Kleberg County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1916–2024
R+12.7
2024 Margin
R+10.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2020
Voting Streak
Classification
31K
Population
Kleberg County, Texas voted R+12.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,612 votes (55.95%). This represented a R+10.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.0
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+12.7
2020→2024 SwingR+10.9%
Voting StreakR since 2020
Elections on Record28
Demographics
Population31,040
Median Age
28.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$52,487(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
21.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
71.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
53.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
28.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.3%(4,338) | 56.0%(5,612) | R+12.7 | -10.9 |
| 2020 | 48.5%(5,381) | 50.2%(5,575) | R+1.8 | -5.4 |
| 2016 | 49.2%(4,716) | 45.5%(4,367) | D+3.6 | -4.2 |
| 2012 | 53.4%(4,754) | 45.6%(4,058) | D+7.8 | +0.6 |
| 2008 | 53.2%(5,256) | 46.0%(4,540) | D+7.3 | +15.4 |
| 2004 | 45.6%(4,550) | 53.8%(5,366) | R+8.2 | -7.7 |
| 2000 | 48.7%(4,481) | 49.2%(4,526) | R+0.5 | -19.9 |
| 1996 | 57.1%(5,136) | 37.7%(3,391) | D+19.4 | +7.9 |
| 1992 | 48.4%(5,109) | 36.9%(3,897) | D+11.5 | +2.2 |
| 1988 | 54.0%(5,367) | 44.7%(4,443) | D+9.3 | +16.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.7%(4,621) | 51.0%(5,049) | R+4.3 | -1.5 |
| 2020 | 47.3%(5,067) | 50.2%(5,374) | R+2.9 | -7.2 |
| 2018 | 51.8%(4,456) | 47.5%(4,081) | D+4.4 | +10.5 |
| 2014 | 43.9%(2,463) | 50.0%(2,805) | R+6.1 | -8.1 |
| 2012 | 49.7%(4,310) | 47.7%(4,136) | D+2.0 | -15.3 |
| 2008 | 57.4%(5,569) | 40.2%(3,896) | D+17.3 | +28.4 |
| 2006 | 43.6%(2,152) | 54.8%(2,701) | R+11.1 | -40.7 |
| 2002 | 64.0%(4,001) | 34.5%(2,156) | D+29.5 | +42.8 |
| 2000 | 42.3%(3,793) | 55.5%(4,986) | R+13.3 | -30.3 |
| 1996 | 58.0%(5,211) | 41.0%(3,679) | D+17.1 | +16.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45.4%(3,463) | 53.4%(4,074) | R+8.0 | +6.0 |
| 2018 | 42.4%(3,629) | 56.4%(4,831) | R+14.0 | -13.5 |
| 2014 | 48.7%(2,804) | 49.2%(2,836) | R+0.6 | -4.1 |
| 2010 | 50.6%(2,859) | 47.1%(2,660) | D+3.5 | +6.2 |
| 2006 | 33.6%(1,674) | 36.2%(1,806) | R+2.6 | -22.3 |
| 2002 | 59.0%(3,785) | 39.4%(2,525) | D+19.6 | +30.7 |
| 1998 | 44.2%(2,698) | 55.2%(3,373) | R+11.1 | -28.2 |
| 1994 | 58.4%(4,674) | 41.2%(3,300) | D+17.2 | -2.3 |
| 1990 | 58.5%(3,743) | 39.1%(2,500) | D+19.4 | +2.9 |
| 1986 | 57.7%(3,411) | 41.2%(2,433) | D+16.6 | -12.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(38.2%) | Bernie Sanders(25.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(70.7%) | Bernie Sanders(25.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(44.8%) | Donald Trump(27.4%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(79.6%) | Other(20.4%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(64.0%) | Barack Obama(32.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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