Matagorda County, Texas: null
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+50.5
2024 Margin
R+5.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
36K
Population
Matagorda County, Texas voted R+50.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,957 votes (74.71%). This represented a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.3
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.5/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+50.5
2020→2024 SwingR+5.9%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population36,255
Median Age
37.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$56,412(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
42.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
43.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
10.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
68.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.2%(3,231) | 74.7%(9,957) | R+50.5 | -5.9 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(3,733) | 71.7%(9,845) | R+44.5 | -4.6 |
| 2016 | 28.7%(3,500) | 68.6%(8,366) | R+39.9 | -6.4 |
| 2012 | 32.8%(3,980) | 66.3%(8,040) | R+33.5 | -6.0 |
| 2008 | 35.9%(4,440) | 63.3%(7,835) | R+27.4 | +2.6 |
| 2004 | 34.8%(4,355) | 64.8%(8,119) | R+30.1 | -6.9 |
| 2000 | 37.7%(4,696) | 60.9%(7,584) | R+23.2 | -19.2 |
| 1996 | 43.0%(5,374) | 47.0%(5,876) | R+4.0 | +0.3 |
| 1992 | 36.1%(4,759) | 40.5%(5,328) | R+4.3 | +4.5 |
| 1988 | 45.2%(5,675) | 54.0%(6,787) | R+8.8 | +14.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.4%(3,486) | 71.8%(9,482) | R+45.4 | -0.2 |
| 2020 | 26.3%(3,551) | 71.5%(9,647) | R+45.2 | -4.3 |
| 2018 | 29.2%(3,049) | 70.1%(7,330) | R+40.9 | +3.0 |
| 2014 | 26.0%(1,793) | 70.0%(4,820) | R+44.0 | -14.0 |
| 2012 | 33.8%(3,995) | 63.8%(7,530) | R+29.9 | -9.6 |
| 2008 | 38.6%(4,676) | 59.0%(7,142) | R+20.4 | +10.4 |
| 2006 | 33.6%(2,588) | 64.4%(4,963) | R+30.8 | -15.1 |
| 2002 | 41.4%(3,427) | 57.1%(4,722) | R+15.7 | +17.7 |
| 2000 | 32.5%(3,967) | 65.9%(8,034) | R+33.3 | -21.6 |
| 1996 | 43.5%(5,371) | 55.2%(6,824) | R+11.8 | +8.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.4%(2,273) | 75.6%(7,350) | R+52.2 | -4.2 |
| 2018 | 25.5%(2,673) | 73.5%(7,705) | R+48.0 | -11.0 |
| 2014 | 30.4%(2,115) | 67.5%(4,691) | R+37.0 | -19.9 |
| 2010 | 40.1%(3,448) | 57.2%(4,923) | R+17.1 | -10.1 |
| 2006 | 26.5%(2,083) | 33.6%(2,637) | R+7.1 | +12.4 |
| 2002 | 39.3%(3,309) | 58.7%(4,945) | R+19.4 | +21.0 |
| 1998 | 29.5%(2,689) | 69.9%(6,373) | R+40.4 | -28.8 |
| 1994 | 43.8%(4,206) | 55.5%(5,327) | R+11.7 | -6.9 |
| 1990 | 46.0%(4,146) | 50.7%(4,574) | R+4.8 | -0.0 |
| 1986 | 46.9%(4,103) | 51.6%(4,517) | R+4.7 | -20.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(48.3%) | Bernie Sanders(21.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(74.2%) | Bernie Sanders(23.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(48.6%) | Donald Trump(33.9%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(68.1%) | Other(31.9%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(52.5%) | Barack Obama(41.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee