Aldine, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −2.7% |
| 2008 | +12.7% |
| 2012 | +22.0% |
| 2016 | +38.8% |
| 2020 | +25.2% |
| 2024 | +1.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 50.5%Harris1,076 | 48.7%Trump1,038 | 0.8% | D+1.8 | R+23.5 | D+3.3 | 2,132 | |
| D | 62.2%Biden1,578 | 37.0%Trump938 | 0.8% | D+25.2 | R+13.5 | D+20.8 | 2,536 | |
| D | 67.8%Clinton1,421 | 29.0%Trump608 | 3.2% | D+38.8 | D+16.8 | D+36.7 | 2,097 | |
| D | 60.3%Obama956 | 38.4%Romney608 | 1.3% | D+22.0 | D+9.2 | D+18.1 | 1,585 | |
| D | 55.9%Obama931 | 43.2%McCain719 | 1.0% | D+12.7 | D+15.4 | D+5.5 | 1,666 | |
| R | 48.2%Kerry818 | 50.9%Bush864 | 0.9% | R+2.7 | — | R+0.3 | 1,698 |
Aldine is an unincorporated community north of Houston with a predominantly Latino, working-class population. Harris County's shifting demographics have made pockets like Aldine increasingly significant in countywide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.8 points in 2016 and a Republican high of 2.7 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 23.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.8 points.
A population of 17,167, a 8% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $44,455 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chaparral and Galena Park.
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Aldine, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4801696/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.