Taylor County, Texas
AkashicTaylor County, TXTrumpR+49.8
2024 precinct map of Taylor CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Taylor 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 | 74.3% | 41,198 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 24.6% | 13,624 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 371 |
Harris +50Trump +50
34 precincts · 55,417 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 | 24.6%Harris13,624 | 74.3%Trump41,198 | 0.7%Oliver371 | 55,417 | ||
| R | 26.4%Biden14,588 | 71.6%Trump39,547 | 1.5%Jorgensen827 | 55,233 | ||
| R | 22.0%Clinton10,085 | 72.7%Trump33,250 | 3.9%Johnson1,763 | 45,759 | ||
| R | 22.5%Obama9,750 | 76.1%Romney32,904 | 1.1%Gray476 | 43,263 | ||
| R | 26.8%Obama12,690 | 72.3%McCain34,317 | 0.9%Barr432 | 47,439 | ||
| R | 22.1%Kerry10,648 | 77.3%Bush37,197 | 0.5%Badnarik254 | 48,099 | ||
| R | 24.4%Gore10,504 | 73.7%Bush31,701 | 1.4%Nader589 | 43,020 | ||
| R | 33.0%Clinton13,213 | 59.2%Dole23,682 | 7.3%Perot2,912 | 40,021 | ||
| R | 27.2%Clinton12,382 | 49.8%Bush22,614 | 22.7%Perot10,331 | 45,454 | ||
| R | 31.1%Dukakis13,073 | 68.0%Bush28,563 | 0.9%Paul388 | 42,024 | ||
| R | 21.8%Mondale9,628 | 77.9%Reagan34,444 | 0.3%Larouche130 | 44,202 | ||
| R | 35.8%Carter13,245 | 62.0%Reagan22,961 | 2.2%Anderson826 | 37,032 | ||
| R | 41.8%Carter14,453 | 57.4%Ford19,822 | 0.8%McCarthy268 | 34,543 | ||
| R | 21.0%McGovern6,024 | 78.0%Nixon22,417 | 1.0%Schmitz290 | 28,731 | ||
| R | 35.5%Humphrey9,107 | 47.7%Nixon12,218 | 16.8%Wallace4,301 | 25,626 | ||
| D | 59.1%Johnson13,366 | 40.8%Goldwater9,220 | 0.2%Hass34 | 22,620 | ||
| R | 43.2%Kennedy9,347 | 56.6%Nixon12,258 | 0.2%Byrd45 | 21,650 | ||
| R | 43.0%Stevenson7,177 | 56.8%Eisenhower9,488 | 0.2%Andrews34 | 16,699 | ||
| R | 43.5%Stevenson7,936 | 56.2%Eisenhower10,260 | 0.3%Hallinan55 | 18,251 | ||
| D | 78.9%Truman8,184 | 16.0%Dewey1,658 | 5.1%Thurmond531 | 10,373 | ||
| D | 81.9%Roosevelt7,975 | 6.2%Dewey602 | 12.0%Thomas1,165 | 9,742 | ||
| D | 88.7%Roosevelt7,852 | 11.1%Willkie983 | 0.2%Thomas15 | 8,850 | ||
| D | 89.4%Roosevelt6,169 | 9.8%Landon678 | 0.7%Lemke51 | 6,898 | ||
| D | 89.0%Roosevelt5,235 | 10.9%Hoover639 | 0.2%Thomas11 | 5,885 | ||
| R | 31.8%Smith1,891 | 68.1%Hoover4,050 | 0.2%Thomas9 | 5,950 | ||
| D | 86.3%Davis3,157 | 12.0%Coolidge441 | 1.7%La Follette62 | 3,660 | ||
| D | 79.2%Cox1,932 | 12.3%Harding300 | 8.4%Debs206 | 2,438 | ||
| D | 89.9%Wilson2,134 | 5.1%Hughes120 | 5.1%Benson120 | 2,374 | ||
| D | 81.7%Wilson1,536 | 3.1%Taft59 | 15.2%Roosevelt285 | 1,880 | ||
| D | 83.8%Bryan1,705 | 8.7%Taft177 | 7.5% | 2,035 | ||
| D | 81.5%Parker1,054 | 9.3%Roosevelt120 | 9.3% | 1,294 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +72.2% |
| 1908 | +75.1% |
| 1912 | +78.6% |
| 1916 | +84.8% |
| 1920 | +66.9% |
| 1924 | +74.2% |
| 1928 | −36.3% |
| 1932 | +78.1% |
| 1936 | +79.6% |
| 1940 | +77.6% |
| 1944 | +75.7% |
| 1948 | +62.9% |
| 1952 | −12.7% |
| 1956 | −13.8% |
| 1960 | −13.4% |
| 1964 | +18.3% |
| 1968 | −12.1% |
| 1972 | −57.1% |
| 1976 | −15.5% |
| 1980 | −26.2% |
| 1984 | −56.1% |
| 1988 | −36.9% |
| 1992 | −22.5% |
| 1996 | −26.2% |
| 2000 | −49.3% |
| 2004 | −55.2% |
| 2008 | −45.6% |
| 2012 | −53.5% |
| 2016 | −50.6% |
| 2020 | −45.2% |
| 2024 | −49.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 78,656 |
| 2018 | 80,159 |
| 2020 | 83,696 |
| 2022 | 86,089 |
| 2024 | 89,791 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Taylor County's presidential margins have exceeded R+45 in each of the last four cycles, driven by a population concentrated in Abilene — a mid-sized city whose military and energy-sector workforce tilts heavily Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 84.8 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 57.1 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 49.8 points.
A population of 145,863, a 61% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,139 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Smith County and Potter County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Taylor County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Taylor County, Texas voted Republican by 49.8 points (R+49.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 55,417 votes cast, 13,624 went Democratic and 41,198 went Republican.
When did Taylor County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Taylor County, Texas voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Taylor County, Texas?
Taylor County, Texas has a population of 145,863 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Taylor County, Texas?
Median household income in Taylor County, Texas is $67,139 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Taylor County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Taylor County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.