Brooks County, Texas, TX

Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024

D+9.6

2024 Margin

R+9.4%

2020→2024 Swing

D since 1912

Voting Streak

Population

Brooks County, Texas voted D+9.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 1,308 votes (54.45%). This represented a R+9.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1912.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultD+9.6

2020→2024 SwingR+9.4%

Voting StreakD since 1912

Elections on Record29

Demographics

Population7,076

Median Age

38.3(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

14.4%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$30,566(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

8.2%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

90.0%(US: 18.6%)

Homeownership

53.2%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

30.6%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

4.7%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

77.3%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

CatholicSwing vote

60.9%(+42.2 vs US)

EvangelicalStrongly R

9.4%(-7.1 vs US)

Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing

1.3%(-3.9 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:38.3 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18Future voters

18.5%↓

18-29Lean D, low turnout

7.6%↓

30-44Swing voters

25.8%↑

45-64Lean R, high turnout

29.9%↑

65+Lean R, highest turnout

18.2%

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

ConstructionVery high

14.9%

Professional ServicesBelow avg

9.5%

Education

9.4%

AgricultureVery high

9.1%

Retail TradeBelow avg

8.6%

HealthcareVery low

2.8%

Political relevance:

Construction: Infrastructure focusAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	54.5%(1,308)	44.8%(1,077)	D+9.6	R+9.4
2020	59.2%(1,470)	40.2%(998)	D+19.0	R+32.0
2016	74.6%(1,937)	23.6%(613)	D+51.0	R+6.4
2012	78.5%(1,886)	21.1%(507)	D+57.4	D+5.8
2008	75.7%(1,747)	24.1%(556)	D+51.6	D+15.0
2004	68.2%(1,823)	31.6%(845)	D+36.6	R+16.8
2000	76.3%(1,854)	22.9%(556)	D+53.4	R+19.2
1996	84.4%(2,945)	11.8%(413)	D+72.6	D+12.3
1992	75.9%(2,856)	15.5%(585)	D+60.3	R+4.2
1988	81.9%(2,859)	17.4%(608)	D+64.5	D+14.5

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	59.9%(1,379)	38.0%(874)	D+21.9	R+2.1
2020	60.5%(1,425)	36.5%(859)	D+24.0	R+19.3
2018	71.5%(1,376)	28.2%(543)	D+43.3	R+0.3
2014	66.6%(1,319)	23.0%(455)	D+43.6	R+5.4
2012	73.8%(1,737)	24.8%(583)	D+49.0	R+13.4
2008	80.5%(1,817)	18.1%(408)	D+62.4	D+23.5
2006	68.8%(773)	29.9%(336)	D+38.9	R+32.4
2002	84.5%(1,865)	13.2%(291)	D+71.3	D+29.9
2000	69.5%(1,637)	28.2%(663)	D+41.4	R+27.3
1996	83.9%(2,794)	15.2%(505)	D+68.7	D+11.7

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	60.0%(1,204)	39.1%(785)	D+20.9	R+8.0
2018	64.1%(1,198)	35.2%(658)	D+28.9	R+12.6
2014	68.9%(1,478)	27.4%(588)	D+41.5	R+14.7
2010	77.7%(936)	21.6%(260)	D+56.1	D+18.5
2006	57.0%(662)	19.3%(224)	D+37.7	R+32.9
2002	84.7%(2,022)	14.2%(338)	D+70.5	D+32.2
1998	69.2%(1,097)	30.8%(489)	D+38.3	R+21.0
1994	79.5%(1,785)	20.2%(453)	D+59.3	D+0.0
1990	79.0%(1,685)	19.7%(420)	D+59.3	D+2.9
1986	77.5%(3,188)	21.2%(870)	D+56.4	R+13.7

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2020	Dem	Bernie Sanders(33.7%)	Michael Bloomberg(27.3%)	✗
2016	Dem	Hillary Clinton(74.3%)	Bernie Sanders(16.8%)	✓
2016	GOP	Ted Cruz(53.5%)	Donald Trump(31.0%)	✗
2012	Dem	Barack Obama(80.8%)	Other(19.2%)	—
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(72.0%)	Barack Obama(24.0%)	✗