Ward County, Texas
AkashicWard County, TXTrumpR+66.1
2024 precinct map of Ward CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Ward 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 | 82.7% | 3,115 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.7% | 627 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 16 |
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8 precincts · 3,765 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 | 16.7%Harris627 | 82.7%Trump3,115 | 0.4%Oliver16 | 3,765 | ||
| R | 18.8%Biden764 | 79.8%Trump3,241 | 0.7%Jorgensen29 | 4,060 | ||
| R | 22.7%Clinton783 | 73.9%Trump2,547 | 2.4%Johnson82 | 3,445 | ||
| R | 25.9%Obama841 | 72.9%Romney2,366 | 0.8%Gray26 | 3,245 | ||
| R | 25.0%Obama899 | 74.0%McCain2,667 | 1.0%Barr36 | 3,602 | ||
| R | 23.9%Kerry901 | 75.8%Bush2,856 | 0.3%Badnarik11 | 3,768 | ||
| R | 32.4%Gore1,256 | 65.4%Bush2,534 | 1.5%Nader58 | 3,874 | ||
| D | 44.1%Clinton1,644 | 43.4%Dole1,620 | 12.0%Perot446 | 3,732 | ||
| R | 38.3%Clinton1,695 | 40.0%Bush1,769 | 21.4%Perot948 | 4,422 | ||
| R | 40.5%Dukakis1,858 | 59.0%Bush2,709 | 0.5%Paul23 | 4,590 | ||
| R | 25.3%Mondale1,188 | 74.0%Reagan3,474 | 0.7%Larouche31 | 4,693 | ||
| R | 32.0%Carter1,405 | 66.2%Reagan2,912 | 1.8%Anderson79 | 4,396 | ||
| R | 48.5%Carter2,046 | 50.3%Ford2,123 | 1.2%McCarthy49 | 4,218 | ||
| R | 27.7%McGovern1,049 | 70.9%Nixon2,687 | 1.5%Schmitz56 | 3,792 | ||
| R | 31.2%Humphrey1,331 | 36.4%Nixon1,552 | 32.4%Wallace1,382 | 4,265 | ||
| D | 56.2%Johnson2,221 | 43.8%Goldwater1,730 | 0.1%Hass3 | 3,954 | ||
| D | 52.4%Kennedy2,018 | 45.8%Nixon1,763 | 1.8%Byrd71 | 3,852 | ||
| R | 47.7%Stevenson1,638 | 51.6%Eisenhower1,772 | 0.6%Andrews22 | 3,432 | ||
| R | 48.0%Stevenson1,840 | 52.0%Eisenhower1,994 | 0.1%Hallinan2 | 3,836 | ||
| D | 79.7%Truman2,119 | 15.6%Dewey414 | 4.7%Thurmond125 | 2,658 | ||
| D | 79.6%Roosevelt1,448 | 14.7%Dewey268 | 5.7%Thomas103 | 1,819 | ||
| D | 86.7%Roosevelt1,931 | 12.6%Willkie281 | 0.7%Thomas15 | 2,227 | ||
| D | 91.8%Roosevelt1,113 | 8.1%Landon98 | 0.2%Lemke2 | 1,213 | ||
| D | 89.8%Roosevelt678 | 9.3%Hoover70 | 0.9%Thomas7 | 755 | ||
| D | 54.2%Smith256 | 45.8%Hoover216 | 0.0% | 472 | ||
| D | 75.2%Davis206 | 15.3%Coolidge42 | 9.5%La Follette26 | 274 | ||
| D | 68.3%Cox181 | 29.8%Harding79 | 1.9%Debs5 | 265 | ||
| D | 84.4%Wilson178 | 10.9%Hughes23 | 4.7%Benson10 | 211 | ||
| D | 77.0%Wilson147 | 3.1%Taft6 | 19.9%Roosevelt38 | 191 | ||
| D | 87.3%Bryan234 | 11.2%Taft30 | 1.5% | 268 | ||
| D | 77.4%Parker144 | 11.3%Roosevelt21 | 11.3% | 186 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +66.1% |
| 1908 | +76.1% |
| 1912 | +73.8% |
| 1916 | +73.5% |
| 1920 | +38.5% |
| 1924 | +59.9% |
| 1928 | +8.5% |
| 1932 | +80.5% |
| 1936 | +83.7% |
| 1940 | +74.1% |
| 1944 | +64.9% |
| 1948 | +64.1% |
| 1952 | −4.0% |
| 1956 | −3.9% |
| 1960 | +6.6% |
| 1964 | +12.4% |
| 1968 | −5.2% |
| 1972 | −43.2% |
| 1976 | −1.8% |
| 1980 | −34.3% |
| 1984 | −48.7% |
| 1988 | −18.5% |
| 1992 | −1.7% |
| 1996 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | −33.0% |
| 2004 | −51.9% |
| 2008 | −49.1% |
| 2012 | −47.0% |
| 2016 | −51.2% |
| 2020 | −61.0% |
| 2024 | −66.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6,476 |
| 2018 | 6,520 |
| 2020 | 6,880 |
| 2022 | 6,914 |
| 2024 | 7,047 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Ward County, anchored by the Permian Basin oil town of Monahans, returned a 66-point Republican margin in 2024 — a result consistent with the energy-dependent, rural West Texas counties that have voted reliably right for decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 83.7 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 66.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 66.1 points.
A population of 11,144, a 36% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,952 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Graham County and Schleicher County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ward County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ward County, Texas voted Republican by 66.1 points (R+66.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,765 votes cast, 627 went Democratic and 3,115 went Republican.
When did Ward County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Ward County, Texas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Ward County, Texas?
Ward County, Texas has a population of 11,144 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ward County, Texas?
Median household income in Ward County, Texas is $65,952 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Ward County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Ward County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.