HarrisDemocratic26.3%5,693TrumpRepublican72.4%15,664OtherAll other candidates1.2%269
R+46.1- Lead
- 9,971
- Total
- 21,626
- vs nation
- R+44.6
- Turnout
- —
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Burleson, TX
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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
BidenDemocratic25.9%5,317TrumpRepublican72.8%14,942OtherAll other candidates1.3%260
R+46.9- Lead
- 9,625
- Total
- 20,519
- vs nation
- R+51.4
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic19.8%3,470TrumpRepublican75.3%13,164OtherAll other candidates4.9%851
R+55.4- Lead
- 9,694
- Total
- 17,485
- vs nation
- R+57.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic21.8%3,139RomneyRepublican76.8%11,080OtherAll other candidates1.4%203
R+55.1- Lead
- 7,941
- Total
- 14,422
- vs nation
- R+58.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic24.7%3,383McCainRepublican74.8%10,233OtherAll other candidates0.5%70
R+50.1- Lead
- 6,850
- Total
- 13,686
- vs nation
- R+57.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic23.9%2,879BushRepublican76.1%9,149OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
R+52.1- Lead
- 6,270
- Total
- 12,028
- vs nation
- R+49.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+46.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 52,9182024 5-year
- Median household income
- $93,9282024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 69.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 19.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+55.4 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Cleburne, TX · twin score 96.5
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −52.1% |
| 2008 | −50.1% |
| 2012 | −55.1% |
| 2016 | −55.4% |
| 2020 | −46.9% |
| 2024 | −46.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.3%Harris5,693 | 72.4%Trump15,664 | 1.2% | R+46.1 | D+0.8 | R+44.6 | 21,626 | |
| R | 25.9%Biden5,317 | 72.8%Trump14,942 | 1.3% | R+46.9 | D+8.5 | R+51.4 | 20,519 | |
| R | 19.8%Clinton3,470 | 75.3%Trump13,164 | 4.9% | R+55.4 | R+0.4 | R+57.5 | 17,485 | |
| R | 21.8%Obama3,139 | 76.8%Romney11,080 | 1.4% | R+55.1 | R+5.0 | R+58.9 | 14,422 | |
| R | 24.7%Obama3,383 | 74.8%McCain10,233 | 0.5% | R+50.1 | D+2.1 | R+57.3 | 13,686 | |
| R | 23.9%Kerry2,879 | 76.1%Bush9,149 | 0.0% | R+52.1 | — | R+49.7 | 12,028 |
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 | R | 0.0%7 | 100.0%17,202 | 17,209 |
| 2020 | R | 25.0%4,973 | 75.0%14,910 | 19,883 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 29.0%5,861 | 68.4%13,830 | 20,220 |
| 2020 | R | 24.7%4,925 | 75.3%15,013 | 19,938 |
Burleson straddles Tarrant and Johnson counties, and its rapid residential expansion over the past decade has made it a bellwether for how outer-ring Dallas–Fort Worth suburbs absorb new voters.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 55.4 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.8 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 46.1 points.
A population of 52,918, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $93,928 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cleburne and Hendersonville.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Cleburne
Texas
96.5twin score
2012–2024 trajectory
Hendersonville
Tennessee
93.6twin score
2008–2016 trajectorypopulation scale
Daphne
Alabama
93.6twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Burleson, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Burleson, Texas voted Republican by 46.1 points (R+46.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 21,626 votes cast, 5,693 went Democratic and 15,664 went Republican.
How many people live in Burleson, Texas?
Burleson, Texas has a population of 52,918 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Burleson, Texas?
Median household income in Burleson, Texas is $93,928 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Burleson, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Burleson, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.