Williamson County, Texas: Professional Migration
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+2.4
2024 Margin
R+3.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
609K
Population
Williamson County, Texas voted R+2.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 155,310 votes (50.18%). This represented a R+3.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Electoral Behavior
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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
2.7
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.4/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+2.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.8%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population609,017
Median Age
36.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
64.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$102,851(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
55.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
24.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
8.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
67.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.7%(147,766) | 50.2%(155,310) | R+2.4 | -3.8 |
| 2020 | 49.6%(143,795) | 48.1%(139,729) | D+1.4 | +11.0 |
| 2016 | 41.3%(84,468) | 50.9%(104,175) | R+9.6 | +11.8 |
| 2012 | 37.8%(61,875) | 59.2%(97,006) | R+21.4 | -8.4 |
| 2008 | 42.7%(67,691) | 55.8%(88,323) | R+13.0 | +18.3 |
| 2004 | 33.6%(43,117) | 65.0%(83,284) | R+31.3 | +8.8 |
| 2000 | 27.7%(26,591) | 67.8%(65,041) | R+40.1 | -21.0 |
| 1996 | 36.3%(24,175) | 55.4%(36,836) | R+19.0 | -8.0 |
| 1992 | 31.7%(19,437) | 42.8%(26,208) | R+11.1 | +5.3 |
| 1988 | 41.5%(19,589) | 57.9%(27,322) | R+16.4 | +28.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.4%(151,076) | 47.9%(146,451) | D+1.5 | +4.5 |
| 2020 | 47.1%(133,783) | 50.2%(142,391) | R+3.0 | -5.9 |
| 2018 | 50.8%(105,850) | 48.0%(99,857) | D+2.9 | +31.5 |
| 2014 | 32.9%(33,857) | 61.5%(63,387) | R+28.6 | -8.9 |
| 2012 | 37.5%(60,279) | 57.3%(92,034) | R+19.8 | +1.4 |
| 2008 | 37.5%(58,250) | 58.6%(91,115) | R+21.1 | +9.9 |
| 2006 | 32.7%(27,289) | 63.8%(53,215) | R+31.1 | -3.1 |
| 2002 | 35.0%(26,306) | 62.9%(47,305) | R+27.9 | +24.0 |
| 2000 | 22.0%(20,829) | 73.9%(70,036) | R+52.0 | -30.8 |
| 1996 | 38.7%(25,585) | 59.8%(39,555) | R+21.1 | +12.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 48.9%(110,242) | 49.4%(111,488) | R+0.6 | +10.1 |
| 2018 | 43.4%(90,002) | 54.1%(112,214) | R+10.7 | +10.4 |
| 2014 | 38.0%(39,516) | 59.2%(61,496) | R+21.1 | +0.6 |
| 2010 | 36.9%(37,319) | 58.6%(59,271) | R+21.7 | -6.4 |
| 2006 | 27.5%(23,072) | 42.8%(35,956) | R+15.3 | +25.3 |
| 2002 | 27.7%(20,822) | 68.3%(51,326) | R+40.6 | +15.4 |
| 1998 | 21.6%(11,724) | 77.6%(42,075) | R+56.0 | -40.2 |
| 1994 | 41.7%(20,674) | 57.5%(28,499) | R+15.8 | -19.9 |
| 1990 | 50.7%(19,737) | 46.6%(18,148) | D+4.1 | +14.9 |
| 1986 | 43.8%(12,437) | 54.6%(15,516) | R+10.8 | -19.2 |