Van Zandt County, Texas
AkashicVan Zandt County, TXTrumpR+74.8
2024 precinct map of Van Zandt CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Van Zandt 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 | 87.1% | 24,351 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 12.3% | 3,450 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 98 |
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18 precincts · 27,950 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 | 12.3%Harris3,450 | 87.1%Trump24,351 | 0.4%Oliver98 | 27,950 | ||
| R | 13.5%Biden3,516 | 85.6%Trump22,270 | 0.7%Jorgensen175 | 26,029 | ||
| R | 12.8%Clinton2,799 | 84.4%Trump18,473 | 1.8%Johnson385 | 21,890 | ||
| R | 16.1%Obama3,084 | 82.7%Romney15,794 | 0.9%Gray166 | 19,100 | ||
| R | 22.1%Obama4,505 | 77.1%McCain15,734 | 0.8%Barr156 | 20,395 | ||
| R | 24.3%Kerry4,822 | 75.4%Bush14,976 | 0.3%Badnarik58 | 19,856 | ||
| R | 29.3%Gore5,245 | 69.2%Bush12,383 | 0.8%Nader141 | 17,891 | ||
| R | 38.3%Clinton5,752 | 49.6%Dole7,453 | 11.7%Perot1,756 | 15,026 | ||
| R | 32.4%Clinton5,310 | 35.4%Bush5,810 | 32.0%Perot5,239 | 16,396 | ||
| R | 45.4%Dukakis6,153 | 54.4%Bush7,371 | 0.3%Paul35 | 13,559 | ||
| R | 34.7%Mondale4,506 | 65.2%Reagan8,474 | 0.2%Larouche23 | 13,003 | ||
| D | 50.3%Carter5,707 | 48.5%Reagan5,495 | 1.2%Anderson138 | 11,340 | ||
| D | 65.2%Carter6,449 | 34.2%Ford3,385 | 0.6%McCarthy64 | 9,898 | ||
| R | 28.6%McGovern1,939 | 71.3%Nixon4,839 | 0.1%Schmitz6 | 6,784 | ||
| D | 40.1%Humphrey2,706 | 28.9%Nixon1,954 | 31.0%Wallace2,091 | 6,751 | ||
| D | 71.3%Johnson4,047 | 28.4%Goldwater1,614 | 0.3%Hass15 | 5,676 | ||
| D | 56.9%Kennedy2,825 | 42.7%Nixon2,120 | 0.4%Byrd22 | 4,967 | ||
| D | 57.6%Stevenson2,919 | 42.2%Eisenhower2,142 | 0.2%Andrews9 | 5,070 | ||
| D | 63.1%Stevenson3,911 | 36.7%Eisenhower2,279 | 0.2%Hallinan13 | 6,203 | ||
| D | 75.0%Truman3,264 | 13.3%Dewey578 | 11.7%Thurmond508 | 4,350 | ||
| D | 74.6%Roosevelt3,139 | 12.0%Dewey503 | 13.4%Thomas563 | 4,205 | ||
| D | 87.1%Roosevelt4,975 | 12.6%Willkie721 | 0.3%Thomas19 | 5,715 | ||
| D | 92.2%Roosevelt3,257 | 6.9%Landon245 | 0.8%Lemke29 | 3,531 | ||
| D | 94.9%Roosevelt4,203 | 4.3%Hoover190 | 0.8%Thomas35 | 4,428 | ||
| D | 54.0%Smith1,789 | 45.4%Hoover1,502 | 0.6%Thomas21 | 3,312 | ||
| D | 79.2%Davis3,957 | 20.8%Coolidge1,038 | 0.1%La Follette4 | 4,999 | ||
| D | 61.1%Cox1,958 | 22.7%Harding728 | 16.2%Debs520 | 3,206 | ||
| D | 69.6%Wilson2,040 | 7.9%Hughes232 | 22.5%Benson659 | 2,931 | ||
| D | 62.8%Wilson1,790 | 3.9%Taft110 | 33.4%Roosevelt952 | 2,852 | ||
| D | 74.9%Bryan1,626 | 8.2%Taft179 | 16.9% | 2,171 | ||
| D | 74.7%Parker1,540 | 12.0%Roosevelt247 | 13.3% | 2,062 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +62.7% |
| 1908 | +66.7% |
| 1912 | +58.9% |
| 1916 | +61.7% |
| 1920 | +38.4% |
| 1924 | +58.4% |
| 1928 | +8.7% |
| 1932 | +90.6% |
| 1936 | +85.3% |
| 1940 | +74.4% |
| 1944 | +62.7% |
| 1948 | +61.7% |
| 1952 | +26.3% |
| 1956 | +15.3% |
| 1960 | +14.2% |
| 1964 | +42.9% |
| 1968 | +11.1% |
| 1972 | −42.7% |
| 1976 | +31.0% |
| 1980 | +1.9% |
| 1984 | −30.5% |
| 1988 | −9.0% |
| 1992 | −3.0% |
| 1996 | −11.3% |
| 2000 | −39.9% |
| 2004 | −51.1% |
| 2008 | −55.1% |
| 2012 | −66.5% |
| 2016 | −71.6% |
| 2020 | −72.1% |
| 2024 | −74.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 36,123 |
| 2018 | 34,559 |
| 2020 | 38,965 |
| 2022 | 39,954 |
| 2024 | 41,749 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
A rural East Texas county east of Dallas, Van Zandt recorded an R+74.8 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the state's most one-sided results. Its small-town and agricultural character has tracked a decades-long shift toward near-unanimous Republican alignment.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 90.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 74.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 74.8 points.
A population of 62,649, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,475 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Eastland County and Leon County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Van Zandt County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Van Zandt County, Texas voted Republican by 74.8 points (R+74.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 27,950 votes cast, 3,450 went Democratic and 24,351 went Republican.
When did Van Zandt County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Van Zandt County, Texas voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Van Zandt County, Texas?
Van Zandt County, Texas has a population of 62,649 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Van Zandt County, Texas?
Median household income in Van Zandt County, Texas is $69,475 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Van Zandt County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Van Zandt County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 19 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.