Motley County, Texas
AkashicMotley County, TXTrumpR+88.8
2024 precinct map of Motley CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Motley 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 | 94.2% | 612 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 5.4% | 35 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 2 |
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6 precincts · 650 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 | 5.4%Harris35 | 94.2%Trump612 | 0.3%Oliver2 | 650 | ||
| R | 7.1%Biden46 | 92.6%Trump604 | 0.3%Jorgensen2 | 652 | ||
| R | 6.5%Clinton40 | 92.0%Trump566 | 1.5%Johnson9 | 615 | ||
| R | 9.2%Obama55 | 89.7%Romney538 | 0.8%Gray5 | 600 | ||
| R | 11.3%Obama67 | 87.9%McCain522 | 0.8%Barr5 | 594 | ||
| R | 16.5%Kerry113 | 82.5%Bush564 | 1.0%Badnarik7 | 684 | ||
| R | 18.4%Gore118 | 80.1%Bush514 | 0.8%Nader5 | 642 | ||
| R | 27.1%Clinton164 | 62.8%Dole380 | 9.3%Perot56 | 605 | ||
| R | 31.3%Clinton256 | 54.5%Bush446 | 14.3%Perot117 | 819 | ||
| R | 37.9%Dukakis262 | 62.0%Bush429 | 0.1%Paul1 | 692 | ||
| R | 34.4%Mondale282 | 65.1%Reagan533 | 0.5%Larouche4 | 819 | ||
| R | 36.7%Carter341 | 61.7%Reagan573 | 1.6%Anderson15 | 929 | ||
| D | 54.3%Carter522 | 44.5%Ford428 | 1.1%McCarthy11 | 961 | ||
| R | 25.4%McGovern230 | 72.5%Nixon657 | 2.1%Schmitz19 | 906 | ||
| R | 35.9%Humphrey397 | 37.5%Nixon415 | 26.6%Wallace295 | 1,107 | ||
| D | 67.5%Johnson678 | 32.3%Goldwater324 | 0.2%Hass2 | 1,004 | ||
| R | 47.1%Kennedy439 | 51.5%Nixon480 | 1.4%Byrd13 | 932 | ||
| D | 55.2%Stevenson511 | 44.4%Eisenhower411 | 0.4%Andrews4 | 926 | ||
| R | 43.1%Stevenson513 | 56.7%Eisenhower675 | 0.2%Hallinan2 | 1,190 | ||
| D | 85.9%Truman774 | 8.3%Dewey75 | 5.8%Thurmond52 | 901 | ||
| D | 79.6%Roosevelt744 | 11.4%Dewey107 | 9.0%Thomas84 | 935 | ||
| D | 90.1%Roosevelt907 | 9.9%Willkie100 | 0.0% | 1,007 | ||
| D | 92.9%Roosevelt867 | 6.9%Landon64 | 0.2%Lemke2 | 933 | ||
| D | 96.2%Roosevelt900 | 3.6%Hoover34 | 0.2%Thomas2 | 936 | ||
| R | 43.7%Smith349 | 56.3%Hoover450 | 0.0% | 799 | ||
| D | 86.3%Davis453 | 11.8%Coolidge62 | 1.9%La Follette10 | 525 | ||
| D | 88.2%Cox345 | 10.2%Harding40 | 1.5%Debs6 | 391 | ||
| D | 91.4%Wilson393 | 2.1%Hughes9 | 6.5%Benson28 | 430 | ||
| D | 78.1%Wilson193 | 3.2%Taft8 | 18.6%Roosevelt46 | 247 | ||
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| D | 88.8%Parker239 | 3.7%Roosevelt10 | 7.4% | 269 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +85.1% |
| 1908 | No data |
| 1912 | +74.9% |
| 1916 | +89.3% |
| 1920 | +78.0% |
| 1924 | +74.5% |
| 1928 | −12.6% |
| 1932 | +92.5% |
| 1936 | +86.1% |
| 1940 | +80.1% |
| 1944 | +68.1% |
| 1948 | +77.6% |
| 1952 | −13.6% |
| 1956 | +10.8% |
| 1960 | −4.4% |
| 1964 | +35.3% |
| 1968 | −1.6% |
| 1972 | −47.1% |
| 1976 | +9.8% |
| 1980 | −25.0% |
| 1984 | −30.6% |
| 1988 | −24.1% |
| 1992 | −23.2% |
| 1996 | −35.7% |
| 2000 | −61.7% |
| 2004 | −65.9% |
| 2008 | −76.6% |
| 2012 | −80.5% |
| 2016 | −85.5% |
| 2020 | −85.6% |
| 2024 | −88.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 870 |
| 2020 | 859 |
| 2022 | 822 |
| 2024 | 849 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Motley County sits deep in the Rolling Plains with roughly 1,400 residents, and its 2024 presidential margin of R+88.8 reflects the lopsided partisanship typical of sparsely settled West Texas ranching communities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 92.5 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 88.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 88.8 points.
A population of 1,183, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,154 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Donley County and Borden County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Motley County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Motley County, Texas voted Republican by 88.8 points (R+88.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 650 votes cast, 35 went Democratic and 612 went Republican.
When did Motley County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Motley County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Motley County, Texas?
Motley County, Texas has a population of 1,183 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Motley County, Texas?
Median household income in Motley County, Texas is $61,154 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Motley County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Motley County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.