HarrisDemocratic50.8%597TrumpRepublican48.2%567OtherAll other candidates1.0%12
D+2.6- Lead
- 30
- Total
- 1,176
- vs nation
- D+4.0
- 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
BidenDemocratic58.0%934TrumpRepublican41.6%670OtherAll other candidates0.4%7
D+16.4- Lead
- 264
- Total
- 1,611
- vs nation
- D+11.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic79.6%1,026TrumpRepublican17.3%223OtherAll other candidates3.1%40
D+62.3- Lead
- 803
- Total
- 1,289
- vs nation
- D+60.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic87.4%795RomneyRepublican11.5%105OtherAll other candidates1.1%10
D+75.8- Lead
- 690
- Total
- 910
- vs nation
- D+72.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic84.2%357McCainRepublican13.9%59OtherAll other candidates1.9%8
D+70.3- Lead
- 298
- Total
- 424
- vs nation
- D+63.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic75.2%264BushRepublican24.8%87OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
D+50.4- Lead
- 177
- Total
- 351
- vs nation
- D+52.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+2.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,7632024 5-year
- Median household income
- $53,5262024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 3.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 96.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+75.8 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +50.4% |
| 2008 | +70.3% |
| 2012 | +75.8% |
| 2016 | +62.3% |
| 2020 | +16.4% |
| 2024 | +2.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 50.8%Harris597 | 48.2%Trump567 | 1.0% | D+2.6 | R+13.8 | D+4.0 | 1,176 | |
| D | 58.0%Biden934 | 41.6%Trump670 | 0.4% | D+16.4 | R+45.9 | D+11.9 | 1,611 | |
| D | 79.6%Clinton1,026 | 17.3%Trump223 | 3.1% | D+62.3 | R+13.5 | D+60.2 | 1,289 | |
| D | 87.4%Obama795 | 11.5%Romney105 | 1.1% | D+75.8 | D+5.5 | D+72.0 | 910 | |
| D | 84.2%Obama357 | 13.9%McCain59 | 1.9% | D+70.3 | D+19.9 | D+63.0 | 424 | |
| D | 75.2%Kerry264 | 24.8%Bush87 | 0.0% | D+50.4 | — | D+52.9 | 351 |
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 | 56.8%637 | 43.2%484 | 1,121 |
| 2020 | D | 78.0%842 | 22.0%237 | 1,079 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 55.9%634 | 42.0%477 | 1,135 |
| 2020 | D | 62.8%636 | 37.2%377 | 1,013 |
Situated in the Rio Grande Valley, La Joya is a heavily Hispanic community where Democratic candidates have historically carried margins above 80 percent in federal races, reflecting the region's deep-rooted voting patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 75.8 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 13.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.6 points.
A population of 4,763, a 3% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $53,526 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did La Joya, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, La Joya, Texas voted Democratic by 2.6 points (D+2.6), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,176 votes cast, 597 went Democratic and 567 went Republican.
How many people live in La Joya, Texas?
La Joya, Texas has a population of 4,763 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in La Joya, Texas?
Median household income in La Joya, Texas is $53,526 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of La Joya, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in La Joya, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.