Van Zandt County, Texas: Deep Red Country
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+74.7
2024 Margin
R+2.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
60K
Population
Van Zandt County, Texas voted R+74.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 24,351 votes (86.98%). This represented a R+2.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+74.7
2020→2024 SwingR+2.6%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population59,541
Median Age
42.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$62,334(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
12.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
80.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.1%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
6.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
32.3%(+15.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
5.2%
Catholic
2.7%(-16.0 vs US)
Black Protestant
1.5%(-0.7 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.3%(-1.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:42.0 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.0%
18-29
7.5%↓
30-44
16.7%↓
45-64
32.6%↑
65+
20.2%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturing
11.9%Retail Trade
10.9%ConstructionAbove avg
9.5%Education
8.9%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.6%AgricultureVery high
5.4%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.3%(3,450) | 87.0%(24,351) | R+74.7 | R+2.6 |
| 2020 | 13.5%(3,516) | 85.6%(22,270) | R+72.0 | R+0.5 |
| 2016 | 12.8%(2,799) | 84.4%(18,473) | R+71.6 | R+5.1 |
| 2012 | 16.1%(3,084) | 82.7%(15,794) | R+66.5 | R+11.5 |
| 2008 | 22.1%(4,505) | 77.2%(15,734) | R+55.1 | R+3.9 |
| 2004 | 24.3%(4,822) | 75.4%(14,976) | R+51.1 | R+11.2 |
| 2000 | 29.3%(5,245) | 69.2%(12,383) | R+39.9 | R+28.6 |
| 1996 | 38.3%(5,752) | 49.6%(7,453) | R+11.3 | R+8.3 |
| 1992 | 32.4%(5,310) | 35.4%(5,810) | R+3.0 | D+5.9 |
| 1988 | 45.4%(6,153) | 54.4%(7,371) | R+9.0 | D+21.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.0%(3,838) | 86.0%(23,626) | R+72.0 | D+1.4 |
| 2020 | 13.3%(3,374) | 86.7%(22,010) | R+73.4 | R+3.0 |
| 2018 | 14.8%(2,634) | 85.2%(15,182) | R+70.4 | D+2.5 |
| 2014 | 13.6%(1,547) | 86.4%(9,864) | R+72.9 | R+12.1 |
| 2012 | 19.6%(3,597) | 80.4%(14,762) | R+60.8 | R+12.5 |
| 2008 | 25.8%(5,086) | 74.2%(14,601) | R+48.3 | R+1.2 |
| 2006 | 26.4%(3,189) | 73.5%(8,868) | R+47.1 | R+11.5 |
| 2002 | 32.2%(4,200) | 67.8%(8,836) | R+35.6 | D+12.5 |
| 2000 | 26.0%(4,508) | 74.0%(12,838) | R+48.0 | R+31.4 |
| 1996 | 41.7%(6,139) | 58.3%(8,581) | R+16.6 | D+7.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.0%(2,414) | 88.0%(17,698) | R+76.0 | R+0.2 |
| 2018 | 12.1%(2,150) | 87.9%(15,609) | R+75.8 | R+9.0 |
| 2014 | 16.6%(1,938) | 83.4%(9,751) | R+66.8 | R+25.9 |
| 2010 | 29.5%(3,686) | 70.5%(8,797) | R+40.9 | R+2.4 |
| 2006 | 30.7%(2,525) | 69.3%(5,695) | R+38.6 | D+2.1 |
| 2002 | 29.7%(3,867) | 70.3%(9,168) | R+40.7 | D+8.1 |
| 1998 | 25.6%(3,140) | 74.4%(9,125) | R+48.8 | R+32.0 |
| 1994 | 41.6%(5,252) | 58.4%(7,374) | R+16.8 | R+10.3 |
| 1990 | 46.8%(4,750) | 53.2%(5,406) | R+6.5 | D+11.7 |
| 1986 | 40.9%(3,999) | 59.1%(5,776) | R+18.2 | R+47.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(47.7%) | Bernie Sanders(22.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(64.1%) | Bernie Sanders(33.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(51.2%) | Donald Trump(30.1%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(80.3%) | Other(19.7%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(71.4%) | Barack Obama(25.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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