Ellis County, Texas: Professional Migration
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+31.0
2024 Margin
D+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
192K
Population
Ellis County, Texas voted R+31.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 64,763 votes (64.88%). This represented a D+3.1% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
🏘️
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
7.7
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.8/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+31.0
2020→2024 SwingD+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population192,455
Median Age
36.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
38.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$93,248(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
54.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
27.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
12.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
76.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.9%(33,850) | 64.9%(64,763) | R+31.0 | +3.1 |
| 2020 | 32.2%(27,565) | 66.2%(56,717) | R+34.0 | +10.7 |
| 2016 | 25.4%(16,253) | 70.1%(44,941) | R+44.8 | +2.6 |
| 2012 | 25.6%(13,881) | 72.9%(39,574) | R+47.4 | -5.1 |
| 2008 | 28.5%(15,333) | 70.7%(38,078) | R+42.2 | +7.2 |
| 2004 | 25.1%(11,640) | 74.5%(34,602) | R+49.4 | -8.0 |
| 2000 | 28.5%(10,629) | 69.9%(26,091) | R+41.5 | -23.9 |
| 1996 | 36.4%(10,832) | 53.9%(16,046) | R+17.5 | -5.5 |
| 1992 | 28.5%(9,537) | 40.5%(13,564) | R+12.0 | +6.9 |
| 1988 | 40.3%(11,169) | 59.2%(16,422) | R+18.9 | +16.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.1%(35,685) | 61.8%(61,020) | R+25.6 | +11.2 |
| 2020 | 30.3%(25,780) | 67.1%(57,078) | R+36.8 | -0.6 |
| 2018 | 31.5%(19,106) | 67.7%(41,022) | R+36.2 | +18.4 |
| 2014 | 21.0%(6,703) | 75.5%(24,106) | R+54.5 | -10.0 |
| 2012 | 26.3%(14,045) | 70.8%(37,865) | R+44.5 | -5.6 |
| 2008 | 29.2%(15,491) | 68.1%(36,186) | R+39.0 | +9.5 |
| 2006 | 24.6%(7,175) | 73.0%(21,309) | R+48.4 | -89.4 |
| 2002 | 69.7%(69,491) | 28.7%(28,649) | D+40.9 | +92.4 |
| 2000 | 23.4%(8,635) | 74.8%(27,618) | R+51.4 | -29.5 |
| 1996 | 38.4%(11,371) | 60.4%(17,876) | R+22.0 | +7.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31.5%(21,338) | 67.2%(45,564) | R+35.7 | +10.2 |
| 2018 | 26.3%(15,879) | 72.1%(43,647) | R+45.9 | +2.7 |
| 2014 | 24.8%(7,963) | 73.4%(23,604) | R+48.6 | -12.6 |
| 2010 | 29.8%(9,236) | 65.8%(20,411) | R+36.0 | -12.5 |
| 2006 | 19.9%(5,833) | 43.4%(12,738) | R+23.5 | +20.0 |
| 2002 | 27.3%(7,749) | 70.9%(20,107) | R+43.5 | +8.0 |
| 1998 | 24.0%(4,929) | 75.5%(15,527) | R+51.6 | -33.2 |
| 1994 | 40.5%(9,987) | 58.9%(14,523) | R+18.4 | -11.7 |
| 1990 | 44.4%(9,746) | 51.1%(11,210) | R+6.7 | +10.3 |
| 1986 | 40.8%(7,123) | 57.8%(10,087) | R+17.0 | -37.1 |