Kleberg County, Texas
AkashicKleberg County, TXTrumpR+12.7
2024 precinct map of Kleberg CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Kleberg 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 | 56.0% | 5,612 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 43.3% | 4,338 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 36 |
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17 precincts · 10,014 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1916–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.3%Harris4,338 | 56.0%Trump5,612 | 0.4%Oliver36 | 10,014 | ||
| R | 48.5%Biden5,381 | 50.2%Trump5,575 | 0.9%Jorgensen97 | 11,097 | ||
| D | 49.2%Clinton4,716 | 45.6%Trump4,367 | 3.3%Johnson314 | 9,587 | ||
| D | 53.4%Obama4,754 | 45.6%Romney4,058 | 0.8%Gray73 | 8,907 | ||
| D | 53.2%Obama5,256 | 46.0%McCain4,540 | 0.8%Barr80 | 9,876 | ||
| R | 45.6%Kerry4,550 | 53.8%Bush5,366 | 0.6%Badnarik57 | 9,973 | ||
| R | 48.7%Gore4,481 | 49.2%Bush4,526 | 1.4%Nader131 | 9,194 | ||
| D | 57.1%Clinton5,136 | 37.7%Dole3,391 | 4.8%Perot431 | 8,999 | ||
| D | 48.4%Clinton5,109 | 36.9%Bush3,897 | 13.9%Perot1,470 | 10,564 | ||
| D | 54.0%Dukakis5,367 | 44.7%Bush4,443 | 1.4%Paul136 | 9,946 | ||
| R | 46.1%Mondale4,924 | 53.5%Reagan5,712 | 0.4%Larouche45 | 10,681 | ||
| D | 51.0%Carter5,125 | 45.8%Reagan4,608 | 3.2%Anderson320 | 10,053 | ||
| D | 60.2%Carter5,803 | 39.1%Ford3,771 | 0.8%McCarthy73 | 9,647 | ||
| R | 45.7%McGovern4,481 | 54.2%Nixon5,312 | 0.1%Schmitz10 | 9,803 | ||
| D | 57.8%Humphrey4,633 | 33.8%Nixon2,713 | 8.4%Wallace670 | 8,016 | ||
| D | 73.3%Johnson4,568 | 26.5%Goldwater1,652 | 0.2%Hass10 | 6,230 | ||
| D | 64.3%Kennedy3,773 | 35.7%Nixon2,092 | 0.0%Byrd1 | 5,866 | ||
| D | 53.3%Stevenson2,436 | 46.4%Eisenhower2,121 | 0.3%Andrews15 | 4,572 | ||
| D | 61.0%Stevenson3,193 | 38.9%Eisenhower2,037 | 0.0%Hallinan1 | 5,231 | ||
| D | 72.5%Truman2,083 | 24.3%Dewey697 | 3.2%Thurmond93 | 2,873 | ||
| D | 75.3%Roosevelt1,473 | 21.5%Dewey421 | 3.2%Thomas63 | 1,957 | ||
| D | 79.0%Roosevelt1,631 | 20.8%Willkie429 | 0.2%Thomas4 | 2,064 | ||
| D | 87.1%Roosevelt1,488 | 9.1%Landon156 | 3.7%Lemke64 | 1,708 | ||
| D | 88.6%Roosevelt1,727 | 10.2%Hoover198 | 1.3%Thomas25 | 1,950 | ||
| R | 48.1%Smith695 | 51.9%Hoover751 | 0.0% | 1,446 | ||
| D | 63.5%Davis721 | 18.1%Coolidge206 | 18.3%La Follette208 | 1,135 | ||
| D | 67.6%Cox455 | 25.6%Harding172 | 6.8%Debs46 | 673 | ||
| D | 73.9%Wilson427 | 18.3%Hughes106 | 7.8%Benson45 | 578 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +55.5% |
| 1920 | +42.1% |
| 1924 | +45.4% |
| 1928 | −3.9% |
| 1932 | +78.4% |
| 1936 | +78.0% |
| 1940 | +58.2% |
| 1944 | +53.8% |
| 1948 | +48.2% |
| 1952 | +22.1% |
| 1956 | +6.9% |
| 1960 | +28.7% |
| 1964 | +46.8% |
| 1968 | +24.0% |
| 1972 | −8.5% |
| 1976 | +21.1% |
| 1980 | +5.1% |
| 1984 | −7.4% |
| 1988 | +9.3% |
| 1992 | +11.5% |
| 1996 | +19.4% |
| 2000 | −0.5% |
| 2004 | −8.2% |
| 2008 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | −1.7% |
| 2024 | −12.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 18,002 |
| 2018 | 18,186 |
| 2020 | 18,749 |
| 2022 | 18,605 |
| 2024 | 18,689 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to the King Ranch and the naval air station at Kingsville, Kleberg County has a majority-Hispanic population that moved roughly 20 points toward Republicans between 2020 and 2024, mirroring a broader Rio Grande corridor trend.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 78.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 12.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 11.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.7 points.
A population of 30,579, a 21% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,292 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Frio County and Conejos County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Kleberg County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kleberg County, Texas voted Republican by 12.7 points (R+12.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 10,014 votes cast, 4,338 went Democratic and 5,612 went Republican.
When did Kleberg County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kleberg County, Texas voted Democratic was 2016.
How many people live in Kleberg County, Texas?
Kleberg County, Texas has a population of 30,579 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kleberg County, Texas?
Median household income in Kleberg County, Texas is $61,292 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Kleberg County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kleberg County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 21 went Democratic and 7 went Republican.