HarrisDemocratic61.2%354TrumpRepublican37.9%219OtherAll other candidates0.9%5
D+23.4- Lead
- 135
- Total
- 578
- vs nation
- D+24.8
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic66.7%475TrumpRepublican31.9%227OtherAll other candidates1.4%10
D+34.8- Lead
- 248
- Total
- 712
- vs nation
- D+30.4
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic64.6%368TrumpRepublican30.9%176OtherAll other candidates4.6%26
D+33.7- Lead
- 192
- Total
- 570
- vs nation
- D+31.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic64.0%315RomneyRepublican34.3%169OtherAll other candidates1.6%8
D+29.7- Lead
- 146
- Total
- 492
- vs nation
- D+25.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic61.8%315McCainRepublican37.8%193OtherAll other candidates0.4%2
D+23.9- Lead
- 122
- Total
- 510
- vs nation
- D+16.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic54.0%296BushRepublican44.5%244OtherAll other candidates1.5%8
D+9.5- Lead
- 52
- Total
- 548
- vs nation
- D+11.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+23.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,7152024 5-year
- Median household income
- $29,3752024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 15.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 15.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 68.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+34.8 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +9.5% |
| 2008 | +23.9% |
| 2012 | +29.7% |
| 2016 | +33.7% |
| 2020 | +34.8% |
| 2024 | +23.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 61.2%Harris354 | 37.9%Trump219 | 0.9% | D+23.4 | R+11.5 | D+24.8 | 578 | |
| D | 66.7%Biden475 | 31.9%Trump227 | 1.4% | D+34.8 | D+1.1 | D+30.4 | 712 | |
| D | 64.6%Clinton368 | 30.9%Trump176 | 4.6% | D+33.7 | D+4.0 | D+31.6 | 570 | |
| D | 64.0%Obama315 | 34.3%Romney169 | 1.6% | D+29.7 | D+5.8 | D+25.8 | 492 | |
| D | 61.8%Obama315 | 37.8%McCain193 | 0.4% | D+23.9 | D+14.4 | D+16.6 | 510 | |
| D | 54.0%Kerry296 | 44.5%Bush244 | 1.5% | D+9.5 | — | D+11.9 | 548 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 100.0%373 | 0.0%0 | 373 |
| 2020 | D | 70.1%472 | 29.9%201 | 673 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 63.0%353 | 34.1%191 | 560 |
| 2020 | D | 66.7%440 | 33.3%220 | 660 |
Balcones Heights is an independent municipality entirely encircled by San Antonio, covering roughly one square mile along Fredericksburg Road — a geographic quirk that shapes its administrative identity despite a population of under 3,000.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.8 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 23.4 points.
A population of 2,715, a 16% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $29,375 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Balcones Heights, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Balcones Heights, Texas voted Democratic by 23.4 points (D+23.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 578 votes cast, 354 went Democratic and 219 went Republican.
How many people live in Balcones Heights, Texas?
Balcones Heights, Texas has a population of 2,715 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Balcones Heights, Texas?
Median household income in Balcones Heights, Texas is $29,375 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Balcones Heights, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Balcones Heights, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.