Rains County, Texas
AkashicRains County, TXTrumpR+72.9
2024 precinct map of Rains CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Rains 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 | 86.2% | 5,649 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.3% | 869 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 23 |
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8 precincts · 6,556 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 | 13.3%Harris869 | 86.2%Trump5,649 | 0.4%Oliver23 | 6,556 | ||
| R | 13.9%Biden842 | 85.2%Trump5,155 | 0.7%Jorgensen43 | 6,053 | ||
| R | 13.4%Clinton628 | 84.4%Trump3,968 | 1.7%Johnson80 | 4,701 | ||
| R | 18.6%Obama761 | 80.2%Romney3,279 | 1.0%Gray41 | 4,087 | ||
| R | 24.7%Obama1,048 | 74.3%McCain3,146 | 1.0%Barr42 | 4,236 | ||
| R | 28.7%Kerry1,213 | 70.9%Bush2,998 | 0.4%Badnarik18 | 4,229 | ||
| R | 36.8%Gore1,225 | 61.5%Bush2,049 | 1.0%Nader34 | 3,333 | ||
| D | 46.3%Clinton1,265 | 41.1%Dole1,123 | 12.3%Perot335 | 2,733 | ||
| D | 37.1%Clinton1,108 | 32.7%Bush975 | 29.8%Perot890 | 2,983 | ||
| D | 52.9%Dukakis1,448 | 46.8%Bush1,281 | 0.3%Paul7 | 2,736 | ||
| R | 39.6%Mondale1,027 | 60.2%Reagan1,560 | 0.2%Larouche4 | 2,591 | ||
| D | 58.1%Carter1,174 | 40.2%Reagan813 | 1.7%Anderson35 | 2,022 | ||
| D | 72.2%Carter1,339 | 27.5%Ford510 | 0.3%McCarthy6 | 1,855 | ||
| R | 37.9%McGovern532 | 61.6%Nixon865 | 0.5%Schmitz7 | 1,404 | ||
| D | 46.3%Humphrey558 | 28.2%Nixon340 | 25.4%Wallace306 | 1,204 | ||
| D | 76.5%Johnson893 | 23.3%Goldwater272 | 0.3%Hass3 | 1,168 | ||
| D | 62.9%Kennedy680 | 37.1%Nixon401 | 0.0% | 1,081 | ||
| D | 55.0%Stevenson524 | 44.9%Eisenhower427 | 0.1%Andrews1 | 952 | ||
| D | 54.0%Stevenson588 | 46.0%Eisenhower500 | 0.0% | 1,088 | ||
| D | 78.3%Truman739 | 11.8%Dewey111 | 10.0%Thurmond94 | 944 | ||
| D | 68.6%Roosevelt628 | 15.0%Dewey137 | 16.5%Thomas151 | 916 | ||
| D | 81.0%Roosevelt1,080 | 18.8%Willkie251 | 0.2%Thomas2 | 1,333 | ||
| D | 91.2%Roosevelt676 | 8.5%Landon63 | 0.3%Lemke2 | 741 | ||
| D | 95.1%Roosevelt937 | 4.2%Hoover41 | 0.7%Thomas7 | 985 | ||
| D | 72.4%Smith544 | 26.9%Hoover202 | 0.7%Thomas5 | 751 | ||
| D | 81.9%Davis899 | 13.8%Coolidge151 | 4.4%La Follette48 | 1,098 | ||
| D | 58.6%Cox462 | 24.0%Harding189 | 17.5%Debs138 | 789 | ||
| D | 58.6%Wilson509 | 8.2%Hughes71 | 33.3%Benson289 | 869 | ||
| D | 57.8%Wilson444 | 8.7%Taft67 | 33.5%Roosevelt257 | 768 | ||
| D | 73.4%Bryan416 | 10.8%Taft61 | 15.9% | 567 | ||
| D | 59.8%Parker490 | 17.0%Roosevelt139 | 23.3% | 820 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +42.8% |
| 1908 | +62.6% |
| 1912 | +49.1% |
| 1916 | +50.4% |
| 1920 | +34.6% |
| 1924 | +68.1% |
| 1928 | +45.5% |
| 1932 | +91.0% |
| 1936 | +82.7% |
| 1940 | +62.2% |
| 1944 | +53.6% |
| 1948 | +66.5% |
| 1952 | +8.1% |
| 1956 | +10.2% |
| 1960 | +25.8% |
| 1964 | +53.2% |
| 1968 | +18.1% |
| 1972 | −23.7% |
| 1976 | +44.7% |
| 1980 | +17.9% |
| 1984 | −20.6% |
| 1988 | +6.1% |
| 1992 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | −24.7% |
| 2004 | −42.2% |
| 2008 | −49.5% |
| 2012 | −61.6% |
| 2016 | −71.0% |
| 2020 | −71.3% |
| 2024 | −72.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7,054 |
| 2018 | 7,668 |
| 2020 | 8,320 |
| 2022 | 8,775 |
| 2024 | 9,404 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Rains County, anchored by the town of Emory east of Dallas, consistently delivers lopsided Republican margins — its 2024 spread of nearly 73 points ranks among the most one-sided results in the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 91.0 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 72.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 72.9 points.
A population of 12,775, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,413 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of San Jacinto County and Shelby County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rains County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rains County, Texas voted Republican by 72.9 points (R+72.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,556 votes cast, 869 went Democratic and 5,649 went Republican.
When did Rains County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Rains County, Texas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Rains County, Texas?
Rains County, Texas has a population of 12,775 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rains County, Texas?
Median household income in Rains County, Texas is $65,413 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Rains County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Rains County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.