Polk County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+58.9
2024 Margin
R+4.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
50K
Population
Polk County, Texas voted R+58.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 19,216 votes (79.11%). This represented a R+4.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
11.9
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-2.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+58.9
2020→2024 SwingR+4.4%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population50,123
Median Age
43.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
13.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$57,315(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
71.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
15.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
9.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
77.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
10.8%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.2%(4,910) | 79.1%(19,216) | R+58.9 | -4.4 |
| 2020 | 22.3%(5,387) | 76.8%(18,573) | R+54.5 | +0.8 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(4,187) | 76.5%(15,176) | R+55.4 | -7.2 |
| 2012 | 25.4%(4,859) | 73.5%(14,071) | R+48.1 | -10.9 |
| 2008 | 30.9%(6,230) | 68.2%(13,731) | R+37.2 | -4.5 |
| 2004 | 33.4%(6,964) | 66.1%(13,778) | R+32.7 | -7.1 |
| 2000 | 36.2%(6,877) | 61.8%(11,746) | R+25.6 | -24.8 |
| 1996 | 44.6%(6,360) | 45.4%(6,473) | R+0.8 | -4.7 |
| 1992 | 41.7%(5,942) | 37.8%(5,390) | D+3.9 | +2.9 |
| 1988 | 49.8%(5,943) | 48.9%(5,831) | D+0.9 | +22.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.1%(5,106) | 77.0%(18,596) | R+55.9 | -2.8 |
| 2020 | 22.3%(5,237) | 75.4%(17,735) | R+53.1 | +0.3 |
| 2018 | 23.0%(3,850) | 76.4%(12,794) | R+53.4 | +5.6 |
| 2014 | 18.7%(1,932) | 77.7%(8,019) | R+59.0 | -14.1 |
| 2012 | 26.3%(4,905) | 71.1%(13,258) | R+44.8 | -14.9 |
| 2008 | 33.8%(6,502) | 63.6%(12,254) | R+29.9 | +0.8 |
| 2006 | 33.4%(3,899) | 64.1%(7,488) | R+30.7 | -24.6 |
| 2002 | 45.9%(5,067) | 52.1%(5,745) | R+6.1 | +27.5 |
| 2000 | 32.3%(5,985) | 65.9%(12,225) | R+33.6 | -23.4 |
| 1996 | 44.2%(6,210) | 54.4%(7,641) | R+10.2 | +7.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.3%(3,229) | 79.7%(13,377) | R+60.5 | -2.2 |
| 2018 | 20.2%(3,378) | 78.5%(13,130) | R+58.3 | -6.4 |
| 2014 | 23.0%(2,410) | 74.9%(7,858) | R+51.9 | -21.7 |
| 2010 | 33.5%(4,203) | 63.6%(7,989) | R+30.2 | -15.8 |
| 2006 | 24.5%(2,938) | 38.8%(4,653) | R+14.3 | -0.2 |
| 2002 | 41.9%(4,684) | 56.0%(6,261) | R+14.1 | +19.1 |
| 1998 | 33.1%(3,354) | 66.4%(6,723) | R+33.3 | -28.3 |
| 1994 | 47.1%(5,137) | 52.1%(5,678) | R+5.0 | -5.6 |
| 1990 | 48.3%(4,321) | 47.7%(4,265) | D+0.6 | +10.7 |
| 1986 | 44.0%(3,439) | 54.0%(4,223) | R+10.0 | -49.1 |