Rockwall County, Texas: Professional Migration
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+40.7
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1972
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
108K
Population
Rockwall County, Texas voted R+40.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 43,542 votes (69.65%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1972.
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
2.0
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+40.7
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 1972
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population107,819
Median Age
37.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
60.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$121,303(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
64.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
20.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
82.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
4.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.9%(18,092) | 69.7%(43,542) | R+40.7 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | 30.4%(16,412) | 68.0%(36,726) | R+37.6 | +9.2 |
| 2016 | 24.0%(9,655) | 70.8%(28,451) | R+46.8 | +6.3 |
| 2012 | 22.7%(8,120) | 75.8%(27,113) | R+53.1 | -6.9 |
| 2008 | 26.5%(8,492) | 72.7%(23,300) | R+46.2 | +11.7 |
| 2004 | 20.8%(5,320) | 78.7%(20,120) | R+57.9 | -1.1 |
| 2000 | 20.6%(3,642) | 77.4%(13,666) | R+56.8 | -17.5 |
| 1996 | 25.7%(3,289) | 65.0%(8,319) | R+39.3 | -8.9 |
| 1992 | 18.1%(2,397) | 48.4%(6,427) | R+30.4 | +15.5 |
| 1988 | 26.8%(2,659) | 72.6%(7,214) | R+45.8 | +14.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.2%(19,466) | 67.0%(41,726) | R+35.7 | +6.3 |
| 2020 | 27.9%(15,009) | 69.9%(37,584) | R+42.0 | -3.6 |
| 2018 | 30.4%(11,754) | 68.8%(26,615) | R+38.4 | +22.4 |
| 2014 | 18.1%(3,793) | 78.9%(16,510) | R+60.8 | -9.1 |
| 2012 | 22.8%(8,006) | 74.4%(26,179) | R+51.6 | -4.6 |
| 2008 | 25.3%(8,002) | 72.4%(22,875) | R+47.1 | +10.4 |
| 2006 | 20.4%(3,159) | 77.9%(12,054) | R+57.5 | -6.5 |
| 2002 | 24.1%(3,390) | 75.0%(10,566) | R+51.0 | +17.3 |
| 2000 | 14.9%(2,592) | 83.2%(14,496) | R+68.3 | -23.5 |
| 1996 | 27.0%(3,436) | 71.8%(9,146) | R+44.8 | +3.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.3%(12,132) | 70.5%(30,211) | R+42.2 | +7.4 |
| 2018 | 24.4%(9,432) | 74.0%(28,582) | R+49.6 | +4.6 |
| 2014 | 22.1%(4,670) | 76.3%(16,100) | R+54.2 | -7.2 |
| 2010 | 25.0%(4,705) | 72.0%(13,550) | R+47.0 | -11.0 |
| 2006 | 17.6%(2,757) | 53.7%(8,390) | R+36.0 | +21.9 |
| 2002 | 20.1%(2,833) | 78.1%(10,999) | R+58.0 | +12.2 |
| 1998 | 14.7%(1,326) | 84.8%(7,677) | R+70.2 | -35.1 |
| 1994 | 32.1%(3,399) | 67.2%(7,114) | R+35.1 | -11.1 |
| 1990 | 35.2%(2,752) | 59.1%(4,625) | R+23.9 | +13.3 |
| 1986 | 30.8%(2,012) | 68.0%(4,448) | R+37.3 | -20.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(40.5%) | Bernie Sanders(25.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(59.5%) | Bernie Sanders(36.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(42.3%) | Donald Trump(27.9%) | ✗ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(93.2%) | Other(6.8%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.4%) | Barack Obama(49.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee