Denton County, Texas: Professional Migration
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+13.1
2024 Margin
R+5.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
906K
Population
Denton County, Texas voted R+13.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 250,521 votes (55.77%). This represented a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
3.5
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+13.1
2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population906,422
Median Age
36.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
48.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$104,180(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
54.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
20.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
10.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
9.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
65.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
17.1%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.6%(191,503) | 55.8%(250,521) | R+13.1 | -5.1 |
| 2020 | 45.1%(188,695) | 53.2%(222,480) | R+8.1 | +11.9 |
| 2016 | 37.1%(110,890) | 57.1%(170,603) | R+20.0 | +11.6 |
| 2012 | 33.4%(80,978) | 64.9%(157,579) | R+31.6 | -7.4 |
| 2008 | 37.5%(91,160) | 61.6%(149,935) | R+24.2 | +16.3 |
| 2004 | 29.5%(59,346) | 70.0%(140,891) | R+40.5 | +1.8 |
| 2000 | 27.4%(40,144) | 69.6%(102,171) | R+42.3 | -16.1 |
| 1996 | 32.4%(36,138) | 58.5%(65,313) | R+26.1 | -8.5 |
| 1992 | 23.9%(27,891) | 41.6%(48,492) | R+17.7 | +19.4 |
| 1988 | 31.1%(26,204) | 68.2%(57,444) | R+37.1 | +14.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.8%(200,676) | 53.1%(237,978) | R+8.3 | +6.2 |
| 2020 | 41.4%(170,984) | 55.9%(231,025) | R+14.5 | -6.4 |
| 2018 | 45.5%(134,649) | 53.7%(158,744) | R+8.2 | +31.9 |
| 2014 | 27.7%(39,488) | 67.7%(96,561) | R+40.0 | -8.0 |
| 2012 | 32.2%(77,314) | 64.2%(154,208) | R+32.0 | -3.3 |
| 2008 | 34.3%(81,939) | 63.0%(150,389) | R+28.7 | +12.9 |
| 2006 | 28.1%(30,198) | 69.6%(74,977) | R+41.6 | -5.6 |
| 2002 | 31.4%(32,931) | 67.4%(70,684) | R+36.0 | +18.8 |
| 2000 | 21.1%(30,541) | 75.9%(109,883) | R+54.8 | -24.7 |
| 1996 | 34.3%(38,019) | 64.4%(71,393) | R+30.1 | +12.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.9%(136,388) | 55.7%(177,015) | R+12.8 | +7.8 |
| 2018 | 38.6%(113,808) | 59.3%(174,472) | R+20.6 | +11.6 |
| 2014 | 32.8%(47,238) | 65.0%(93,683) | R+32.3 | -1.3 |
| 2010 | 32.8%(43,073) | 63.8%(83,726) | R+31.0 | -7.3 |
| 2006 | 23.2%(25,156) | 46.9%(50,888) | R+23.7 | +21.0 |
| 2002 | 26.5%(27,682) | 71.2%(74,431) | R+44.7 | +15.0 |
| 1998 | 19.8%(13,454) | 79.5%(54,129) | R+59.7 | -37.3 |
| 1994 | 38.4%(31,437) | 60.8%(49,740) | R+22.4 | -15.2 |
| 1990 | 43.5%(26,560) | 50.7%(30,971) | R+7.2 | +15.1 |
| 1986 | 38.2%(16,575) | 60.5%(26,267) | R+22.3 | -13.3 |