Smith County, Texas
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2024 precinct map of Smith CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Smith 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 | 72.1% | 74,862 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.0% | 28,041 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 559 |
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75 precincts · 103,879 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 | 27.0%Harris28,041 | 72.1%Trump74,862 | 0.5%Oliver559 | 103,879 | ||
| R | 29.5%Biden29,615 | 68.9%Trump69,080 | 1.1%Jorgensen1,126 | 100,334 | ||
| R | 26.3%Clinton22,300 | 69.5%Trump58,930 | 2.4%Johnson2,076 | 84,768 | ||
| R | 27.0%Obama21,456 | 72.0%Romney57,331 | 0.8%Gray669 | 79,601 | ||
| R | 29.8%Obama23,726 | 69.4%McCain55,187 | 0.8%Barr648 | 79,561 | ||
| R | 27.1%Kerry19,970 | 72.5%Bush53,392 | 0.4%Badnarik302 | 73,664 | ||
| R | 27.2%Gore16,470 | 71.5%Bush43,320 | 0.9%Nader548 | 60,624 | ||
| R | 34.0%Clinton18,265 | 60.0%Dole32,171 | 5.5%Perot2,933 | 53,643 | ||
| R | 29.7%Clinton17,514 | 47.0%Bush27,753 | 23.0%Perot13,569 | 59,006 | ||
| R | 34.9%Dukakis18,719 | 64.7%Bush34,658 | 0.4%Paul215 | 53,592 | ||
| R | 27.1%Mondale15,227 | 72.6%Reagan40,740 | 0.3%Larouche152 | 56,119 | ||
| R | 34.0%Carter14,838 | 64.6%Reagan28,236 | 1.4%Anderson626 | 43,700 | ||
| R | 42.9%Carter16,856 | 56.6%Ford22,238 | 0.5%McCarthy181 | 39,275 | ||
| R | 25.3%McGovern8,041 | 74.4%Nixon23,671 | 0.4%Schmitz115 | 31,827 | ||
| R | 29.1%Humphrey8,897 | 39.5%Nixon12,079 | 31.4%Wallace9,595 | 30,571 | ||
| R | 49.0%Johnson12,474 | 50.9%Goldwater12,960 | 0.1%Hass38 | 25,472 | ||
| R | 40.8%Kennedy8,494 | 57.8%Nixon12,042 | 1.4%Byrd285 | 20,821 | ||
| R | 34.4%Stevenson6,468 | 65.2%Eisenhower12,255 | 0.4%Andrews69 | 18,792 | ||
| R | 43.5%Stevenson8,450 | 56.4%Eisenhower10,947 | 0.1%Hallinan13 | 19,410 | ||
| D | 57.2%Truman6,473 | 28.1%Dewey3,181 | 14.6%Thurmond1,655 | 11,309 | ||
| D | 69.9%Roosevelt6,671 | 9.8%Dewey936 | 20.2%Thomas1,931 | 9,538 | ||
| D | 85.7%Roosevelt9,410 | 14.2%Willkie1,557 | 0.1%Thomas8 | 10,975 | ||
| D | 91.4%Roosevelt7,116 | 8.5%Landon660 | 0.2%Lemke12 | 7,788 | ||
| D | 90.5%Roosevelt7,424 | 9.1%Hoover750 | 0.3%Thomas27 | 8,201 | ||
| R | 40.1%Smith2,343 | 59.9%Hoover3,493 | 0.0% | 5,836 | ||
| D | 78.2%Davis4,473 | 18.9%Coolidge1,079 | 3.0%La Follette171 | 5,723 | ||
| D | 63.4%Cox2,965 | 15.1%Harding707 | 21.5%Debs1,004 | 4,676 | ||
| D | 69.6%Wilson2,422 | 22.2%Hughes773 | 8.2%Benson286 | 3,481 | ||
| D | 59.6%Wilson1,936 | 14.9%Taft485 | 25.5%Roosevelt828 | 3,249 | ||
| D | 66.4%Bryan2,090 | 27.4%Taft863 | 6.1% | 3,146 | ||
| D | 62.3%Parker2,387 | 31.4%Roosevelt1,204 | 6.3% | 3,834 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +30.9% |
| 1908 | +39.0% |
| 1912 | +44.7% |
| 1916 | +47.4% |
| 1920 | +48.3% |
| 1924 | +59.3% |
| 1928 | −19.7% |
| 1932 | +81.4% |
| 1936 | +82.9% |
| 1940 | +71.6% |
| 1944 | +60.1% |
| 1948 | +29.1% |
| 1952 | −12.9% |
| 1956 | −30.8% |
| 1960 | −17.0% |
| 1964 | −1.9% |
| 1968 | −10.4% |
| 1972 | −49.1% |
| 1976 | −13.7% |
| 1980 | −30.7% |
| 1984 | −45.5% |
| 1988 | −29.7% |
| 1992 | −17.4% |
| 1996 | −25.9% |
| 2000 | −44.3% |
| 2004 | −45.4% |
| 2008 | −39.5% |
| 2012 | −45.1% |
| 2016 | −43.2% |
| 2020 | −39.3% |
| 2024 | −45.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 135,567 |
| 2018 | 135,935 |
| 2020 | 146,149 |
| 2022 | 153,936 |
| 2024 | 162,009 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to Tyler, Smith County has delivered Republican presidential margins above 40 points in recent cycles, with a population mix of medical-sector workers, retirees, and rural residents that has kept the county well to the right of statewide averages.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 82.9 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 49.1 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.1 points.
A population of 241,740, a 58% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,192 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Taylor County and Fremont County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Smith County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Smith County, Texas voted Republican by 45.1 points (R+45.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 103,879 votes cast, 28,041 went Democratic and 74,862 went Republican.
When did Smith County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Smith County, Texas voted Democratic was 1948.
How many people live in Smith County, Texas?
Smith County, Texas has a population of 241,740 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Smith County, Texas?
Median household income in Smith County, Texas is $74,192 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Smith County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Smith County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.