Karnes County, Texas
AkashicKarnes County, TXTrumpR+58.1
2024 precinct map of Karnes CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Karnes 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 | 78.8% | 4,001 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.7% | 1,051 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 16 |
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15 precincts · 5,075 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 | 20.7%Harris1,051 | 78.8%Trump4,001 | 0.3%Oliver16 | 5,075 | ||
| R | 23.5%Biden1,234 | 75.5%Trump3,968 | 0.6%Jorgensen30 | 5,253 | ||
| R | 27.3%Clinton1,145 | 70.6%Trump2,965 | 1.7%Johnson70 | 4,198 | ||
| R | 31.7%Obama1,325 | 67.5%Romney2,825 | 0.7%Gray31 | 4,185 | ||
| R | 38.9%Obama1,760 | 60.4%McCain2,736 | 0.7%Barr31 | 4,527 | ||
| R | 33.0%Kerry1,543 | 66.6%Bush3,114 | 0.3%Badnarik16 | 4,673 | ||
| R | 37.5%Gore1,617 | 61.2%Bush2,638 | 0.6%Nader25 | 4,308 | ||
| D | 49.7%Clinton2,154 | 43.1%Dole1,869 | 6.7%Perot291 | 4,334 | ||
| R | 40.4%Clinton1,897 | 42.3%Bush1,990 | 17.1%Perot802 | 4,700 | ||
| D | 51.3%Dukakis2,529 | 48.3%Bush2,383 | 0.4%Paul21 | 4,933 | ||
| R | 36.9%Mondale1,802 | 62.8%Reagan3,068 | 0.2%Larouche12 | 4,882 | ||
| R | 45.0%Carter2,284 | 53.6%Reagan2,719 | 1.4%Anderson71 | 5,074 | ||
| D | 63.5%Carter2,996 | 35.5%Ford1,675 | 1.0%McCarthy47 | 4,718 | ||
| R | 40.2%McGovern1,780 | 59.6%Nixon2,639 | 0.2%Schmitz9 | 4,428 | ||
| D | 52.8%Humphrey2,271 | 31.2%Nixon1,342 | 16.0%Wallace686 | 4,299 | ||
| D | 76.1%Johnson3,178 | 23.8%Goldwater993 | 0.1%Hass6 | 4,177 | ||
| D | 62.6%Kennedy2,556 | 37.4%Nixon1,526 | 0.1%Byrd3 | 4,085 | ||
| R | 47.9%Stevenson1,636 | 51.6%Eisenhower1,764 | 0.5%Andrews17 | 3,417 | ||
| R | 44.2%Stevenson1,884 | 55.7%Eisenhower2,374 | 0.0%Hallinan2 | 4,260 | ||
| D | 74.0%Truman2,198 | 19.9%Dewey592 | 6.1%Thurmond181 | 2,971 | ||
| D | 67.2%Roosevelt1,920 | 24.2%Dewey692 | 8.5%Thomas244 | 2,856 | ||
| D | 76.1%Roosevelt2,010 | 23.9%Willkie631 | 0.0%Thomas1 | 2,642 | ||
| D | 84.5%Roosevelt2,067 | 15.2%Landon371 | 0.4%Lemke9 | 2,447 | ||
| D | 92.8%Roosevelt2,458 | 7.0%Hoover186 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 2,650 | ||
| D | 55.2%Smith1,052 | 44.8%Hoover855 | 0.0% | 1,907 | ||
| D | 69.2%Davis1,727 | 21.3%Coolidge531 | 9.5%La Follette238 | 2,496 | ||
| D | 41.5%Cox642 | 31.3%Harding484 | 27.3%Debs422 | 1,548 | ||
| D | 78.3%Wilson889 | 21.0%Hughes238 | 0.8%Benson9 | 1,136 | ||
| D | 85.5%Wilson710 | 8.0%Taft66 | 6.5%Roosevelt54 | 830 | ||
| D | 75.9%Bryan642 | 21.5%Taft182 | 2.6% | 846 | ||
| D | 82.9%Parker1,001 | 11.9%Roosevelt144 | 5.2% | 1,208 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +70.9% |
| 1908 | +54.4% |
| 1912 | +77.6% |
| 1916 | +57.3% |
| 1920 | +10.2% |
| 1924 | +47.9% |
| 1928 | +10.3% |
| 1932 | +85.7% |
| 1936 | +69.3% |
| 1940 | +52.2% |
| 1944 | +43.0% |
| 1948 | +54.1% |
| 1952 | −11.5% |
| 1956 | −3.7% |
| 1960 | +25.2% |
| 1964 | +52.3% |
| 1968 | +21.6% |
| 1972 | −19.4% |
| 1976 | +28.0% |
| 1980 | −8.6% |
| 1984 | −25.9% |
| 1988 | +3.0% |
| 1992 | −2.0% |
| 1996 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | −23.7% |
| 2004 | −33.6% |
| 2008 | −21.6% |
| 2012 | −35.8% |
| 2016 | −43.4% |
| 2020 | −52.0% |
| 2024 | −58.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7,603 |
| 2018 | 8,071 |
| 2020 | 8,359 |
| 2022 | 8,351 |
| 2024 | 8,449 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Karnes County sits atop one of the most productive Eagle Ford Shale formations, drawing energy workers to a historically agricultural landscape. Its population swings with drilling cycles, and it has delivered Republican margins above 55 points in each of the last three presidential cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 85.7 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 58.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 58.1 points.
A population of 14,968, a 35% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,214 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Calhoun County and Refugio County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Karnes County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Karnes County, Texas voted Republican by 58.1 points (R+58.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,075 votes cast, 1,051 went Democratic and 4,001 went Republican.
When did Karnes County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Karnes County, Texas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Karnes County, Texas?
Karnes County, Texas has a population of 14,968 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Karnes County, Texas?
Median household income in Karnes County, Texas is $60,214 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Karnes County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Karnes County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.