Willacy County, Texas
AkashicWillacy County, TXTrumpR+3.3
2024 precinct map of Willacy CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Willacy 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 | 51.3% | 2,856 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 48.0% | 2,673 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 18 |
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17 precincts · 5,563 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1912–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.0%Harris2,673 | 51.3%Trump2,856 | 0.3%Oliver18 | 5,563 | ||
| D | 55.6%Biden3,108 | 43.7%Trump2,441 | 0.7%Jorgensen41 | 5,590 | ||
| D | 67.2%Clinton3,422 | 30.4%Trump1,547 | 1.8%Johnson94 | 5,095 | ||
| D | 71.1%Obama3,600 | 28.0%Romney1,416 | 0.7%Gray37 | 5,064 | ||
| D | 69.5%Obama3,409 | 29.7%McCain1,456 | 0.8%Barr38 | 4,903 | ||
| D | 55.1%Kerry2,734 | 44.5%Bush2,209 | 0.4%Badnarik19 | 4,962 | ||
| D | 63.6%Gore3,218 | 35.3%Bush1,789 | 0.5%Nader24 | 5,062 | ||
| D | 70.0%Clinton3,789 | 24.6%Dole1,332 | 4.5%Perot241 | 5,411 | ||
| D | 61.0%Clinton3,359 | 27.0%Bush1,490 | 11.8%Perot652 | 5,510 | ||
| D | 64.1%Dukakis3,165 | 35.4%Bush1,750 | 0.5%Paul25 | 4,940 | ||
| D | 56.3%Mondale3,037 | 43.4%Reagan2,340 | 0.3%Larouche14 | 5,391 | ||
| D | 59.7%Carter3,047 | 39.1%Reagan1,995 | 1.3%Anderson66 | 5,108 | ||
| D | 65.5%Carter2,984 | 33.8%Ford1,542 | 0.7%McCarthy31 | 4,557 | ||
| R | 37.1%McGovern1,384 | 62.1%Nixon2,317 | 0.8%Schmitz29 | 3,730 | ||
| D | 53.1%Humphrey1,930 | 34.2%Nixon1,243 | 12.8%Wallace465 | 3,638 | ||
| D | 63.5%Johnson2,152 | 36.3%Goldwater1,230 | 0.2%Hass6 | 3,388 | ||
| D | 60.5%Kennedy2,109 | 39.2%Nixon1,367 | 0.3%Byrd11 | 3,487 | ||
| R | 42.8%Stevenson1,261 | 56.2%Eisenhower1,656 | 1.1%Andrews31 | 2,948 | ||
| R | 37.0%Stevenson1,324 | 62.8%Eisenhower2,244 | 0.2%Hallinan6 | 3,574 | ||
| D | 59.2%Truman1,139 | 35.1%Dewey676 | 5.7%Thurmond109 | 1,924 | ||
| D | 48.7%Roosevelt846 | 43.4%Dewey754 | 7.9%Thomas137 | 1,737 | ||
| D | 61.1%Roosevelt1,173 | 38.5%Willkie740 | 0.4%Thomas7 | 1,920 | ||
| D | 71.6%Roosevelt1,002 | 26.9%Landon376 | 1.5%Lemke21 | 1,399 | ||
| D | 80.0%Roosevelt1,042 | 19.9%Hoover259 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,302 | ||
| D | 50.4%Smith396 | 49.6%Hoover389 | 0.0% | 785 | ||
| D | 70.7%Davis307 | 25.3%Coolidge110 | 3.9%La Follette17 | 434 | ||
| D | 85.5%Cox53 | 14.5%Harding9 | 0.0% | 62 | ||
| D | 91.7%Wilson110 | 8.3%Hughes10 | 0.0% | 120 | ||
| D | 95.3%Wilson102 | 4.7%Taft5 | 0.0% | 107 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1912–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1912 | +90.7% |
| 1916 | +83.3% |
| 1920 | +71.0% |
| 1924 | +45.4% |
| 1928 | +0.9% |
| 1932 | +60.1% |
| 1936 | +44.7% |
| 1940 | +22.6% |
| 1944 | +5.3% |
| 1948 | +24.1% |
| 1952 | −25.7% |
| 1956 | −13.4% |
| 1960 | +21.3% |
| 1964 | +27.2% |
| 1968 | +18.9% |
| 1972 | −25.0% |
| 1976 | +31.6% |
| 1980 | +20.6% |
| 1984 | +12.9% |
| 1988 | +28.6% |
| 1992 | +33.9% |
| 1996 | +45.4% |
| 2000 | +28.2% |
| 2004 | +10.6% |
| 2008 | +39.8% |
| 2012 | +43.1% |
| 2016 | +36.8% |
| 2020 | +11.9% |
| 2024 | −3.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,226 |
| 2018 | 12,151 |
| 2020 | 12,804 |
| 2022 | 11,728 |
| 2024 | 11,703 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Willacy County, anchored by Raymondville and sitting along the Gulf coastal plain, backed Democratic presidential candidates by double digits as recently as 2016 before narrowing to R+3.3 in 2024—one of the starkest swings among majority-Hispanic counties in the Rio Grande Valley.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 90.7 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 25.7 points in 1952. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 15.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 3.3 points.
A population of 20,139, a 10% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,180 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hidalgo County and Maverick County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Willacy County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Willacy County, Texas voted Republican by 3.3 points (R+3.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,563 votes cast, 2,673 went Democratic and 2,856 went Republican.
When did Willacy County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Willacy County, Texas voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Willacy County, Texas?
Willacy County, Texas has a population of 20,139 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Willacy County, Texas?
Median household income in Willacy County, Texas is $54,180 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Willacy County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Willacy County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.