Cactus, Texas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +9.3% |
| 2008 | +43.8% |
| 2012 | +49.7% |
| 2016 | +55.4% |
| 2020 | +22.7% |
| 2024 | −26.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.2%Harris69 | 61.2%Trump120 | 3.6% | R+26.0 | R+48.7 | R+24.5 | 196 | |
| D | 59.7%Biden142 | 37.0%Trump88 | 3.4% | D+22.7 | R+32.7 | D+18.2 | 238 | |
| D | 73.0%Clinton162 | 17.6%Trump39 | 9.5% | D+55.4 | D+5.7 | D+53.3 | 222 | |
| D | 74.3%Obama127 | 24.6%Romney42 | 1.2% | D+49.7 | D+5.9 | D+45.9 | 171 | |
| D | 70.0%Obama142 | 26.1%McCain53 | 3.9% | D+43.8 | D+34.6 | D+36.6 | 203 | |
| D | 51.9%Kerry95 | 42.6%Bush78 | 5.5% | D+9.3 | — | D+11.7 | 183 |
Cactus sits in the Gulf South and Southern Plains. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 55.4 points in 2016 and a Republican high of 26.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 48.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 26.0 points.
A population of 3,091, a 4% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $45,346 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cactus, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cactus, Texas voted Republican by 26.0 points (R+26.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 196 votes cast, 69 went Democratic and 120 went Republican.
When did Cactus, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Cactus, Texas voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Cactus, Texas?
Cactus, Texas has a population of 3,091 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cactus, Texas?
Median household income in Cactus, Texas is $45,346 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Cactus, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Cactus, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.