most consistent Republican margins—62.8 points in 2024—across a generation of elections.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 89.3 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 62.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.8 points.
A population of 32,290, a 43% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,649 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Live Oak County and Colorado County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Howard County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Howard County, Texas voted Republican by 62.8 points (R+62.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,641 votes cast, 1,759 went Democratic and 7,817 went Republican.
When did Howard County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Howard County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Howard County, Texas?
Howard County, Texas has a population of 32,290 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Howard County, Texas?
Median household income in Howard County, Texas is $69,649 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Howard County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Howard County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.