Matagorda County, Texas
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2024 precinct map of Matagorda CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Matagorda 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 | 74.8% | 9,957 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 24.3% | 3,231 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 67 |
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18 precincts · 13,312 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 | 24.3%Harris3,231 | 74.8%Trump9,957 | 0.5%Oliver67 | 13,312 | ||
| R | 27.2%Biden3,733 | 71.7%Trump9,845 | 0.8%Jorgensen115 | 13,727 | ||
| R | 28.7%Clinton3,500 | 68.6%Trump8,366 | 2.0%Johnson239 | 12,196 | ||
| R | 32.8%Obama3,980 | 66.3%Romney8,040 | 0.8%Gray96 | 12,133 | ||
| R | 35.9%Obama4,440 | 63.3%McCain7,835 | 0.8%Barr98 | 12,373 | ||
| R | 34.8%Kerry4,355 | 64.8%Bush8,119 | 0.4%Badnarik47 | 12,521 | ||
| R | 37.7%Gore4,696 | 60.9%Bush7,584 | 1.1%Nader141 | 12,459 | ||
| R | 43.0%Clinton5,374 | 47.0%Dole5,876 | 9.5%Perot1,190 | 12,494 | ||
| R | 36.1%Clinton4,759 | 40.5%Bush5,328 | 23.1%Perot3,045 | 13,165 | ||
| R | 45.2%Dukakis5,675 | 54.0%Bush6,787 | 0.8%Paul104 | 12,566 | ||
| R | 38.0%Mondale5,201 | 61.7%Reagan8,452 | 0.3%Larouche41 | 13,694 | ||
| R | 44.2%Carter4,585 | 53.4%Reagan5,545 | 2.4%Anderson252 | 10,382 | ||
| D | 56.9%Carter4,971 | 42.1%Ford3,679 | 0.9%McCarthy81 | 8,731 | ||
| R | 33.0%McGovern2,473 | 66.8%Nixon5,003 | 0.3%Schmitz19 | 7,495 | ||
| D | 42.5%Humphrey3,595 | 36.5%Nixon3,094 | 21.0%Wallace1,777 | 8,466 | ||
| D | 63.2%Johnson4,143 | 36.7%Goldwater2,407 | 0.1%Hass5 | 6,555 | ||
| R | 49.5%Kennedy2,971 | 49.6%Nixon2,975 | 0.9%Byrd52 | 5,998 | ||
| R | 32.2%Stevenson1,904 | 66.5%Eisenhower3,927 | 1.3%Andrews78 | 5,909 | ||
| R | 33.8%Stevenson2,101 | 66.2%Eisenhower4,122 | 0.0%Hallinan1 | 6,224 | ||
| D | 49.3%Truman1,628 | 30.8%Dewey1,016 | 19.9%Thurmond655 | 3,299 | ||
| D | 60.4%Roosevelt1,854 | 13.4%Dewey412 | 26.1%Thomas801 | 3,067 | ||
| D | 76.6%Roosevelt2,156 | 23.1%Willkie651 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 2,813 | ||
| D | 78.6%Roosevelt1,700 | 21.2%Landon459 | 0.2%Lemke5 | 2,164 | ||
| D | 82.9%Roosevelt2,039 | 16.6%Hoover408 | 0.6%Thomas14 | 2,461 | ||
| R | 40.9%Smith829 | 58.8%Hoover1,194 | 0.3%Thomas6 | 2,029 | ||
| D | 57.0%Davis1,353 | 37.6%Coolidge893 | 5.4%La Follette128 | 2,374 | ||
| D | 47.4%Cox992 | 43.9%Harding918 | 8.7%Debs181 | 2,091 | ||
| D | 68.6%Wilson748 | 23.1%Hughes252 | 8.3%Benson91 | 1,091 | ||
| D | 63.9%Wilson710 | 9.6%Taft107 | 26.5%Roosevelt294 | 1,111 | ||
| D | 75.8%Bryan590 | 21.5%Taft167 | 2.7% | 778 | ||
| D | 74.5%Parker327 | 20.5%Roosevelt90 | 5.0% | 439 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +54.0% |
| 1908 | +54.4% |
| 1912 | +54.3% |
| 1916 | +45.5% |
| 1920 | +3.5% |
| 1924 | +19.4% |
| 1928 | −18.0% |
| 1932 | +66.3% |
| 1936 | +57.3% |
| 1940 | +53.5% |
| 1944 | +47.0% |
| 1948 | +18.6% |
| 1952 | −32.5% |
| 1956 | −34.2% |
| 1960 | −0.1% |
| 1964 | +26.5% |
| 1968 | +5.9% |
| 1972 | −33.8% |
| 1976 | +14.8% |
| 1980 | −9.2% |
| 1984 | −23.7% |
| 1988 | −8.8% |
| 1992 | −4.3% |
| 1996 | −4.0% |
| 2000 | −23.2% |
| 2004 | −30.1% |
| 2008 | −27.4% |
| 2012 | −33.5% |
| 2016 | −39.9% |
| 2020 | −44.5% |
| 2024 | −50.5% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 21,536 |
| 2018 | 21,662 |
| 2020 | 22,026 |
| 2022 | 21,681 |
| 2024 | 22,394 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Matagorda County lines Matagorda Bay with an economy anchored in oil refining and chemical processing. Its largely rural, working-class electorate has shifted sharply rightward over the past decade, delivering lopsided margins in statewide and federal races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 66.3 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 50.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.5 points.
A population of 36,329, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,628 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lincoln County and Williams County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Matagorda County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Matagorda County, Texas voted Republican by 50.5 points (R+50.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 13,312 votes cast, 3,231 went Democratic and 9,957 went Republican.
When did Matagorda County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Matagorda County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Matagorda County, Texas?
Matagorda County, Texas has a population of 36,329 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Matagorda County, Texas?
Median household income in Matagorda County, Texas is $58,628 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Matagorda County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Matagorda County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.