Castro County, Texas: Deep Red Country
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+58.1
2024 Margin
R+3.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
7K
Population
Castro County, Texas voted R+58.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,594 votes (78.79%). This represented a R+3.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+58.1
2020→2024 SwingR+3.6%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population7,371
Median Age
34.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$59,886(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
30.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
65.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.5%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
69.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
46.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
39.0%(+20.3 vs US)
Evangelical
30.8%(+14.3 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
5.5%
Age Distribution
Median:34.8 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
28.9%↑
18-29
10.1%↓
30-44
19.4%
45-64
24.8%
65+
16.8%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
20.7%Retail TradeAbove avg
14.3%Professional Services
10.1%ManufacturingBelow avg
6.4%EducationBelow avg
4.6%ConstructionBelow avg
4.0%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.7%(418) | 78.8%(1,594) | R+58.1 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 22.4%(466) | 76.9%(1,602) | R+54.5 | R+10.1 |
| 2016 | 26.3%(526) | 70.8%(1,414) | R+44.5 | R+4.8 |
| 2012 | 29.7%(630) | 69.4%(1,470) | R+39.6 | R+2.8 |
| 2008 | 31.4%(719) | 68.2%(1,562) | R+36.8 | D+11.1 |
| 2004 | 26.0%(631) | 73.8%(1,794) | R+47.9 | R+10.5 |
| 2000 | 30.9%(727) | 68.3%(1,607) | R+37.4 | R+32.4 |
| 1996 | 44.3%(1,107) | 49.2%(1,231) | R+5.0 | D+1.7 |
| 1992 | 38.3%(1,113) | 44.9%(1,307) | R+6.7 | R+1.2 |
| 1988 | 47.1%(1,436) | 52.6%(1,604) | R+5.5 | D+27.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.1%(408) | 79.0%(1,530) | R+57.9 | R+1.0 |
| 2020 | 21.6%(432) | 78.4%(1,572) | R+56.9 | R+5.7 |
| 2018 | 24.4%(394) | 75.6%(1,219) | R+51.1 | D+12.6 |
| 2014 | 18.1%(200) | 81.9%(903) | R+63.7 | R+23.1 |
| 2012 | 29.7%(582) | 70.3%(1,379) | R+40.6 | R+1.7 |
| 2008 | 30.5%(671) | 69.5%(1,526) | R+38.9 | R+1.3 |
| 2006 | 31.2%(533) | 68.8%(1,175) | R+37.6 | R+13.5 |
| 2002 | 37.9%(726) | 62.1%(1,188) | R+24.1 | D+18.5 |
| 2000 | 28.7%(639) | 71.3%(1,590) | R+42.7 | R+25.4 |
| 1996 | 41.4%(1,010) | 58.6%(1,430) | R+17.2 | D+12.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.3%(239) | 83.7%(1,226) | R+67.4 | R+13.8 |
| 2018 | 23.2%(371) | 76.8%(1,226) | R+53.5 | D+8.2 |
| 2014 | 19.1%(217) | 80.9%(917) | R+61.7 | R+38.1 |
| 2010 | 38.2%(515) | 61.8%(834) | R+23.6 | R+2.5 |
| 2006 | 39.5%(471) | 60.5%(723) | R+21.1 | D+6.2 |
| 2002 | 36.3%(729) | 63.7%(1,277) | R+27.3 | D+16.5 |
| 1998 | 28.1%(562) | 71.9%(1,440) | R+43.9 | R+40.5 |
| 1994 | 48.3%(1,290) | 51.7%(1,379) | R+3.3 | R+1.5 |
| 1990 | 49.1%(1,008) | 50.9%(1,046) | R+1.9 | D+1.0 |
| 1986 | 48.6%(1,046) | 51.4%(1,108) | R+2.9 | R+23.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Michael Bloomberg(35.5%) | Joe Biden(30.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(73.8%) | Bernie Sanders(23.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(48.9%) | Donald Trump(26.6%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(79.8%) | Other(20.2%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(61.8%) | Barack Obama(32.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee