Wharton County, Texas
AkashicWharton County, TXTrumpR+51.8
2024 precinct map of Wharton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wharton 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 | 75.6% | 12,439 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 23.8% | 3,910 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 63 |
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12 precincts · 16,453 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 | 23.8%Harris3,910 | 75.6%Trump12,439 | 0.4%Oliver63 | 16,453 | ||
| R | 28.0%Biden4,694 | 71.1%Trump11,926 | 0.6%Jorgensen105 | 16,776 | ||
| R | 28.8%Clinton4,238 | 68.9%Trump10,149 | 1.8%Johnson269 | 14,732 | ||
| R | 30.1%Obama4,235 | 69.2%Romney9,750 | 0.5%Gray68 | 14,087 | ||
| R | 34.2%Obama4,937 | 65.4%McCain9,431 | 0.3%Barr50 | 14,418 | ||
| R | 33.5%Kerry4,702 | 66.2%Bush9,288 | 0.3%Badnarik49 | 14,039 | ||
| R | 36.0%Gore4,838 | 63.0%Bush8,455 | 0.8%Nader103 | 13,426 | ||
| R | 42.3%Clinton5,176 | 50.4%Dole6,163 | 7.1%Perot871 | 12,234 | ||
| R | 36.3%Clinton4,643 | 43.0%Bush5,503 | 20.5%Perot2,624 | 12,797 | ||
| R | 45.7%Dukakis5,935 | 53.7%Bush6,978 | 0.6%Paul78 | 12,991 | ||
| R | 37.3%Mondale5,072 | 62.5%Reagan8,495 | 0.1%Larouche17 | 13,584 | ||
| R | 43.0%Carter5,138 | 55.2%Reagan6,598 | 1.9%Anderson222 | 11,958 | ||
| D | 55.6%Carter5,914 | 44.0%Ford4,682 | 0.5%McCarthy48 | 10,644 | ||
| R | 35.7%McGovern3,481 | 64.3%Nixon6,271 | 0.1%Schmitz5 | 9,757 | ||
| D | 43.2%Humphrey4,304 | 37.9%Nixon3,773 | 18.9%Wallace1,882 | 9,959 | ||
| D | 69.1%Johnson6,234 | 30.8%Goldwater2,775 | 0.1%Hass11 | 9,020 | ||
| D | 59.2%Kennedy5,004 | 40.0%Nixon3,387 | 0.8%Byrd67 | 8,458 | ||
| R | 41.9%Stevenson3,439 | 57.5%Eisenhower4,714 | 0.6%Andrews50 | 8,203 | ||
| R | 43.4%Stevenson4,022 | 56.5%Eisenhower5,232 | 0.1%Hallinan5 | 9,259 | ||
| D | 60.0%Truman2,811 | 28.9%Dewey1,354 | 11.1%Thurmond520 | 4,685 | ||
| D | 74.5%Roosevelt3,754 | 10.5%Dewey529 | 15.1%Thomas759 | 5,042 | ||
| D | 83.9%Roosevelt3,976 | 16.0%Willkie760 | 0.1%Thomas4 | 4,740 | ||
| D | 90.4%Roosevelt3,034 | 9.2%Landon307 | 0.4%Lemke14 | 3,355 | ||
| D | 88.5%Roosevelt3,357 | 10.7%Hoover405 | 0.8%Thomas30 | 3,792 | ||
| D | 57.3%Smith1,545 | 42.7%Hoover1,151 | 0.0% | 2,696 | ||
| D | 67.6%Davis2,020 | 28.7%Coolidge858 | 3.7%La Follette111 | 2,989 | ||
| R | 35.4%Cox836 | 36.1%Harding852 | 28.6%Debs675 | 2,363 | ||
| D | 67.7%Wilson948 | 25.1%Hughes351 | 7.3%Benson102 | 1,401 | ||
| D | 64.0%Wilson793 | 8.8%Taft109 | 27.3%Roosevelt338 | 1,240 | ||
| D | 59.2%Bryan745 | 34.4%Taft433 | 6.4% | 1,258 | ||
| D | 53.5%Parker606 | 40.9%Roosevelt463 | 5.6% | 1,133 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +12.6% |
| 1908 | +24.8% |
| 1912 | +55.2% |
| 1916 | +42.6% |
| 1920 | −0.7% |
| 1924 | +38.9% |
| 1928 | +14.6% |
| 1932 | +77.8% |
| 1936 | +81.3% |
| 1940 | +67.8% |
| 1944 | +64.0% |
| 1948 | +31.1% |
| 1952 | −13.1% |
| 1956 | −15.5% |
| 1960 | +19.1% |
| 1964 | +38.3% |
| 1968 | +5.3% |
| 1972 | −28.6% |
| 1976 | +11.6% |
| 1980 | −12.2% |
| 1984 | −25.2% |
| 1988 | −8.0% |
| 1992 | −6.7% |
| 1996 | −8.1% |
| 2000 | −26.9% |
| 2004 | −32.7% |
| 2008 | −31.2% |
| 2012 | −39.1% |
| 2016 | −40.1% |
| 2020 | −43.1% |
| 2024 | −51.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 25,176 |
| 2018 | 25,095 |
| 2020 | 25,697 |
| 2022 | 25,890 |
| 2024 | 26,422 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Wharton County's flat coastal-plain landscape anchors a cattle and rice economy that has trended heavily toward Republican presidential candidates for decades, with the 2024 margin of R+51.8 reflecting consistent double-digit registration advantages.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 81.3 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 51.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 51.8 points.
A population of 41,794, a 43% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,924 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cherokee County and Jackson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wharton County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wharton County, Texas voted Republican by 51.8 points (R+51.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 16,453 votes cast, 3,910 went Democratic and 12,439 went Republican.
When did Wharton County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wharton County, Texas voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Wharton County, Texas?
Wharton County, Texas has a population of 41,794 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wharton County, Texas?
Median household income in Wharton County, Texas is $66,924 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Wharton County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wharton County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.