Midland County, Texas
AkashicMidland County, TXTrumpR+60.5
2024 precinct map of Midland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Midland 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 | 79.8% | 46,944 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 19.3% | 11,351 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 363 |
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45 precincts · 58,808 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 | 19.3%Harris11,351 | 79.8%Trump46,944 | 0.6%Oliver363 | 58,808 | ||
| R | 20.9%Biden12,329 | 77.3%Trump45,624 | 1.3%Jorgensen777 | 58,988 | ||
| R | 20.4%Clinton10,025 | 75.1%Trump36,973 | 3.4%Johnson1,667 | 49,212 | ||
| R | 18.5%Obama8,286 | 79.8%Romney35,689 | 1.2%Gray526 | 44,697 | ||
| R | 21.0%Obama9,691 | 78.2%McCain36,155 | 0.8%Barr370 | 46,216 | ||
| R | 17.9%Kerry8,005 | 81.6%Bush36,585 | 0.5%Badnarik244 | 44,834 | ||
| R | 19.0%Gore7,534 | 79.3%Bush31,514 | 1.2%Nader475 | 39,740 | ||
| R | 25.5%Clinton9,513 | 68.0%Dole25,382 | 5.6%Perot2,079 | 37,320 | ||
| R | 22.2%Clinton9,160 | 58.4%Bush24,143 | 19.1%Perot7,880 | 41,347 | ||
| R | 21.6%Dukakis8,487 | 77.9%Bush30,618 | 0.6%Paul221 | 39,326 | ||
| R | 17.6%Mondale7,214 | 82.1%Reagan33,706 | 0.3%Larouche119 | 41,039 | ||
| R | 20.9%Carter6,839 | 76.6%Reagan25,027 | 2.5%Anderson826 | 32,692 | ||
| R | 28.4%Carter7,725 | 70.5%Ford19,178 | 1.1%McCarthy292 | 27,195 | ||
| R | 18.5%McGovern4,388 | 79.6%Nixon18,905 | 1.9%Schmitz457 | 23,750 | ||
| R | 20.5%Humphrey4,756 | 55.1%Nixon12,789 | 24.4%Wallace5,677 | 23,222 | ||
| R | 42.0%Johnson8,646 | 57.8%Goldwater11,906 | 0.3%Hass53 | 20,605 | ||
| R | 33.1%Kennedy5,842 | 64.3%Nixon11,343 | 2.6%Byrd460 | 17,645 | ||
| R | 29.3%Stevenson3,468 | 70.0%Eisenhower8,287 | 0.7%Andrews86 | 11,841 | ||
| R | 29.0%Stevenson3,244 | 71.0%Eisenhower7,956 | 0.0% | 11,200 | ||
| D | 53.2%Truman2,032 | 36.9%Dewey1,410 | 9.8%Thurmond376 | 3,818 | ||
| D | 57.6%Roosevelt1,688 | 10.3%Dewey302 | 32.1%Thomas939 | 2,929 | ||
| D | 74.7%Roosevelt1,921 | 25.1%Willkie646 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 2,570 | ||
| D | 86.1%Roosevelt1,229 | 13.3%Landon190 | 0.6%Lemke9 | 1,428 | ||
| D | 88.8%Roosevelt1,245 | 9.7%Hoover136 | 1.5%Thomas21 | 1,402 | ||
| D | 50.0%Smith350 | 49.6%Hoover347 | 0.4%Thomas3 | 700 | ||
| D | 89.3%Davis399 | 9.8%Coolidge44 | 0.9%La Follette4 | 447 | ||
| D | 79.5%Cox271 | 19.9%Harding68 | 0.6%Debs2 | 341 | ||
| D | 91.4%Wilson339 | 6.5%Hughes24 | 2.2%Benson8 | 371 | ||
| D | 87.8%Wilson215 | 4.1%Taft10 | 8.2%Roosevelt20 | 245 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1912–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1912 | +83.7% |
| 1916 | +84.9% |
| 1920 | +59.5% |
| 1924 | +79.4% |
| 1928 | +0.4% |
| 1932 | +79.1% |
| 1936 | +72.8% |
| 1940 | +49.6% |
| 1944 | +47.3% |
| 1948 | +16.3% |
| 1952 | −42.1% |
| 1956 | −40.7% |
| 1960 | −31.2% |
| 1964 | −15.8% |
| 1968 | −34.6% |
| 1972 | −61.1% |
| 1976 | −42.1% |
| 1980 | −55.6% |
| 1984 | −64.6% |
| 1988 | −56.3% |
| 1992 | −36.2% |
| 1996 | −42.5% |
| 2000 | −60.3% |
| 2004 | −63.7% |
| 2008 | −57.3% |
| 2012 | −61.3% |
| 2016 | −54.8% |
| 2020 | −56.4% |
| 2024 | −60.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 80,329 |
| 2018 | 84,588 |
| 2020 | 90,392 |
| 2022 | 96,512 |
| 2024 | 99,004 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Midland County posts some of the most lopsided presidential margins in Texas, a reflection of its identity as the administrative and corporate center of the Permian Basin, where the petrochemical industry anchors both the workforce and political culture.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 84.9 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 64.6 points in 1984. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 60.5 points.
A population of 174,801, a 42% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $92,874 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kerr County and Kendall County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Midland County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Midland County, Texas voted Republican by 60.5 points (R+60.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 58,808 votes cast, 11,351 went Democratic and 46,944 went Republican.
When did Midland County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Midland County, Texas voted Democratic was 1948.
How many people live in Midland County, Texas?
Midland County, Texas has a population of 174,801 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Midland County, Texas?
Median household income in Midland County, Texas is $92,874 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Midland County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Midland County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.