Rusk County, Texas
AkashicRusk County, TXTrumpR+59.4
2024 precinct map of Rusk CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Rusk 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 | 79.4% | 17,234 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.0% | 4,337 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 81 |
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22 precincts · 21,706 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 | 20.0%Harris4,337 | 79.4%Trump17,234 | 0.4%Oliver81 | 21,706 | ||
| R | 21.6%Biden4,629 | 77.3%Trump16,534 | 0.7%Jorgensen155 | 21,396 | ||
| R | 20.6%Clinton3,935 | 76.7%Trump14,675 | 1.7%Johnson333 | 19,134 | ||
| R | 24.0%Obama4,451 | 75.1%Romney13,924 | 0.7%Gray131 | 18,546 | ||
| R | 26.6%Obama4,983 | 72.9%McCain13,646 | 0.5%Barr93 | 18,722 | ||
| R | 26.7%Kerry4,899 | 73.0%Bush13,390 | 0.3%Badnarik55 | 18,344 | ||
| R | 29.1%Gore4,841 | 69.8%Bush11,611 | 0.7%Nader112 | 16,633 | ||
| R | 38.5%Clinton5,988 | 54.2%Dole8,423 | 6.9%Perot1,072 | 15,534 | ||
| R | 32.5%Clinton5,391 | 45.6%Bush7,560 | 21.6%Perot3,575 | 16,574 | ||
| R | 35.9%Dukakis5,140 | 63.7%Bush9,117 | 0.4%Paul56 | 14,313 | ||
| R | 29.2%Mondale4,599 | 70.4%Reagan11,081 | 0.4%Larouche61 | 15,741 | ||
| R | 38.6%Carter5,582 | 60.2%Reagan8,705 | 1.2%Anderson180 | 14,467 | ||
| R | 46.9%Carter6,063 | 52.7%Ford6,800 | 0.4%McCarthy52 | 12,915 | ||
| R | 25.9%McGovern2,867 | 73.9%Nixon8,179 | 0.2%Schmitz26 | 11,072 | ||
| O | 32.5%Humphrey4,078 | 29.8%Nixon3,739 | 37.7%Wallace4,729 | 12,546 | ||
| D | 54.3%Johnson6,528 | 45.6%Goldwater5,488 | 0.1%Hass17 | 12,033 | ||
| R | 40.5%Kennedy4,390 | 55.4%Nixon6,001 | 4.1%Byrd449 | 10,840 | ||
| R | 39.4%Stevenson3,381 | 60.0%Eisenhower5,140 | 0.6%Andrews52 | 8,573 | ||
| D | 50.2%Stevenson5,694 | 49.7%Eisenhower5,634 | 0.1%Hallinan12 | 11,340 | ||
| D | 58.6%Truman4,322 | 17.5%Dewey1,294 | 23.9%Thurmond1,759 | 7,375 | ||
| D | 76.4%Roosevelt5,232 | 9.3%Dewey637 | 14.2%Thomas975 | 6,844 | ||
| D | 91.7%Roosevelt7,901 | 8.2%Willkie704 | 0.1%Thomas8 | 8,613 | ||
| D | 93.3%Roosevelt6,107 | 6.6%Landon433 | 0.1%Lemke8 | 6,548 | ||
| D | 91.2%Roosevelt5,074 | 8.7%Hoover483 | 0.2%Thomas9 | 5,566 | ||
| D | 62.6%Smith1,732 | 37.4%Hoover1,033 | 0.0% | 2,765 | ||
| D | 81.2%Davis3,097 | 17.1%Coolidge651 | 1.8%La Follette67 | 3,815 | ||
| D | 54.3%Cox1,555 | 26.0%Harding745 | 19.7%Debs563 | 2,863 | ||
| D | 72.0%Wilson1,849 | 20.3%Hughes521 | 7.7%Benson198 | 2,568 | ||
| D | 65.1%Wilson1,453 | 21.9%Taft488 | 13.0%Roosevelt291 | 2,232 | ||
| D | 63.6%Bryan1,595 | 34.7%Taft871 | 1.7% | 2,508 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +28.9% |
| 1912 | +43.2% |
| 1916 | +51.7% |
| 1920 | +28.3% |
| 1924 | +64.1% |
| 1928 | +25.3% |
| 1932 | +82.5% |
| 1936 | +86.7% |
| 1940 | +83.6% |
| 1944 | +67.1% |
| 1948 | +41.1% |
| 1952 | +0.5% |
| 1956 | −20.5% |
| 1960 | −14.9% |
| 1964 | +8.6% |
| 1968 | +2.7% |
| 1972 | −48.0% |
| 1976 | −5.7% |
| 1980 | −21.6% |
| 1984 | −41.2% |
| 1988 | −27.8% |
| 1992 | −13.1% |
| 1996 | −15.7% |
| 2000 | −40.7% |
| 2004 | −46.3% |
| 2008 | −46.3% |
| 2012 | −51.1% |
| 2016 | −56.1% |
| 2020 | −55.6% |
| 2024 | −59.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 31,339 |
| 2018 | 31,279 |
| 2020 | 32,388 |
| 2022 | 32,951 |
| 2024 | 34,277 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Rusk County's economy has long run on timber, cattle, and petroleum extraction, anchoring a rural electorate that backed the Republican presidential nominee by nearly 60 points in 2024—one of the wider margins in East Texas.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 86.7 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 59.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.4 points.
A population of 52,842, a 61% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,658 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Converse County and Kay County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rusk County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rusk County, Texas voted Republican by 59.4 points (R+59.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 21,706 votes cast, 4,337 went Democratic and 17,234 went Republican.
When did Rusk County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Rusk County, Texas voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Rusk County, Texas?
Rusk County, Texas has a population of 52,842 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rusk County, Texas?
Median household income in Rusk County, Texas is $68,658 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Rusk County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Rusk County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.