Bell County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+16.2
2024 Margin
R+7.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
371K
Population
Bell County, Texas voted R+16.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 75,161 votes (57.37%). This represented a R+7.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.3
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+16.2
2020→2024 SwingR+7.7%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population370,647
Median Age
31.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
36.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$62,858(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
43.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
25.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
23.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
56.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
19.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.2%(53,973) | 57.4%(75,161) | R+16.2 | -7.7 |
| 2020 | 44.6%(57,014) | 53.2%(67,893) | R+8.5 | +6.3 |
| 2016 | 39.5%(37,801) | 54.3%(51,998) | R+14.8 | +1.4 |
| 2012 | 41.1%(35,512) | 57.4%(49,574) | R+16.3 | -6.5 |
| 2008 | 44.7%(40,413) | 54.5%(49,242) | R+9.8 | +21.6 |
| 2004 | 34.1%(27,165) | 65.4%(52,135) | R+31.3 | +0.6 |
| 2000 | 33.2%(21,011) | 65.1%(41,208) | R+31.9 | -18.4 |
| 1996 | 39.7%(22,638) | 53.2%(30,348) | R+13.5 | -2.2 |
| 1992 | 33.9%(18,684) | 45.3%(24,936) | R+11.3 | +13.1 |
| 1988 | 37.3%(17,751) | 61.8%(29,382) | R+24.5 | +15.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.9%(55,441) | 54.5%(70,468) | R+11.6 | -0.2 |
| 2020 | 42.9%(54,413) | 54.4%(68,934) | R+11.4 | -1.0 |
| 2018 | 44.4%(38,417) | 54.8%(47,437) | R+10.4 | +25.6 |
| 2014 | 30.1%(13,124) | 66.2%(28,838) | R+36.0 | -17.8 |
| 2012 | 39.4%(33,427) | 57.7%(48,913) | R+18.3 | -2.2 |
| 2008 | 40.7%(35,936) | 56.7%(50,118) | R+16.1 | +18.2 |
| 2006 | 31.9%(13,713) | 66.1%(28,434) | R+34.2 | -14.1 |
| 2002 | 39.3%(17,013) | 59.4%(25,728) | R+20.1 | +20.6 |
| 2000 | 28.9%(17,644) | 69.6%(42,472) | R+40.7 | -18.1 |
| 1996 | 38.1%(21,191) | 60.6%(33,728) | R+22.6 | +7.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.5%(34,785) | 59.0%(51,888) | R+19.4 | +0.6 |
| 2018 | 39.1%(33,803) | 59.2%(51,157) | R+20.1 | +12.6 |
| 2014 | 32.8%(14,412) | 65.4%(28,778) | R+32.7 | -12.9 |
| 2010 | 36.9%(17,159) | 56.6%(26,318) | R+19.7 | -3.0 |
| 2006 | 24.0%(10,404) | 40.7%(17,633) | R+16.7 | +11.2 |
| 2002 | 35.1%(15,307) | 63.0%(27,451) | R+27.9 | +18.6 |
| 1998 | 26.5%(8,815) | 73.0%(24,244) | R+46.4 | -38.2 |
| 1994 | 45.7%(17,058) | 53.9%(20,144) | R+8.3 | -7.4 |
| 1990 | 48.3%(15,621) | 49.1%(15,903) | R+0.9 | +15.7 |
| 1986 | 41.1%(11,692) | 57.6%(16,400) | R+16.5 | -19.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(43.1%) | Bernie Sanders(26.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(69.9%) | Bernie Sanders(29.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(45.4%) | Donald Trump(26.4%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(92.3%) | Other(7.7%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(58.5%) | Hillary Clinton(40.6%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee