Jackson County, Texas: Northern Rural Secular
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+70.8
2024 Margin
R+4.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
15K
Population
Jackson County, Texas voted R+70.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,386 votes (85.1%). This represented a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
10.2
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.9/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+70.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.7%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population14,988
Median Age
40.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
15.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$67,176(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
57.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
32.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
70.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
17.2%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.3%(907) | 85.1%(5,386) | R+70.8 | -4.7 |
| 2020 | 16.3%(1,033) | 82.3%(5,231) | R+66.1 | -2.7 |
| 2016 | 17.1%(904) | 80.5%(4,266) | R+63.4 | -7.0 |
| 2012 | 21.3%(1,070) | 77.7%(3,906) | R+56.4 | -8.5 |
| 2008 | 25.7%(1,301) | 73.6%(3,723) | R+47.9 | +0.8 |
| 2004 | 25.5%(1,296) | 74.2%(3,766) | R+48.6 | -9.1 |
| 2000 | 29.8%(1,446) | 69.3%(3,365) | R+39.5 | -23.4 |
| 1996 | 38.5%(1,785) | 54.6%(2,533) | R+16.1 | -2.0 |
| 1992 | 33.4%(1,722) | 47.6%(2,451) | R+14.2 | +1.7 |
| 1988 | 41.9%(2,141) | 57.8%(2,954) | R+15.9 | +18.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.8%(994) | 82.9%(5,197) | R+67.0 | -1.2 |
| 2020 | 16.2%(1,021) | 82.1%(5,167) | R+65.9 | -0.6 |
| 2018 | 17.2%(832) | 82.5%(3,991) | R+65.3 | +4.2 |
| 2014 | 14.0%(405) | 83.5%(2,411) | R+69.5 | -17.4 |
| 2012 | 22.9%(1,104) | 75.0%(3,610) | R+52.1 | -8.5 |
| 2008 | 27.4%(1,320) | 71.0%(3,420) | R+43.6 | +0.3 |
| 2006 | 27.0%(872) | 70.8%(2,289) | R+43.9 | -16.4 |
| 2002 | 35.9%(1,210) | 63.4%(2,138) | R+27.5 | +18.7 |
| 2000 | 26.6%(1,240) | 72.8%(3,391) | R+46.2 | -23.0 |
| 1996 | 37.9%(1,724) | 61.1%(2,780) | R+23.2 | +8.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.0%(550) | 87.3%(4,013) | R+75.3 | -5.9 |
| 2018 | 15.0%(715) | 84.4%(4,016) | R+69.4 | -3.8 |
| 2014 | 16.6%(488) | 82.2%(2,420) | R+65.6 | -42.0 |
| 2010 | 36.9%(1,352) | 60.5%(2,218) | R+23.6 | -17.8 |
| 2006 | 25.6%(862) | 31.5%(1,058) | R+5.8 | +30.1 |
| 2002 | 31.2%(1,071) | 67.1%(2,302) | R+35.9 | +18.3 |
| 1998 | 22.8%(737) | 77.0%(2,494) | R+54.2 | -30.8 |
| 1994 | 38.2%(1,392) | 61.6%(2,245) | R+23.4 | -10.5 |
| 1990 | 42.0%(1,591) | 55.0%(2,080) | R+12.9 | +9.0 |
| 1986 | 38.7%(1,695) | 60.7%(2,655) | R+21.9 | -35.2 |