Erath County, Texas: Rural GOP Stronghold
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+67.8
2024 Margin
R+4.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
🌾 Rural GOP
Classification
43K
Population
Erath County, Texas voted R+67.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 15,349 votes (83.42%). This represented a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
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
14.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-2.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+67.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.0%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population42,545
Median Age
31.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
43.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$59,654(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
72.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
22.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
63.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.6%(2,871) | 83.4%(15,349) | R+67.8 | -4.0 |
| 2020 | 17.3%(2,916) | 81.1%(13,684) | R+63.8 | +1.3 |
| 2016 | 15.6%(2,160) | 80.7%(11,210) | R+65.1 | +1.9 |
| 2012 | 15.8%(1,965) | 82.8%(10,329) | R+67.1 | -12.6 |
| 2008 | 22.3%(3,128) | 76.8%(10,768) | R+54.5 | +0.8 |
| 2004 | 22.1%(2,710) | 77.4%(9,506) | R+55.3 | -7.5 |
| 2000 | 25.2%(2,804) | 73.1%(8,126) | R+47.9 | -36.6 |
| 1996 | 38.2%(3,664) | 49.5%(4,750) | R+11.3 | -8.4 |
| 1992 | 33.9%(3,531) | 36.8%(3,835) | R+2.9 | +10.8 |
| 1988 | 43.0%(4,113) | 56.7%(5,427) | R+13.7 | +17.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.2%(3,126) | 80.7%(14,672) | R+63.5 | +1.5 |
| 2020 | 16.2%(2,707) | 81.2%(13,564) | R+65.0 | -5.0 |
| 2018 | 19.7%(2,486) | 79.6%(10,055) | R+60.0 | +10.3 |
| 2014 | 13.3%(961) | 83.4%(6,053) | R+70.2 | -6.4 |
| 2012 | 16.7%(2,066) | 80.5%(9,973) | R+63.8 | -12.1 |
| 2008 | 23.1%(3,198) | 74.8%(10,374) | R+51.8 | -1.8 |
| 2006 | 24.1%(1,825) | 74.0%(5,611) | R+50.0 | -13.3 |
| 2002 | 31.1%(2,514) | 67.8%(5,478) | R+36.7 | +18.7 |
| 2000 | 21.6%(2,367) | 77.0%(8,444) | R+55.4 | -40.1 |
| 1996 | 41.6%(3,976) | 56.9%(5,433) | R+15.3 | +7.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.1%(1,976) | 83.5%(10,956) | R+68.4 | -2.7 |
| 2018 | 16.5%(2,073) | 82.2%(10,356) | R+65.8 | -2.8 |
| 2014 | 17.6%(1,301) | 80.5%(5,953) | R+62.9 | -21.5 |
| 2010 | 27.4%(2,385) | 68.9%(5,990) | R+41.5 | -19.6 |
| 2006 | 21.6%(1,676) | 43.5%(3,372) | R+21.9 | +26.7 |
| 2002 | 24.5%(1,996) | 73.1%(5,954) | R+48.6 | -0.9 |
| 1998 | 26.0%(1,905) | 73.6%(5,399) | R+47.6 | -35.6 |
| 1994 | 43.6%(3,467) | 55.7%(4,423) | R+12.0 | -11.6 |
| 1990 | 48.3%(3,286) | 48.7%(3,315) | R+0.4 | +14.5 |
| 1986 | 42.1%(2,709) | 57.0%(3,667) | R+14.9 | -35.3 |