Shackelford County, Texas
AkashicShackelford County, TXTrumpR+82.1
2024 precinct map of Shackelford CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Shackelford 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 | 90.6% | 1,565 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 8.4% | 146 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 12 |
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8 precincts · 1,728 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 | 8.4%Harris146 | 90.6%Trump1,565 | 0.7%Oliver12 | 1,728 | ||
| R | 8.0%Biden130 | 91.2%Trump1,484 | 0.6%Jorgensen10 | 1,628 | ||
| R | 6.8%Clinton103 | 91.6%Trump1,378 | 1.4%Johnson21 | 1,504 | ||
| R | 9.6%Obama131 | 89.4%Romney1,218 | 0.9%Gray12 | 1,363 | ||
| R | 13.8%Obama208 | 85.3%McCain1,284 | 0.9%Barr13 | 1,505 | ||
| R | 15.0%Kerry229 | 84.6%Bush1,292 | 0.4%Badnarik6 | 1,527 | ||
| R | 19.6%Gore264 | 79.1%Bush1,066 | 0.7%Nader9 | 1,347 | ||
| R | 34.1%Clinton502 | 53.8%Dole792 | 11.5%Perot169 | 1,471 | ||
| R | 31.6%Clinton484 | 40.6%Bush623 | 27.5%Perot422 | 1,533 | ||
| R | 43.8%Dukakis681 | 55.7%Bush865 | 0.5%Paul8 | 1,554 | ||
| R | 25.9%Mondale415 | 73.6%Reagan1,181 | 0.5%Larouche8 | 1,604 | ||
| R | 38.3%Carter606 | 60.7%Reagan959 | 1.0%Anderson16 | 1,581 | ||
| D | 50.3%Carter764 | 49.3%Ford748 | 0.4%McCarthy6 | 1,518 | ||
| R | 26.6%McGovern331 | 73.1%Nixon909 | 0.3%Schmitz4 | 1,244 | ||
| D | 44.7%Humphrey673 | 37.0%Nixon557 | 18.4%Wallace277 | 1,507 | ||
| D | 65.6%Johnson934 | 34.2%Goldwater487 | 0.2%Hass3 | 1,424 | ||
| D | 51.0%Kennedy713 | 49.0%Nixon684 | 0.0% | 1,397 | ||
| R | 39.4%Stevenson555 | 60.3%Eisenhower849 | 0.4%Andrews5 | 1,409 | ||
| R | 42.2%Stevenson776 | 57.5%Eisenhower1,057 | 0.2%Hallinan4 | 1,837 | ||
| D | 77.8%Truman892 | 18.4%Dewey211 | 3.8%Thurmond43 | 1,146 | ||
| D | 75.2%Roosevelt1,007 | 10.1%Dewey135 | 14.7%Thomas197 | 1,339 | ||
| D | 86.8%Roosevelt1,521 | 13.1%Willkie229 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,753 | ||
| D | 88.4%Roosevelt1,153 | 11.6%Landon152 | 0.0% | 1,305 | ||
| D | 91.5%Roosevelt1,316 | 8.1%Hoover117 | 0.3%Thomas5 | 1,438 | ||
| R | 48.8%Smith533 | 51.1%Hoover558 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,092 | ||
| D | 50.1%Davis729 | 49.9%Coolidge727 | 0.0% | 1,456 | ||
| D | 64.9%Cox342 | 22.0%Harding116 | 13.1%Debs69 | 527 | ||
| D | 80.9%Wilson378 | 10.9%Hughes51 | 8.1%Benson38 | 467 | ||
| D | 72.4%Wilson246 | 5.3%Taft18 | 22.4%Roosevelt76 | 340 | ||
| D | 85.3%Bryan266 | 9.6%Taft30 | 5.1% | 312 | ||
| D | 81.6%Parker164 | 10.9%Roosevelt22 | 7.5% | 201 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +70.6% |
| 1908 | +75.6% |
| 1912 | +67.1% |
| 1916 | +70.0% |
| 1920 | +42.9% |
| 1924 | +0.1% |
| 1928 | −2.3% |
| 1932 | +83.4% |
| 1936 | +76.7% |
| 1940 | +73.7% |
| 1944 | +65.1% |
| 1948 | +59.4% |
| 1952 | −15.3% |
| 1956 | −20.9% |
| 1960 | +2.1% |
| 1964 | +31.4% |
| 1968 | +7.7% |
| 1972 | −46.5% |
| 1976 | +1.1% |
| 1980 | −22.3% |
| 1984 | −47.8% |
| 1988 | −11.8% |
| 1992 | −9.1% |
| 1996 | −19.7% |
| 2000 | −59.5% |
| 2004 | −69.6% |
| 2008 | −71.5% |
| 2012 | −79.8% |
| 2016 | −84.8% |
| 2020 | −83.2% |
| 2024 | −82.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2,339 |
| 2020 | 2,320 |
| 2022 | 2,329 |
| 2024 | 2,439 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
With roughly 3,300 residents spread across ranchland in the Rolling Plains, Shackelford delivered an R+82.1 margin in 2024 — among the widest in the state — reflecting the deep Republican lean typical of sparsely populated West Texas cattle country.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 83.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 84.8 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.1 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 82.1 points.
A population of 3,175, a 81% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,047 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Burnet County and Archer County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Shackelford County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Shackelford County, Texas voted Republican by 82.1 points (R+82.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,728 votes cast, 146 went Democratic and 1,565 went Republican.
When did Shackelford County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Shackelford County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Shackelford County, Texas?
Shackelford County, Texas has a population of 3,175 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Shackelford County, Texas?
Median household income in Shackelford County, Texas is $73,047 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Shackelford County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Shackelford County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.