Refugio County, Texas
AkashicRefugio County, TXTrumpR+39.5
2024 precinct map of Refugio CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Refugio 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 | 69.4% | 2,134 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 29.9% | 919 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 12 |
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10 precincts · 3,075 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 | 29.9%Harris919 | 69.4%Trump2,134 | 0.4%Oliver12 | 3,075 | ||
| R | 32.9%Biden1,108 | 65.7%Trump2,210 | 0.8%Jorgensen26 | 3,366 | ||
| R | 35.1%Clinton1,034 | 62.1%Trump1,830 | 2.4%Johnson71 | 2,948 | ||
| R | 37.3%Obama998 | 62.1%Romney1,663 | 0.4%Gray10 | 2,677 | ||
| R | 42.4%Obama1,382 | 56.9%McCain1,855 | 0.7%Barr24 | 3,261 | ||
| R | 35.7%Kerry1,232 | 64.0%Bush2,212 | 0.3%Badnarik11 | 3,455 | ||
| R | 40.1%Gore1,172 | 58.9%Bush1,721 | 0.8%Nader22 | 2,921 | ||
| D | 50.3%Clinton1,635 | 42.4%Dole1,376 | 6.8%Perot222 | 3,249 | ||
| D | 41.0%Clinton1,531 | 39.4%Bush1,469 | 19.2%Perot716 | 3,732 | ||
| R | 49.2%Dukakis1,831 | 50.6%Bush1,883 | 0.3%Paul10 | 3,724 | ||
| R | 39.1%Mondale1,559 | 60.7%Reagan2,421 | 0.2%Larouche8 | 3,988 | ||
| D | 52.3%Carter2,224 | 45.7%Reagan1,944 | 2.0%Anderson83 | 4,251 | ||
| D | 58.9%Carter2,218 | 40.8%Ford1,537 | 0.3%McCarthy10 | 3,765 | ||
| R | 35.3%McGovern1,060 | 64.6%Nixon1,937 | 0.1%Schmitz3 | 3,000 | ||
| D | 51.5%Humphrey1,699 | 33.8%Nixon1,114 | 14.7%Wallace486 | 3,299 | ||
| D | 75.0%Johnson2,319 | 25.0%Goldwater772 | 0.0% | 3,091 | ||
| D | 62.5%Kennedy1,777 | 37.4%Nixon1,062 | 0.1%Byrd3 | 2,842 | ||
| R | 46.6%Stevenson1,188 | 53.1%Eisenhower1,355 | 0.4%Andrews9 | 2,552 | ||
| R | 49.5%Stevenson1,401 | 50.4%Eisenhower1,427 | 0.1%Hallinan4 | 2,832 | ||
| D | 74.4%Truman1,637 | 22.2%Dewey489 | 3.3%Thurmond73 | 2,199 | ||
| D | 67.5%Roosevelt991 | 25.6%Dewey376 | 6.9%Thomas101 | 1,468 | ||
| D | 76.2%Roosevelt1,487 | 23.5%Willkie458 | 0.4%Thomas7 | 1,952 | ||
| D | 81.1%Roosevelt1,058 | 18.5%Landon242 | 0.4%Lemke5 | 1,305 | ||
| D | 86.2%Roosevelt1,201 | 12.3%Hoover172 | 1.5%Thomas21 | 1,394 | ||
| D | 63.7%Smith671 | 36.3%Hoover383 | 0.0% | 1,054 | ||
| D | 62.6%Davis585 | 27.4%Coolidge256 | 10.0%La Follette93 | 934 | ||
| R | 35.2%Cox227 | 55.8%Harding360 | 9.0%Debs58 | 645 | ||
| D | 58.6%Wilson408 | 33.3%Hughes232 | 8.0%Benson56 | 696 | ||
| D | 51.3%Wilson204 | 28.9%Taft115 | 19.8%Roosevelt79 | 398 | ||
| R | 42.7%Bryan138 | 55.1%Taft178 | 2.2% | 323 | ||
| D | 62.1%Parker146 | 36.6%Roosevelt86 | 1.3% | 235 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +25.5% |
| 1908 | −12.4% |
| 1912 | +22.4% |
| 1916 | +25.3% |
| 1920 | −20.6% |
| 1924 | +35.2% |
| 1928 | +27.3% |
| 1932 | +73.8% |
| 1936 | +62.5% |
| 1940 | +52.7% |
| 1944 | +41.9% |
| 1948 | +52.2% |
| 1952 | −0.9% |
| 1956 | −6.5% |
| 1960 | +25.2% |
| 1964 | +50.0% |
| 1968 | +17.7% |
| 1972 | −29.2% |
| 1976 | +18.1% |
| 1980 | +6.6% |
| 1984 | −21.6% |
| 1988 | −1.4% |
| 1992 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | +8.0% |
| 2000 | −18.8% |
| 2004 | −28.4% |
| 2008 | −14.5% |
| 2012 | −24.8% |
| 2016 | −27.0% |
| 2020 | −32.7% |
| 2024 | −39.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,090 |
| 2018 | 4,949 |
| 2020 | 5,007 |
| 2022 | 4,913 |
| 2024 | 4,938 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Refugio County's economy revolves around cattle ranching and oil production, and its roughly 7,800 residents have delivered Republican presidential margins above 35 points in each of the last three cycles, a pattern consistent with rural South Texas energy corridors.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 73.8 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 39.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.5 points.
A population of 6,707, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,181 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Karnes County and San Patricio County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Refugio County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Refugio County, Texas voted Republican by 39.5 points (R+39.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,075 votes cast, 919 went Democratic and 2,134 went Republican.
When did Refugio County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Refugio County, Texas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Refugio County, Texas?
Refugio County, Texas has a population of 6,707 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Refugio County, Texas?
Median household income in Refugio County, Texas is $60,181 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Refugio County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Refugio County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.