Lipscomb County, Texas: Rural GOP Stronghold
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+79.6
2024 Margin
R+0.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1952
Voting Streak
🌾 Rural GOP
Classification
3K
Population
Lipscomb County, Texas voted R+79.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,125 votes (89.36%). This represented a R+0.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952.
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
12.7
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.6/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+79.6
2020→2024 SwingR+0.2%
Voting StreakR since 1952
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population3,059
Median Age
35.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$71,625(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
56.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
36.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
80.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.8%(123) | 89.4%(1,125) | R+79.6 | -0.2 |
| 2020 | 9.7%(131) | 89.1%(1,205) | R+79.4 | -2.5 |
| 2016 | 10.1%(135) | 87.0%(1,159) | R+76.9 | +2.3 |
| 2012 | 10.2%(119) | 89.4%(1,044) | R+79.2 | -4.5 |
| 2008 | 12.3%(155) | 87.0%(1,093) | R+74.7 | -2.7 |
| 2004 | 13.8%(184) | 85.8%(1,147) | R+72.0 | -5.1 |
| 2000 | 15.9%(206) | 82.8%(1,072) | R+66.9 | -28.8 |
| 1996 | 26.6%(357) | 64.7%(869) | R+38.1 | -3.6 |
| 1992 | 23.3%(338) | 57.7%(839) | R+34.5 | +14.5 |
| 1988 | 25.1%(377) | 74.1%(1,111) | R+49.0 | +22.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.5%(131) | 87.8%(1,094) | R+77.3 | +3.1 |
| 2020 | 8.8%(117) | 89.2%(1,181) | R+80.4 | -3.0 |
| 2018 | 10.9%(116) | 88.3%(942) | R+77.4 | +2.2 |
| 2014 | 8.7%(73) | 88.2%(743) | R+79.6 | -4.9 |
| 2012 | 11.8%(135) | 86.6%(986) | R+74.7 | -0.7 |
| 2008 | 12.2%(150) | 86.3%(1,060) | R+74.0 | -7.9 |
| 2006 | 16.2%(119) | 82.3%(605) | R+66.1 | -17.0 |
| 2002 | 25.0%(238) | 74.2%(706) | R+49.2 | +24.2 |
| 2000 | 12.7%(158) | 86.0%(1,073) | R+73.4 | -22.0 |
| 1996 | 23.6%(308) | 75.0%(979) | R+51.4 | +10.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.1%(69) | 91.5%(894) | R+84.4 | -5.7 |
| 2018 | 10.2%(109) | 89.0%(947) | R+78.8 | -2.9 |
| 2014 | 10.9%(93) | 86.8%(740) | R+75.8 | -24.2 |
| 2010 | 22.4%(195) | 74.1%(644) | R+51.7 | -12.4 |
| 2006 | 13.6%(103) | 52.8%(401) | R+39.3 | +13.3 |
| 2002 | 22.9%(222) | 75.5%(732) | R+52.6 | +14.4 |
| 1998 | 16.3%(168) | 83.3%(856) | R+66.9 | -37.8 |
| 1994 | 35.1%(447) | 64.3%(818) | R+29.1 | -8.9 |
| 1990 | 34.9%(428) | 55.2%(676) | R+20.2 | +18.1 |
| 1986 | 30.0%(462) | 68.4%(1,053) | R+38.4 | -23.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(36.7%) | Bernie Sanders(18.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(64.7%) | Bernie Sanders(32.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(50.9%) | Donald Trump(28.4%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(80.8%) | Other(19.2%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(69.2%) | Barack Obama(27.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee