Smith County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+44.9
2024 Margin
R+5.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1952
Voting Streak
Classification
233K
Population
Smith County, Texas voted R+44.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 74,862 votes (71.85%). This represented a R+5.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.8
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.8/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+44.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.6%
Voting StreakR since 1952
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population233,479
Median Age
37.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
37.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$69,053(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
58.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
20.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
16.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
69.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.9%(28,041) | 71.8%(74,862) | R+44.9 | -5.6 |
| 2020 | 29.5%(29,615) | 68.8%(69,080) | R+39.3 | +3.9 |
| 2016 | 26.3%(22,300) | 69.5%(58,930) | R+43.2 | +1.9 |
| 2012 | 26.9%(21,456) | 72.0%(57,331) | R+45.1 | -5.5 |
| 2008 | 29.8%(23,726) | 69.4%(55,187) | R+39.5 | +5.8 |
| 2004 | 27.1%(19,970) | 72.5%(53,392) | R+45.4 | -1.1 |
| 2000 | 27.2%(16,470) | 71.5%(43,320) | R+44.3 | -18.4 |
| 1996 | 34.0%(18,265) | 60.0%(32,171) | R+25.9 | -8.6 |
| 1992 | 29.7%(17,514) | 47.0%(27,753) | R+17.4 | +12.4 |
| 1988 | 34.9%(18,719) | 64.7%(34,658) | R+29.7 | +15.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.1%(28,971) | 70.0%(72,205) | R+41.9 | -0.6 |
| 2020 | 28.4%(28,385) | 69.7%(69,574) | R+41.2 | -1.7 |
| 2018 | 29.9%(23,182) | 69.5%(53,760) | R+39.5 | +15.9 |
| 2014 | 20.9%(10,110) | 76.3%(36,935) | R+55.4 | -13.2 |
| 2012 | 28.0%(22,037) | 70.3%(55,204) | R+42.2 | -1.7 |
| 2008 | 28.9%(22,613) | 69.4%(54,252) | R+40.5 | +9.2 |
| 2006 | 24.4%(10,359) | 74.1%(31,499) | R+49.7 | -10.2 |
| 2002 | 29.8%(13,984) | 69.3%(32,537) | R+39.5 | +10.3 |
| 2000 | 24.4%(14,734) | 74.2%(44,744) | R+49.8 | -17.3 |
| 1996 | 33.3%(17,911) | 65.7%(35,360) | R+32.4 | +4.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.6%(18,763) | 74.2%(56,608) | R+49.6 | -4.2 |
| 2018 | 26.7%(20,623) | 72.1%(55,708) | R+45.4 | +8.9 |
| 2014 | 22.2%(10,846) | 76.5%(37,360) | R+54.3 | -13.8 |
| 2010 | 28.3%(14,641) | 68.8%(35,565) | R+40.5 | -5.3 |
| 2006 | 19.6%(8,477) | 54.8%(23,701) | R+35.2 | +5.6 |
| 2002 | 29.0%(13,609) | 69.8%(32,763) | R+40.8 | +10.4 |
| 1998 | 24.1%(8,840) | 75.3%(27,579) | R+51.2 | -22.3 |
| 1994 | 35.3%(15,489) | 64.2%(28,172) | R+28.9 | -10.2 |
| 1990 | 38.9%(15,874) | 57.5%(23,493) | R+18.6 | +13.0 |
| 1986 | 33.6%(12,717) | 65.2%(24,698) | R+31.6 | -24.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(45.9%) | Bernie Sanders(22.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(73.5%) | Bernie Sanders(25.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(55.2%) | Donald Trump(20.7%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(93.9%) | Other(6.1%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(59.6%) | Hillary Clinton(39.7%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee