Yoakum County, Texas
AkashicYoakum County, TXTrumpR+70.9
2024 precinct map of Yoakum CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Yoakum 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% | 2,039 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.3% | 342 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 7 |
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6 precincts · 2,393 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 | 14.3%Harris342 | 85.2%Trump2,039 | 0.3%Oliver7 | 2,393 | ||
| R | 15.9%Biden420 | 82.5%Trump2,174 | 1.2%Jorgensen31 | 2,636 | ||
| R | 18.5%Clinton426 | 78.0%Trump1,797 | 3.2%Johnson73 | 2,303 | ||
| R | 19.2%Obama409 | 79.8%Romney1,698 | 0.8%Gray18 | 2,128 | ||
| R | 18.3%Obama450 | 80.9%McCain1,989 | 0.8%Barr19 | 2,458 | ||
| R | 14.4%Kerry376 | 85.3%Bush2,228 | 0.3%Badnarik9 | 2,613 | ||
| R | 21.5%Gore531 | 77.5%Bush1,911 | 0.4%Nader10 | 2,465 | ||
| R | 30.1%Clinton738 | 60.5%Dole1,485 | 8.9%Perot218 | 2,454 | ||
| R | 23.1%Clinton595 | 57.7%Bush1,486 | 18.8%Perot484 | 2,575 | ||
| R | 29.0%Dukakis727 | 70.3%Bush1,762 | 0.7%Paul18 | 2,507 | ||
| R | 17.1%Mondale456 | 82.6%Reagan2,204 | 0.3%Larouche8 | 2,668 | ||
| R | 26.5%Carter715 | 71.9%Reagan1,937 | 1.6%Anderson42 | 2,694 | ||
| R | 44.1%Carter1,181 | 55.1%Ford1,477 | 0.8%McCarthy22 | 2,680 | ||
| R | 18.7%McGovern457 | 79.9%Nixon1,952 | 1.4%Schmitz34 | 2,443 | ||
| R | 25.0%Humphrey615 | 45.6%Nixon1,123 | 29.4%Wallace724 | 2,462 | ||
| D | 62.1%Johnson1,415 | 37.7%Goldwater859 | 0.3%Hass6 | 2,280 | ||
| R | 44.9%Kennedy994 | 54.5%Nixon1,207 | 0.6%Byrd14 | 2,215 | ||
| D | 51.6%Stevenson989 | 48.2%Eisenhower923 | 0.2%Andrews3 | 1,915 | ||
| D | 50.4%Stevenson873 | 49.5%Eisenhower858 | 0.1%Hallinan2 | 1,733 | ||
| D | 84.4%Truman861 | 11.7%Dewey119 | 3.9%Thurmond40 | 1,020 | ||
| D | 77.0%Roosevelt646 | 12.6%Dewey106 | 10.4%Thomas87 | 839 | ||
| D | 86.8%Roosevelt885 | 13.2%Willkie134 | 0.0% | 1,019 | ||
| D | 92.7%Roosevelt227 | 5.3%Landon13 | 2.0%Lemke5 | 245 | ||
| D | 95.3%Roosevelt245 | 4.3%Hoover11 | 0.4%Thomas1 | 257 | ||
| R | 43.4%Smith66 | 56.6%Hoover86 | 0.0% | 152 | ||
| D | 84.8%Davis95 | 8.0%Coolidge9 | 7.1%La Follette8 | 112 | ||
| D | 97.5%Cox79 | 0.0%Harding0 | 2.5%Debs2 | 81 | ||
| D | 97.7%Wilson85 | 1.1%Hughes1 | 1.1%Benson1 | 87 | ||
| D | 81.6%Wilson40 | 0.0%Taft0 | 18.4%Roosevelt9 | 49 | ||
| D | 90.0%Bryan36 | 10.0%Taft4 | 0.0% | 40 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +80.0% |
| 1912 | +81.6% |
| 1916 | +96.6% |
| 1920 | +97.5% |
| 1924 | +76.8% |
| 1928 | −13.2% |
| 1932 | +91.1% |
| 1936 | +87.3% |
| 1940 | +73.7% |
| 1944 | +64.4% |
| 1948 | +72.7% |
| 1952 | +0.9% |
| 1956 | +3.4% |
| 1960 | −9.6% |
| 1964 | +24.4% |
| 1968 | −20.6% |
| 1972 | −61.2% |
| 1976 | −11.0% |
| 1980 | −45.4% |
| 1984 | −65.5% |
| 1988 | −41.3% |
| 1992 | −34.6% |
| 1996 | −30.4% |
| 2000 | −56.0% |
| 2004 | −70.9% |
| 2008 | −62.6% |
| 2012 | −60.6% |
| 2016 | −59.5% |
| 2020 | −66.5% |
| 2024 | −70.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,162 |
| 2018 | 4,205 |
| 2020 | 4,407 |
| 2022 | 4,264 |
| 2024 | 4,289 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Yoakum County, anchored by the oil-patch town of Plains, recorded a 70-point Republican presidential margin in 2024 — a figure consistent with its sparse, extraction-economy landscape and overwhelmingly rural demographics on the New Mexico border.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 97.5 points in 1920 and a Republican high of 70.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 70.9 points.
A population of 7,571, a 31% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,925 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Andrews County and Kingfisher County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Yoakum County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Yoakum County, Texas voted Republican by 70.9 points (R+70.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,393 votes cast, 342 went Democratic and 2,039 went Republican.
When did Yoakum County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Yoakum County, Texas voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Yoakum County, Texas?
Yoakum County, Texas has a population of 7,571 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Yoakum County, Texas?
Median household income in Yoakum County, Texas is $84,925 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Yoakum County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Yoakum County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.