Jim Wells County, Texas
AkashicJim Wells County, TXTrumpR+15.5
2024 precinct map of Jim Wells CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Jim Wells 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 | 57.6% | 7,636 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 42.0% | 5,577 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 32 |
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21 precincts · 13,268 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1912–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.0%Harris5,577 | 57.6%Trump7,636 | 0.2%Oliver32 | 13,268 | ||
| R | 44.7%Biden6,119 | 54.5%Trump7,453 | 0.5%Jorgensen69 | 13,682 | ||
| D | 54.1%Clinton6,694 | 43.8%Trump5,420 | 1.7%Johnson207 | 12,379 | ||
| D | 58.1%Obama6,492 | 41.2%Romney4,598 | 0.5%Gray53 | 11,166 | ||
| D | 57.8%Obama6,706 | 41.7%McCain4,841 | 0.6%Barr65 | 11,612 | ||
| D | 53.8%Kerry6,824 | 45.8%Bush5,817 | 0.4%Badnarik50 | 12,691 | ||
| D | 61.7%Gore7,418 | 37.4%Bush4,498 | 0.6%Nader73 | 12,023 | ||
| D | 67.3%Clinton7,116 | 28.3%Dole2,989 | 4.1%Perot430 | 10,572 | ||
| D | 62.2%Clinton7,812 | 26.4%Bush3,311 | 11.2%Perot1,413 | 12,561 | ||
| D | 65.9%Dukakis8,495 | 33.6%Bush4,335 | 0.4%Paul56 | 12,886 | ||
| D | 56.8%Mondale7,795 | 43.0%Reagan5,896 | 0.2%Larouche24 | 13,715 | ||
| D | 60.5%Carter7,267 | 38.3%Reagan4,606 | 1.2%Anderson140 | 12,013 | ||
| D | 68.9%Carter7,961 | 30.7%Ford3,547 | 0.4%McCarthy42 | 11,550 | ||
| R | 45.4%McGovern4,404 | 54.5%Nixon5,283 | 0.1%Schmitz11 | 9,698 | ||
| D | 62.7%Humphrey6,304 | 28.1%Nixon2,827 | 9.1%Wallace919 | 10,050 | ||
| D | 77.5%Johnson6,849 | 22.5%Goldwater1,988 | 0.0% | 8,837 | ||
| D | 65.7%Kennedy5,330 | 34.2%Nixon2,773 | 0.1%Byrd9 | 8,112 | ||
| R | 45.0%Stevenson2,752 | 54.7%Eisenhower3,348 | 0.4%Andrews22 | 6,122 | ||
| D | 51.0%Stevenson3,745 | 48.9%Eisenhower3,592 | 0.0%Hallinan2 | 7,339 | ||
| D | 71.4%Truman3,781 | 26.5%Dewey1,402 | 2.2%Thurmond116 | 5,299 | ||
| D | 59.8%Roosevelt1,908 | 34.9%Dewey1,113 | 5.3%Thomas170 | 3,191 | ||
| D | 69.6%Roosevelt2,105 | 30.2%Willkie914 | 0.2%Thomas7 | 3,026 | ||
| D | 83.0%Roosevelt1,691 | 16.6%Landon338 | 0.4%Lemke9 | 2,038 | ||
| D | 89.4%Roosevelt1,449 | 10.0%Hoover162 | 0.6%Thomas10 | 1,621 | ||
| D | 63.7%Smith747 | 36.1%Hoover423 | 0.3%Thomas3 | 1,173 | ||
| D | 65.9%Davis654 | 21.5%Coolidge213 | 12.6%La Follette125 | 992 | ||
| D | 58.0%Cox304 | 32.3%Harding169 | 9.7%Debs51 | 524 | ||
| D | 70.7%Wilson335 | 21.1%Hughes100 | 8.2%Benson39 | 474 | ||
| D | 68.5%Wilson241 | 6.8%Taft24 | 24.7%Roosevelt87 | 352 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1912–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1912 | +61.6% |
| 1916 | +49.6% |
| 1920 | +25.8% |
| 1924 | +44.5% |
| 1928 | +27.6% |
| 1932 | +79.4% |
| 1936 | +66.4% |
| 1940 | +39.4% |
| 1944 | +24.9% |
| 1948 | +44.9% |
| 1952 | +2.1% |
| 1956 | −9.7% |
| 1960 | +31.5% |
| 1964 | +55.0% |
| 1968 | +34.6% |
| 1972 | −9.1% |
| 1976 | +38.2% |
| 1980 | +22.2% |
| 1984 | +13.8% |
| 1988 | +32.3% |
| 1992 | +35.8% |
| 1996 | +39.0% |
| 2000 | +24.3% |
| 2004 | +7.9% |
| 2008 | +16.1% |
| 2012 | +17.0% |
| 2016 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | −9.8% |
| 2024 | −15.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 26,316 |
| 2018 | 26,445 |
| 2020 | 26,636 |
| 2022 | 26,593 |
| 2024 | 26,414 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Jim Wells County, anchored by Alice in South Texas, has shifted sharply rightward over the past decade — a pattern visible across majority-Hispanic counties along the Eagle Ford Shale corridor, where energy employment and cultural conservatism have reshaped voter coalitions.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 79.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 15.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.5 points.
A population of 38,850, a 18% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,896 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of La Salle County and Jasper County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Jim Wells County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Jim Wells County, Texas voted Republican by 15.5 points (R+15.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 13,268 votes cast, 5,577 went Democratic and 7,636 went Republican.
When did Jim Wells County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Jim Wells County, Texas voted Democratic was 2016.
How many people live in Jim Wells County, Texas?
Jim Wells County, Texas has a population of 38,850 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Jim Wells County, Texas?
Median household income in Jim Wells County, Texas is $51,896 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Jim Wells County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Jim Wells County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.