Burnet County, Texas: Rural GOP Stronghold
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+55.7
2024 Margin
R+2.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
🌾 Rural GOP
Classification
49K
Population
Burnet County, Texas voted R+55.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,795 votes (77.42%). This represented a R+2.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
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Rural GOP StrongholdView all
Small, deeply conservative counties that have been consistently 75%+ Republican. Stable heartland communities concentrated in TX, OK, KS, NE and the Great Plains.
Volatility
9.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.7/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+55.7
2020→2024 SwingR+2.6%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population49,130
Median Age
44.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
38.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$71,482(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
71.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
23.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
77.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.7%(6,114) | 77.4%(21,795) | R+55.7 | -2.6 |
| 2020 | 22.8%(5,639) | 75.9%(18,767) | R+53.1 | +3.3 |
| 2016 | 19.8%(3,797) | 76.2%(14,638) | R+56.5 | -1.9 |
| 2012 | 21.9%(3,674) | 76.5%(12,843) | R+54.6 | -10.5 |
| 2008 | 27.3%(4,608) | 71.4%(12,059) | R+44.1 | +2.3 |
| 2004 | 26.3%(4,147) | 72.8%(11,456) | R+46.4 | -3.1 |
| 2000 | 26.9%(3,557) | 70.2%(9,286) | R+43.3 | -28.6 |
| 1996 | 37.3%(4,123) | 52.0%(5,744) | R+14.7 | -8.8 |
| 1992 | 33.7%(3,638) | 39.5%(4,272) | R+5.9 | +2.3 |
| 1988 | 45.7%(4,343) | 53.9%(5,120) | R+8.2 | +24.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.8%(6,401) | 75.0%(21,056) | R+52.2 | +2.3 |
| 2020 | 21.7%(5,323) | 76.2%(18,687) | R+54.5 | -3.5 |
| 2018 | 24.0%(4,444) | 75.0%(13,859) | R+50.9 | +11.2 |
| 2014 | 16.9%(1,980) | 79.0%(9,263) | R+62.1 | -12.6 |
| 2012 | 23.4%(3,888) | 72.8%(12,110) | R+49.5 | -3.7 |
| 2008 | 25.6%(4,288) | 71.3%(11,964) | R+45.8 | -0.4 |
| 2006 | 25.7%(2,819) | 71.0%(7,795) | R+45.3 | -11.6 |
| 2002 | 32.2%(3,525) | 65.9%(7,221) | R+33.7 | +18.5 |
| 2000 | 22.2%(2,911) | 74.5%(9,757) | R+52.2 | -32.6 |
| 1996 | 39.5%(4,345) | 59.1%(6,509) | R+19.7 | +10.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.5%(4,337) | 78.2%(16,505) | R+57.6 | +0.5 |
| 2018 | 20.0%(3,712) | 78.2%(14,497) | R+58.1 | -4.1 |
| 2014 | 21.6%(2,571) | 75.7%(8,995) | R+54.1 | -12.6 |
| 2010 | 27.3%(3,292) | 68.8%(8,302) | R+41.5 | -15.5 |
| 2006 | 20.7%(2,330) | 46.7%(5,246) | R+26.0 | +19.4 |
| 2002 | 25.7%(2,834) | 71.1%(7,834) | R+45.4 | +3.4 |
| 1998 | 25.3%(2,277) | 74.0%(6,656) | R+48.7 | -33.6 |
| 1994 | 42.0%(3,608) | 57.2%(4,906) | R+15.1 | -8.4 |
| 1990 | 45.4%(3,561) | 52.1%(4,088) | R+6.7 | +10.0 |
| 1986 | 41.1%(2,961) | 57.8%(4,162) | R+16.7 | -30.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(39.5%) | Bernie Sanders(22.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(59.4%) | Bernie Sanders(39.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(40.5%) | Donald Trump(31.6%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(91.7%) | Other(8.3%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.8%) | Barack Obama(41.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee