Polk County, Texas: Deep Red Country
Texas · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+58.9
2024 Margin
R+4.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
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.
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%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020EvangelicalStrongly R
17.4%(+0.9 vs US)
CatholicSwing vote
5.1%(-13.6 vs US)
Black ProtestantStrongly D
5.1%(+2.9 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
4.5%(-0.7 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
0.4%(-1.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:43.8 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
20.4%
18-29Lean D, low turnout
7.4%↓
30-44Swing voters
18.3%
45-64Lean R, high turnout
35.1%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
18.9%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSConstructionVery high
13.7%Retail Trade
11.6%Professional ServicesBelow avg
9.4%Manufacturing
8.9%EducationBelow avg
6.7%HealthcareVery low
4.9%Political relevance:
Construction: Infrastructure focusHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.2%(4,910) | 79.1%(19,216) | R+58.9 | R+4.4 |
| 2020 | 22.3%(5,387) | 76.8%(18,573) | R+54.5 | D+0.8 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(4,187) | 76.5%(15,176) | R+55.4 | R+7.2 |
| 2012 | 25.4%(4,859) | 73.5%(14,071) | R+48.1 | R+10.9 |
| 2008 | 30.9%(6,230) | 68.2%(13,731) | R+37.2 | R+4.5 |
| 2004 | 33.4%(6,964) | 66.1%(13,778) | R+32.7 | R+7.1 |
| 2000 | 36.2%(6,877) | 61.8%(11,746) | R+25.6 | R+24.8 |
| 1996 | 44.6%(6,360) | 45.4%(6,473) | R+0.8 | R+4.7 |
| 1992 | 41.7%(5,942) | 37.8%(5,390) | D+3.9 | D+2.9 |
| 1988 | 49.8%(5,943) | 48.9%(5,831) | D+0.9 | D+22.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.1%(5,106) | 77.0%(18,596) | R+55.9 | R+2.8 |
| 2020 | 22.3%(5,237) | 75.4%(17,735) | R+53.1 | D+0.3 |
| 2018 | 23.0%(3,850) | 76.4%(12,794) | R+53.4 | D+5.6 |
| 2014 | 18.7%(1,932) | 77.7%(8,019) | R+59.0 | R+14.1 |
| 2012 | 26.3%(4,905) | 71.1%(13,258) | R+44.8 | R+14.9 |
| 2008 | 33.8%(6,502) | 63.6%(12,254) | R+29.9 | D+0.8 |
| 2006 | 33.4%(3,899) | 64.1%(7,488) | R+30.7 | R+24.6 |
| 2002 | 45.9%(5,067) | 52.1%(5,745) | R+6.1 | D+27.5 |
| 2000 | 32.3%(5,985) | 65.9%(12,225) | R+33.6 | R+23.4 |
| 1996 | 44.2%(6,210) | 54.4%(7,641) | R+10.2 | D+7.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.3%(3,229) | 79.7%(13,377) | R+60.5 | R+2.2 |
| 2018 | 20.2%(3,378) | 78.5%(13,130) | R+58.3 | R+6.4 |
| 2014 | 23.0%(2,410) | 74.9%(7,858) | R+51.9 | R+21.7 |
| 2010 | 33.5%(4,203) | 63.6%(7,989) | R+30.2 | R+15.8 |
| 2006 | 24.5%(2,938) | 38.8%(4,653) | R+14.3 | R+0.2 |
| 2002 | 41.9%(4,684) | 56.0%(6,261) | R+14.1 | D+19.1 |
| 1998 | 33.1%(3,354) | 66.4%(6,723) | R+33.3 | R+28.3 |
| 1994 | 47.1%(5,137) | 52.1%(5,678) | R+5.0 | R+5.6 |
| 1990 | 48.3%(4,321) | 47.7%(4,265) | D+0.6 | D+10.7 |
| 1986 | 44.0%(3,439) | 54.0%(4,223) | R+10.0 | R+49.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab