Upshur County, Texas
AkashicUpshur County, TXTrumpR+71.0
2024 precinct map of Upshur CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Upshur 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 | 85.2% | 16,939 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.2% | 2,820 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 78 |
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19 precincts · 19,887 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 | 14.2%Harris2,820 | 85.2%Trump16,939 | 0.4%Oliver78 | 19,887 | ||
| R | 15.2%Biden2,877 | 83.6%Trump15,809 | 0.9%Jorgensen179 | 18,919 | ||
| R | 14.9%Clinton2,380 | 82.5%Trump13,209 | 1.8%Johnson283 | 16,013 | ||
| R | 19.6%Obama2,971 | 79.4%Romney12,015 | 0.8%Gray128 | 15,138 | ||
| R | 25.0%Obama3,790 | 74.0%McCain11,222 | 1.0%Barr152 | 15,164 | ||
| R | 29.1%Kerry4,225 | 70.4%Bush10,232 | 0.5%Badnarik69 | 14,526 | ||
| R | 32.6%Gore4,180 | 66.0%Bush8,448 | 0.9%Nader116 | 12,808 | ||
| R | 44.5%Clinton5,032 | 45.7%Dole5,174 | 9.6%Perot1,086 | 11,320 | ||
| D | 39.1%Clinton4,776 | 37.0%Bush4,511 | 23.7%Perot2,896 | 12,208 | ||
| R | 46.5%Dukakis5,242 | 53.2%Bush5,991 | 0.3%Paul32 | 11,265 | ||
| R | 38.5%Mondale4,614 | 61.2%Reagan7,325 | 0.3%Larouche37 | 11,976 | ||
| D | 49.7%Carter4,894 | 49.1%Reagan4,836 | 1.2%Anderson122 | 9,852 | ||
| D | 59.7%Carter4,902 | 39.8%Ford3,272 | 0.5%McCarthy37 | 8,211 | ||
| R | 28.4%McGovern1,879 | 71.5%Nixon4,736 | 0.1%Schmitz9 | 6,624 | ||
| O | 36.0%Humphrey2,480 | 22.1%Nixon1,519 | 41.9%Wallace2,886 | 6,885 | ||
| D | 64.3%Johnson4,027 | 35.5%Goldwater2,222 | 0.2%Hass13 | 6,262 | ||
| D | 58.5%Kennedy3,248 | 40.7%Nixon2,262 | 0.8%Byrd44 | 5,554 | ||
| R | 41.9%Stevenson1,995 | 57.5%Eisenhower2,737 | 0.7%Andrews32 | 4,764 | ||
| D | 55.9%Stevenson3,040 | 44.0%Eisenhower2,391 | 0.1%Hallinan6 | 5,437 | ||
| D | 66.9%Truman2,118 | 17.5%Dewey555 | 15.5%Thurmond492 | 3,165 | ||
| D | 70.3%Roosevelt2,369 | 13.2%Dewey446 | 16.4%Thomas554 | 3,369 | ||
| D | 87.0%Roosevelt3,480 | 13.0%Willkie518 | 0.0% | 3,998 | ||
| D | 87.4%Roosevelt2,243 | 12.5%Landon321 | 0.1%Lemke3 | 2,567 | ||
| D | 95.4%Roosevelt2,900 | 4.2%Hoover129 | 0.4%Thomas11 | 3,040 | ||
| D | 70.3%Smith1,553 | 29.4%Hoover649 | 0.4%Thomas8 | 2,210 | ||
| D | 89.7%Davis2,611 | 8.9%Coolidge258 | 1.4%La Follette42 | 2,911 | ||
| D | 52.4%Cox1,222 | 26.4%Harding616 | 21.1%Debs492 | 2,330 | ||
| D | 80.4%Wilson1,346 | 11.8%Hughes198 | 7.8%Benson131 | 1,675 | ||
| D | 74.0%Wilson896 | 13.9%Taft168 | 12.1%Roosevelt147 | 1,211 | ||
| D | 73.3%Bryan898 | 23.4%Taft287 | 3.3% | 1,225 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +49.9% |
| 1912 | +60.1% |
| 1916 | +68.5% |
| 1920 | +26.0% |
| 1924 | +80.8% |
| 1928 | +40.9% |
| 1932 | +91.2% |
| 1936 | +74.9% |
| 1940 | +74.1% |
| 1944 | +57.1% |
| 1948 | +49.4% |
| 1952 | +11.9% |
| 1956 | −15.6% |
| 1960 | +17.8% |
| 1964 | +28.8% |
| 1968 | +14.0% |
| 1972 | −43.1% |
| 1976 | +19.9% |
| 1980 | +0.6% |
| 1984 | −22.6% |
| 1988 | −6.6% |
| 1992 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | −1.3% |
| 2000 | −33.3% |
| 2004 | −41.4% |
| 2008 | −49.0% |
| 2012 | −59.7% |
| 2016 | −67.6% |
| 2020 | −68.4% |
| 2024 | −71.0% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 27,915 |
| 2018 | 27,528 |
| 2020 | 28,619 |
| 2022 | 28,969 |
| 2024 | 30,374 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Upshur County delivered a 71-point Republican margin in 2024, reflecting the deep-red realignment that has reshaped rural East Texas over the past two decades. Its economy centers on timber, agriculture, and oil-field services.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 91.2 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 71.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 71.0 points.
A population of 42,567, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,208 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Henderson County and Lamar County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Upshur County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Upshur County, Texas voted Republican by 71.0 points (R+71.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,887 votes cast, 2,820 went Democratic and 16,939 went Republican.
When did Upshur County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Upshur County, Texas voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Upshur County, Texas?
Upshur County, Texas has a population of 42,567 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Upshur County, Texas?
Median household income in Upshur County, Texas is $66,208 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Upshur County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Upshur County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.