Zavala County, Texas
AkashicZavala County, TXHarrisD+14.4
2024 precinct map of Zavala CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Zavala 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 56.8% | 1,984 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 42.4% | 1,482 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 20 |
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6 precincts · 3,492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.8%Harris1,984 | 42.4%Trump1,482 | 0.6%Oliver20 | 3,492 | ||
| D | 65.4%Biden2,864 | 34.0%Trump1,490 | 0.3%Jorgensen13 | 4,382 | ||
| D | 77.6%Clinton2,636 | 20.4%Trump694 | 1.4%Johnson49 | 3,396 | ||
| D | 83.3%Obama3,042 | 15.7%Romney574 | 0.8%Gray29 | 3,653 | ||
| D | 84.2%Obama3,263 | 15.4%McCain596 | 0.4%Barr17 | 3,876 | ||
| D | 74.8%Kerry2,332 | 24.9%Bush777 | 0.3%Badnarik9 | 3,118 | ||
| D | 77.1%Gore2,616 | 22.1%Bush751 | 0.4%Nader14 | 3,391 | ||
| D | 82.3%Clinton2,629 | 14.5%Dole463 | 2.8%Perot91 | 3,193 | ||
| D | 79.1%Clinton3,058 | 14.8%Bush571 | 6.1%Perot237 | 3,868 | ||
| D | 84.0%Dukakis3,338 | 15.8%Bush628 | 0.2%Paul7 | 3,973 | ||
| D | 75.9%Mondale2,937 | 23.9%Reagan924 | 0.2%Larouche7 | 3,868 | ||
| D | 74.1%Carter2,621 | 23.5%Reagan831 | 2.4%Anderson86 | 3,538 | ||
| D | 70.7%Carter1,822 | 28.5%Ford735 | 0.8%McCarthy21 | 2,578 | ||
| R | 46.1%McGovern1,122 | 53.0%Nixon1,288 | 0.9%Schmitz22 | 2,432 | ||
| D | 59.0%Humphrey1,307 | 31.3%Nixon693 | 9.7%Wallace215 | 2,215 | ||
| D | 74.8%Johnson1,784 | 25.1%Goldwater598 | 0.1%Hass3 | 2,385 | ||
| R | 47.9%Kennedy706 | 51.6%Nixon761 | 0.5%Byrd8 | 1,475 | ||
| R | 37.0%Stevenson528 | 62.8%Eisenhower896 | 0.2%Andrews3 | 1,427 | ||
| R | 39.3%Stevenson677 | 60.5%Eisenhower1,043 | 0.2%Hallinan3 | 1,723 | ||
| D | 62.7%Truman618 | 31.0%Dewey306 | 6.3%Thurmond62 | 986 | ||
| D | 61.6%Roosevelt696 | 30.3%Dewey342 | 8.1%Thomas91 | 1,129 | ||
| D | 74.0%Roosevelt739 | 26.0%Willkie259 | 0.0% | 998 | ||
| D | 78.6%Roosevelt788 | 20.9%Landon209 | 0.5%Lemke5 | 1,002 | ||
| D | 82.2%Roosevelt783 | 17.4%Hoover166 | 0.4%Thomas4 | 953 | ||
| R | 28.6%Smith229 | 71.4%Hoover571 | 0.0% | 800 | ||
| D | 72.0%Davis326 | 21.0%Coolidge95 | 7.1%La Follette32 | 453 | ||
| D | 66.8%Cox264 | 25.6%Harding101 | 7.6%Debs30 | 395 | ||
| D | 78.7%Wilson229 | 14.8%Hughes43 | 6.5%Benson19 | 291 | ||
| D | 58.6%Wilson242 | 10.7%Taft44 | 30.8%Roosevelt127 | 413 | ||
| D | 75.0%Bryan123 | 17.7%Taft29 | 7.3% | 164 | ||
| D | 91.3%Parker146 | 6.9%Roosevelt11 | 1.9% | 160 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +84.4% |
| 1908 | +57.3% |
| 1912 | +47.9% |
| 1916 | +63.9% |
| 1920 | +41.3% |
| 1924 | +51.0% |
| 1928 | −42.8% |
| 1932 | +64.7% |
| 1936 | +57.8% |
| 1940 | +48.1% |
| 1944 | +31.4% |
| 1948 | +31.6% |
| 1952 | −21.2% |
| 1956 | −25.8% |
| 1960 | −3.7% |
| 1964 | +49.7% |
| 1968 | +27.7% |
| 1972 | −6.8% |
| 1976 | +42.2% |
| 1980 | +50.6% |
| 1984 | +52.0% |
| 1988 | +68.2% |
| 1992 | +64.3% |
| 1996 | +67.8% |
| 2000 | +55.0% |
| 2004 | +49.9% |
| 2008 | +68.8% |
| 2012 | +67.6% |
| 2016 | +57.2% |
| 2020 | +31.4% |
| 2024 | +14.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,619 |
| 2020 | 8,066 |
| 2022 | 7,817 |
| 2024 | 7,810 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Zavala County, anchored by Crystal City, runs heavily Democratic in statewide contests, though its D+14.4 margin in 2024 reflects a notable rightward shift from the double-digit Democratic leads that once exceeded 40 points in this predominantly Hispanic, rural border region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 84.4 points in 1904 and a Republican high of 42.8 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 17.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.4 points.
A population of 9,412, a 6% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $36,749 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Dimmit County and Charles City County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Zavala County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Zavala County, Texas voted Democratic by 14.4 points (D+14.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 3,492 votes cast, 1,984 went Democratic and 1,482 went Republican.
When did Zavala County, Texas last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Zavala County, Texas voted Republican was 1972.
How many people live in Zavala County, Texas?
Zavala County, Texas has a population of 9,412 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Zavala County, Texas?
Median household income in Zavala County, Texas is $36,749 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Zavala County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Zavala County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 26 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.