Athens, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −30.8% |
| 2008 | −29.9% |
| 2012 | −36.0% |
| 2016 | −32.0% |
| 2020 | −34.5% |
| 2024 | −38.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.3%Harris1,207 | 68.5%Trump2,735 | 1.2% | R+38.3 | R+3.7 | R+36.8 | 3,990 | |
| R | 32.2%Biden1,395 | 66.7%Trump2,892 | 1.1% | R+34.5 | R+2.6 | R+39.0 | 4,333 | |
| R | 32.2%Clinton1,292 | 64.1%Trump2,576 | 3.7% | R+32.0 | D+4.0 | R+34.1 | 4,016 | |
| R | 31.5%Obama1,191 | 67.5%Romney2,554 | 1.1% | R+36.0 | R+6.2 | R+39.9 | 3,785 | |
| R | 34.6%Obama1,491 | 64.5%McCain2,777 | 0.9% | R+29.9 | D+0.9 | R+37.1 | 4,308 | |
| R | 34.6%Kerry1,513 | 65.4%Bush2,860 | 0.1% | R+30.8 | — | R+28.3 | 4,376 |
Athens sits at the center of Henderson County, where tight-knit agricultural roots and a modest service economy shape an electorate that has voted reliably Republican in statewide races by double-digit margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 38.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.3 points.
A population of 13,200, a 48% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,984 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Dumas and Dayton.
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Athens, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4804504/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.