Lavaca County, Texas
AkashicLavaca County, TXTrumpR+76.1
2024 precinct map of Lavaca CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Lavaca 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 | 87.8% | 9,215 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 11.8% | 1,235 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 19 |
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11 precincts · 10,491 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1908–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 11.8%Harris1,235 | 87.8%Trump9,215 | 0.2%Oliver19 | 10,491 | ||
| R | 13.1%Biden1,333 | 86.3%Trump8,804 | 0.5%Jorgensen46 | 10,205 | ||
| R | 13.5%Clinton1,170 | 84.8%Trump7,347 | 1.3%Johnson112 | 8,665 | ||
| R | 17.2%Obama1,428 | 81.7%Romney6,796 | 0.6%Gray49 | 8,314 | ||
| R | 22.7%Obama1,869 | 76.5%McCain6,293 | 0.7%Barr61 | 8,223 | ||
| R | 26.3%Kerry2,152 | 73.1%Bush5,974 | 0.6%Badnarik51 | 8,177 | ||
| R | 28.8%Gore2,171 | 70.1%Bush5,288 | 0.7%Nader53 | 7,546 | ||
| R | 37.6%Clinton2,575 | 53.9%Dole3,697 | 8.0%Perot551 | 6,855 | ||
| R | 34.7%Clinton2,700 | 43.2%Bush3,362 | 21.8%Perot1,696 | 7,776 | ||
| R | 44.3%Dukakis3,531 | 55.0%Bush4,377 | 0.7%Paul54 | 7,962 | ||
| R | 32.7%Mondale2,464 | 67.2%Reagan5,058 | 0.1%Larouche10 | 7,532 | ||
| R | 44.6%Carter2,678 | 54.2%Reagan3,254 | 1.1%Anderson67 | 5,999 | ||
| D | 58.0%Carter3,458 | 41.3%Ford2,466 | 0.7%McCarthy40 | 5,964 | ||
| R | 30.3%McGovern1,429 | 69.6%Nixon3,288 | 0.1%Schmitz4 | 4,721 | ||
| D | 40.7%Humphrey2,165 | 32.0%Nixon1,698 | 27.3%Wallace1,451 | 5,314 | ||
| D | 73.1%Johnson4,031 | 26.8%Goldwater1,480 | 0.1%Hass6 | 5,517 | ||
| D | 72.5%Kennedy4,002 | 27.3%Nixon1,507 | 0.2%Byrd13 | 5,522 | ||
| R | 48.8%Stevenson2,412 | 50.8%Eisenhower2,509 | 0.4%Andrews20 | 4,941 | ||
| R | 43.2%Stevenson2,750 | 56.6%Eisenhower3,599 | 0.2%Hallinan12 | 6,361 | ||
| D | 67.5%Truman3,046 | 25.8%Dewey1,165 | 6.7%Thurmond300 | 4,511 | ||
| D | 68.7%Roosevelt3,406 | 19.4%Dewey960 | 11.9%Thomas589 | 4,955 | ||
| D | 63.1%Roosevelt2,419 | 36.8%Willkie1,412 | 0.1%Thomas5 | 3,836 | ||
| D | 84.1%Roosevelt2,204 | 15.4%Landon403 | 0.5%Lemke13 | 2,620 | ||
| D | 94.9%Roosevelt4,378 | 4.9%Hoover224 | 0.2%Thomas11 | 4,613 | ||
| D | 75.7%Smith2,842 | 24.3%Hoover911 | 0.0% | 3,753 | ||
| D | 62.4%Davis3,290 | 14.2%Coolidge746 | 23.4%La Follette1,235 | 5,271 | ||
| O | 39.1%Cox1,249 | 3.1%Harding100 | 57.8%Debs1,845 | 3,194 | ||
| D | 60.1%Wilson1,784 | 31.5%Hughes936 | 8.3%Benson247 | 2,967 | ||
| D | 67.4%Wilson1,455 | 12.3%Taft265 | 20.4%Roosevelt440 | 2,160 | ||
| D | 60.9%Bryan1,666 | 31.5%Taft861 | 7.6% | 2,734 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +29.4% |
| 1912 | +55.1% |
| 1916 | +28.6% |
| 1920 | +36.0% |
| 1924 | +48.3% |
| 1928 | +51.5% |
| 1932 | +90.0% |
| 1936 | +68.7% |
| 1940 | +26.3% |
| 1944 | +49.4% |
| 1948 | +41.7% |
| 1952 | −13.3% |
| 1956 | −2.0% |
| 1960 | +45.2% |
| 1964 | +46.2% |
| 1968 | +8.8% |
| 1972 | −39.4% |
| 1976 | +16.6% |
| 1980 | −9.6% |
| 1984 | −34.4% |
| 1988 | −10.6% |
| 1992 | −8.5% |
| 1996 | −16.4% |
| 2000 | −41.3% |
| 2004 | −46.7% |
| 2008 | −53.8% |
| 2012 | −64.6% |
| 2016 | −71.3% |
| 2020 | −73.2% |
| 2024 | −76.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13,252 |
| 2018 | 13,244 |
| 2020 | 13,661 |
| 2022 | 13,986 |
| 2024 | 14,389 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Lavaca County, anchored by the small city of Hallettsville, recorded an R+76.1 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the most heavily one-sided rural counties in a state already trending sharply away from competitive presidential contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 90.0 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 76.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 76.1 points.
A population of 20,552, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,240 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Childress County and Van Zandt County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lavaca County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lavaca County, Texas voted Republican by 76.1 points (R+76.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 10,491 votes cast, 1,235 went Democratic and 9,215 went Republican.
When did Lavaca County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lavaca County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Lavaca County, Texas?
Lavaca County, Texas has a population of 20,552 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lavaca County, Texas?
Median household income in Lavaca County, Texas is $63,240 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Lavaca County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Lavaca County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.