Kaufman County, Texas: Professional Migration
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+27.8
2024 Margin
D+6.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
145K
Population
Kaufman County, Texas voted R+27.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 44,063 votes (63.37%). This represented a D+6.0% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
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
8.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+27.8
2020→2024 SwingD+6.0%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population145,310
Median Age
34.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$84,075(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
52.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
26.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
15.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
78.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.6%(24,726) | 63.4%(44,063) | R+27.8 | +6.0 |
| 2020 | 32.4%(18,405) | 66.2%(37,624) | R+33.8 | +13.0 |
| 2016 | 24.9%(10,278) | 71.7%(29,587) | R+46.8 | -2.4 |
| 2012 | 27.3%(9,472) | 71.7%(24,846) | R+44.3 | -8.6 |
| 2008 | 31.8%(11,161) | 67.5%(23,735) | R+35.8 | +4.9 |
| 2004 | 29.5%(8,947) | 70.2%(21,304) | R+40.7 | -6.7 |
| 2000 | 32.3%(7,455) | 66.3%(15,290) | R+34.0 | -26.7 |
| 1996 | 41.0%(7,383) | 48.3%(8,697) | R+7.3 | -6.9 |
| 1992 | 34.1%(6,498) | 34.5%(6,578) | R+0.4 | +6.5 |
| 1988 | 46.2%(7,358) | 53.2%(8,466) | R+7.0 | +18.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.1%(26,235) | 59.8%(41,177) | R+21.7 | +14.0 |
| 2020 | 31.0%(17,507) | 66.7%(37,649) | R+35.7 | +1.1 |
| 2018 | 31.3%(12,002) | 68.1%(26,118) | R+36.8 | +14.4 |
| 2014 | 22.9%(4,619) | 74.1%(14,930) | R+51.2 | -9.4 |
| 2012 | 27.9%(9,589) | 69.7%(23,935) | R+41.8 | -10.0 |
| 2008 | 33.1%(11,499) | 64.9%(22,527) | R+31.8 | +9.5 |
| 2006 | 28.3%(5,275) | 69.6%(12,970) | R+41.3 | -12.9 |
| 2002 | 35.2%(6,385) | 63.6%(11,531) | R+28.4 | +16.9 |
| 2000 | 26.7%(6,074) | 72.0%(16,389) | R+45.3 | -34.7 |
| 1996 | 44.0%(7,979) | 54.6%(9,903) | R+10.6 | +11.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.7%(14,002) | 66.1%(28,285) | R+33.4 | +11.5 |
| 2018 | 26.9%(10,294) | 71.7%(27,491) | R+44.9 | +0.1 |
| 2014 | 26.8%(5,449) | 71.7%(14,590) | R+44.9 | -11.7 |
| 2010 | 31.9%(6,363) | 65.2%(12,990) | R+33.2 | -14.7 |
| 2006 | 23.0%(4,375) | 41.5%(7,910) | R+18.6 | +16.1 |
| 2002 | 31.7%(5,760) | 66.3%(12,063) | R+34.6 | +7.3 |
| 1998 | 28.8%(3,934) | 70.7%(9,656) | R+41.9 | -32.1 |
| 1994 | 44.6%(6,639) | 54.4%(8,094) | R+9.8 | -10.6 |
| 1990 | 48.4%(5,987) | 47.6%(5,885) | D+0.8 | +10.3 |
| 1986 | 44.7%(4,756) | 54.2%(5,770) | R+9.5 | -38.2 |