Newton County, Texas
AkashicNewton County, TXTrumpR+66.6
2024 precinct map of Newton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Newton 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 | 83.2% | 4,781 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.6% | 952 |
| Jill SteinGreen | 0.2% | 9 |
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24 precincts · 5,749 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 | 16.6%Harris952 | 83.2%Trump4,781 | 0.2%Stein9 | 5,749 | ||
| R | 19.2%Biden1,173 | 80.1%Trump4,882 | 0.6%Jorgensen34 | 6,094 | ||
| R | 20.9%Clinton1,156 | 77.5%Trump4,288 | 1.2%Johnson66 | 5,534 | ||
| R | 28.6%Obama1,677 | 70.1%Romney4,112 | 0.8%Gray47 | 5,869 | ||
| R | 33.3%Obama1,751 | 65.5%McCain3,446 | 1.2%Barr63 | 5,260 | ||
| R | 44.1%Kerry2,513 | 55.4%Bush3,159 | 0.5%Badnarik28 | 5,700 | ||
| D | 50.2%Gore2,503 | 48.6%Bush2,423 | 0.8%Nader38 | 4,990 | ||
| D | 57.3%Clinton2,554 | 31.6%Dole1,409 | 10.6%Perot474 | 4,456 | ||
| D | 59.0%Clinton3,249 | 22.0%Bush1,212 | 18.7%Perot1,032 | 5,508 | ||
| D | 68.6%Dukakis3,640 | 31.2%Bush1,659 | 0.2%Paul10 | 5,309 | ||
| D | 60.6%Mondale3,296 | 39.0%Reagan2,123 | 0.4%Larouche20 | 5,439 | ||
| D | 69.7%Carter3,284 | 29.3%Reagan1,379 | 1.1%Anderson51 | 4,714 | ||
| D | 77.0%Carter3,468 | 22.5%Ford1,011 | 0.5%McCarthy23 | 4,502 | ||
| R | 45.4%McGovern1,636 | 54.0%Nixon1,946 | 0.6%Schmitz23 | 3,605 | ||
| O | 41.7%Humphrey1,476 | 15.7%Nixon555 | 42.6%Wallace1,510 | 3,541 | ||
| D | 74.8%Johnson2,211 | 25.0%Goldwater738 | 0.2%Hass6 | 2,955 | ||
| D | 70.1%Kennedy1,815 | 29.2%Nixon756 | 0.7%Byrd19 | 2,590 | ||
| D | 50.0%Stevenson1,037 | 49.6%Eisenhower1,030 | 0.4%Andrews9 | 2,076 | ||
| D | 64.0%Stevenson1,630 | 36.0%Eisenhower917 | 0.0%Hallinan1 | 2,548 | ||
| D | 68.4%Truman957 | 7.9%Dewey110 | 23.7%Thurmond332 | 1,399 | ||
| D | 74.3%Roosevelt910 | 15.3%Dewey187 | 10.4%Thomas127 | 1,224 | ||
| D | 91.7%Roosevelt1,940 | 8.2%Willkie174 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 2,116 | ||
| D | 92.1%Roosevelt1,111 | 7.7%Landon93 | 0.2%Lemke2 | 1,206 | ||
| D | 97.0%Roosevelt1,586 | 2.8%Hoover46 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,635 | ||
| D | 58.6%Smith564 | 41.3%Hoover397 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 962 | ||
| D | 82.5%Davis782 | 15.3%Coolidge145 | 2.2%La Follette21 | 948 | ||
| D | 62.9%Cox420 | 8.7%Harding58 | 28.4%Debs190 | 668 | ||
| D | 88.4%Wilson493 | 6.1%Hughes34 | 5.6%Benson31 | 558 | ||
| D | 78.8%Wilson278 | 3.1%Taft11 | 18.1%Roosevelt64 | 353 | ||
| D | 78.8%Bryan357 | 20.8%Taft94 | 0.4% | 453 | ||
| D | 53.7%Parker469 | 36.4%Roosevelt318 | 9.9% | 873 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +17.3% |
| 1908 | +58.1% |
| 1912 | +75.6% |
| 1916 | +82.3% |
| 1920 | +54.2% |
| 1924 | +67.2% |
| 1928 | +17.4% |
| 1932 | +94.2% |
| 1936 | +84.4% |
| 1940 | +83.5% |
| 1944 | +59.1% |
| 1948 | +60.5% |
| 1952 | +28.0% |
| 1956 | +0.3% |
| 1960 | +40.9% |
| 1964 | +49.8% |
| 1968 | +26.0% |
| 1972 | −8.6% |
| 1976 | +54.6% |
| 1980 | +40.4% |
| 1984 | +21.6% |
| 1988 | +37.3% |
| 1992 | +37.0% |
| 1996 | +25.7% |
| 2000 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | −11.3% |
| 2008 | −32.2% |
| 2012 | −41.5% |
| 2016 | −56.6% |
| 2020 | −60.9% |
| 2024 | −66.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,440 |
| 2018 | 9,290 |
| 2020 | 9,400 |
| 2022 | 9,376 |
| 2024 | 9,486 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Newton County sits in the forested far east of Texas, where Republican presidential margins have held above 60 points for over a decade, reflecting a rural, majority-white electorate with limited population churn.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 94.2 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 66.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 66.6 points.
A population of 12,093, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $42,618 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Robertson County and Hughes County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Newton County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newton County, Texas voted Republican by 66.6 points (R+66.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,749 votes cast, 952 went Democratic and 4,781 went Republican.
When did Newton County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Newton County, Texas voted Democratic was 2000.
How many people live in Newton County, Texas?
Newton County, Texas has a population of 12,093 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newton County, Texas?
Median household income in Newton County, Texas is $42,618 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Newton County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Newton County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 23 went Democratic and 7 went Republican.