Potter County, Texas
AkashicPotter County, TXTrumpR+44.4
2024 precinct map of Potter CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Potter 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 | 71.6% | 23,007 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.2% | 8,748 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 210 |
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24 precincts · 32,121 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 | 27.2%Harris8,748 | 71.6%Trump23,007 | 0.7%Oliver210 | 32,121 | ||
| R | 29.8%Biden9,921 | 68.5%Trump22,820 | 1.4%Jorgensen454 | 33,337 | ||
| R | 26.6%Clinton7,657 | 68.1%Trump19,630 | 3.6%Johnson1,028 | 28,831 | ||
| R | 26.9%Obama7,126 | 71.5%Romney18,918 | 1.2%Gray327 | 26,450 | ||
| R | 29.8%Obama8,939 | 69.2%McCain20,761 | 1.0%Barr313 | 30,013 | ||
| R | 25.8%Kerry7,489 | 73.7%Bush21,401 | 0.6%Badnarik166 | 29,056 | ||
| R | 28.5%Gore7,242 | 69.5%Bush17,629 | 1.4%Nader362 | 25,376 | ||
| R | 35.3%Clinton9,273 | 57.1%Dole14,995 | 6.9%Perot1,799 | 26,245 | ||
| R | 34.3%Clinton9,527 | 48.6%Bush13,510 | 16.8%Perot4,655 | 27,775 | ||
| R | 36.6%Dukakis9,563 | 62.8%Bush16,400 | 0.6%Paul168 | 26,131 | ||
| R | 28.9%Mondale8,365 | 70.6%Reagan20,396 | 0.5%Larouche141 | 28,902 | ||
| R | 35.9%Carter9,633 | 60.9%Reagan16,327 | 3.2%Anderson871 | 26,831 | ||
| R | 45.8%Carter11,917 | 53.1%Ford13,819 | 1.2%McCarthy300 | 26,036 | ||
| R | 24.7%McGovern6,264 | 74.6%Nixon18,891 | 0.7%Schmitz180 | 25,335 | ||
| R | 30.4%Humphrey8,238 | 49.3%Nixon13,338 | 20.3%Wallace5,496 | 27,072 | ||
| D | 52.6%Johnson12,850 | 47.1%Goldwater11,505 | 0.3%Hass64 | 24,419 | ||
| R | 38.7%Kennedy8,989 | 61.1%Nixon14,202 | 0.2%Byrd38 | 23,229 | ||
| R | 42.1%Stevenson8,720 | 57.7%Eisenhower11,943 | 0.2%Andrews49 | 20,712 | ||
| R | 38.2%Stevenson9,259 | 61.6%Eisenhower14,931 | 0.2%Hallinan42 | 24,232 | ||
| D | 67.7%Truman9,622 | 28.9%Dewey4,110 | 3.4%Thurmond490 | 14,222 | ||
| D | 64.6%Roosevelt6,519 | 27.4%Dewey2,759 | 8.0%Thomas806 | 10,084 | ||
| D | 75.7%Roosevelt7,203 | 24.0%Willkie2,285 | 0.3%Thomas26 | 9,514 | ||
| D | 85.0%Roosevelt6,496 | 13.3%Landon1,018 | 1.7%Lemke129 | 7,643 | ||
| D | 83.3%Roosevelt6,366 | 16.1%Hoover1,233 | 0.6%Thomas44 | 7,643 | ||
| R | 42.1%Smith2,637 | 57.9%Hoover3,627 | 0.0% | 6,264 | ||
| D | 62.8%Davis2,394 | 21.8%Coolidge831 | 15.4%La Follette586 | 3,811 | ||
| D | 77.6%Cox1,374 | 20.2%Harding358 | 2.2%Debs39 | 1,771 | ||
| D | 82.6%Wilson1,288 | 10.6%Hughes166 | 6.7%Benson105 | 1,559 | ||
| D | 75.4%Wilson801 | 3.9%Taft41 | 20.7%Roosevelt220 | 1,062 | ||
| D | 76.7%Bryan794 | 15.3%Taft158 | 8.0% | 1,035 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +61.4% |
| 1912 | +71.6% |
| 1916 | +72.0% |
| 1920 | +57.4% |
| 1924 | +41.0% |
| 1928 | −15.8% |
| 1932 | +67.2% |
| 1936 | +71.7% |
| 1940 | +51.7% |
| 1944 | +37.3% |
| 1948 | +38.8% |
| 1952 | −23.4% |
| 1956 | −15.6% |
| 1960 | −22.4% |
| 1964 | +5.5% |
| 1968 | −18.8% |
| 1972 | −49.8% |
| 1976 | −7.3% |
| 1980 | −24.9% |
| 1984 | −41.6% |
| 1988 | −26.2% |
| 1992 | −14.3% |
| 1996 | −21.8% |
| 2000 | −40.9% |
| 2004 | −47.9% |
| 2008 | −39.4% |
| 2012 | −44.6% |
| 2016 | −41.5% |
| 2020 | −38.7% |
| 2024 | −44.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 54,956 |
| 2018 | 55,677 |
| 2020 | 57,736 |
| 2022 | 58,048 |
| 2024 | 59,681 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Potter County, home to Amarillo, has delivered lopsided Republican margins for decades, with the 2024 presidential race landing at R+44.4 — a pattern driven by a predominantly white, working-class electorate in a trade and energy hub.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 72.0 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 49.8 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.4 points.
A population of 115,975, a 42% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $53,249 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Smith County and Jerome County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Potter County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Potter County, Texas voted Republican by 44.4 points (R+44.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 32,121 votes cast, 8,748 went Democratic and 23,007 went Republican.
When did Potter County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Potter County, Texas voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Potter County, Texas?
Potter County, Texas has a population of 115,975 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Potter County, Texas?
Median household income in Potter County, Texas is $53,249 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Potter County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Potter County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.