Sterling County, Texas
AkashicSterling County, TXTrumpR+85.9
2024 precinct map of Sterling CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Sterling 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 | 92.7% | 583 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 6.8% | 43 |
| Jill SteinGreen | 0.3% | 2 |
Harris +50Trump +50
8 precincts · 629 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 | 6.8%Harris43 | 92.7%Trump583 | 0.3%Stein2 | 629 | ||
| R | 8.0%Biden51 | 91.4%Trump584 | 0.6%Jorgensen4 | 639 | ||
| R | 11.1%Clinton70 | 86.7%Trump549 | 1.4%Johnson9 | 633 | ||
| R | 6.3%Obama31 | 92.9%Romney459 | 0.6%Gray3 | 494 | ||
| R | 15.7%Obama97 | 84.0%McCain520 | 0.3%Barr2 | 619 | ||
| R | 11.5%Kerry71 | 88.5%Bush544 | 0.0% | 615 | ||
| R | 20.0%Gore132 | 78.9%Bush520 | 0.5%Nader3 | 659 | ||
| R | 27.8%Clinton186 | 58.9%Dole394 | 12.9%Perot86 | 669 | ||
| R | 20.0%Clinton127 | 50.8%Bush322 | 28.7%Perot182 | 634 | ||
| R | 28.7%Dukakis188 | 70.7%Bush464 | 0.6%Paul4 | 656 | ||
| R | 18.2%Mondale129 | 81.3%Reagan577 | 0.6%Larouche4 | 710 | ||
| R | 37.2%Carter218 | 62.1%Reagan364 | 0.7%Anderson4 | 586 | ||
| R | 45.7%Carter174 | 53.0%Ford202 | 1.3%McCarthy5 | 381 | ||
| R | 24.5%McGovern94 | 74.7%Nixon286 | 0.8%Schmitz3 | 383 | ||
| R | 40.3%Humphrey151 | 45.3%Nixon170 | 14.4%Wallace54 | 375 | ||
| D | 63.3%Johnson243 | 36.5%Goldwater140 | 0.3%Hass1 | 384 | ||
| D | 51.5%Kennedy193 | 48.5%Nixon182 | 0.0% | 375 | ||
| R | 40.2%Stevenson150 | 59.8%Eisenhower223 | 0.0% | 373 | ||
| R | 36.3%Stevenson158 | 63.7%Eisenhower277 | 0.0% | 435 | ||
| D | 91.0%Truman244 | 6.3%Dewey17 | 2.6%Thurmond7 | 268 | ||
| D | 92.2%Roosevelt330 | 5.0%Dewey18 | 2.8%Thomas10 | 358 | ||
| D | 96.4%Roosevelt425 | 3.6%Willkie16 | 0.0% | 441 | ||
| D | 96.5%Roosevelt384 | 3.5%Landon14 | 0.0% | 398 | ||
| D | 96.5%Roosevelt354 | 3.5%Hoover13 | 0.0% | 367 | ||
| D | 57.8%Smith167 | 42.2%Hoover122 | 0.0% | 289 | ||
| D | 90.3%Davis243 | 9.3%Coolidge25 | 0.4%La Follette1 | 269 | ||
| D | 81.7%Cox152 | 9.1%Harding17 | 9.1%Debs17 | 186 | ||
| D | 96.7%Wilson205 | 2.8%Hughes6 | 0.5%Benson1 | 212 | ||
| D | 91.7%Wilson165 | 2.2%Taft4 | 6.1%Roosevelt11 | 180 | ||
| D | 93.6%Bryan147 | 3.2%Taft5 | 3.2% | 157 | ||
| D | 75.0%Parker129 | 8.7%Roosevelt15 | 16.3% | 172 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +66.3% |
| 1908 | +90.4% |
| 1912 | +89.4% |
| 1916 | +93.9% |
| 1920 | +72.6% |
| 1924 | +81.0% |
| 1928 | +15.6% |
| 1932 | +92.9% |
| 1936 | +93.0% |
| 1940 | +92.7% |
| 1944 | +87.2% |
| 1948 | +84.7% |
| 1952 | −27.4% |
| 1956 | −19.6% |
| 1960 | +2.9% |
| 1964 | +26.8% |
| 1968 | −5.1% |
| 1972 | −50.1% |
| 1976 | −7.3% |
| 1980 | −24.9% |
| 1984 | −63.1% |
| 1988 | −42.1% |
| 1992 | −30.8% |
| 1996 | −31.1% |
| 2000 | −58.9% |
| 2004 | −76.9% |
| 2008 | −68.3% |
| 2012 | −86.6% |
| 2016 | −75.7% |
| 2020 | −83.4% |
| 2024 | −85.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 935 |
| 2018 | 865 |
| 2020 | 939 |
| 2022 | 775 |
| 2024 | 892 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Sterling County's 2024 presidential margin of R+85.8 ranks it among the most one-sided results in the state, a pattern consistent with rural West Texas counties where ranching economies and sparse settlement reinforce durable partisan alignment.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 93.9 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 86.6 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 85.9 points.
A population of 1,468, a 63% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $64,954 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Bear Lake County and Austin County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Sterling County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sterling County, Texas voted Republican by 85.9 points (R+85.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 629 votes cast, 43 went Democratic and 583 went Republican.
When did Sterling County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Sterling County, Texas voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Sterling County, Texas?
Sterling County, Texas has a population of 1,468 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sterling County, Texas?
Median household income in Sterling County, Texas is $64,954 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Sterling County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Sterling County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.