HarrisDemocratic45.0%257TrumpRepublican54.1%309OtherAll other candidates0.9%5
R+9.1- Lead
- 52
- Total
- 571
- vs nation
- R+7.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic54.9%288TrumpRepublican44.8%235OtherAll other candidates0.4%2
D+10.1- Lead
- 53
- Total
- 525
- vs nation
- D+5.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic74.0%293TrumpRepublican22.2%88OtherAll other candidates3.8%15
D+51.8- Lead
- 205
- Total
- 396
- vs nation
- D+49.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic76.1%223RomneyRepublican22.9%67OtherAll other candidates1.0%3
D+53.2- Lead
- 156
- Total
- 293
- vs nation
- D+49.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic73.1%231McCainRepublican25.6%81OtherAll other candidates1.3%4
D+47.5- Lead
- 150
- Total
- 316
- vs nation
- D+40.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic60.1%128BushRepublican39.9%85OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
D+20.2- Lead
- 43
- Total
- 213
- vs nation
- D+22.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+9.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,7972024 5-year
- Median household income
- $59,8402024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 95.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+53.2 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+9.1 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +20.2% |
| 2008 | +47.5% |
| 2012 | +53.2% |
| 2016 | +51.8% |
| 2020 | +10.1% |
| 2024 | −9.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.0%Harris257 | 54.1%Trump309 | 0.9% | R+9.1 | R+19.2 | R+7.6 | 571 | |
| D | 54.9%Biden288 | 44.8%Trump235 | 0.4% | D+10.1 | R+41.7 | D+5.6 | 525 | |
| D | 74.0%Clinton293 | 22.2%Trump88 | 3.8% | D+51.8 | R+1.5 | D+49.7 | 396 | |
| D | 76.1%Obama223 | 22.9%Romney67 | 1.0% | D+53.2 | D+5.8 | D+49.4 | 293 | |
| D | 73.1%Obama231 | 25.6%McCain81 | 1.3% | D+47.5 | D+27.3 | D+40.2 | 316 | |
| D | 60.1%Kerry128 | 39.9%Bush85 | 0.0% | D+20.2 | — | D+22.6 | 213 |
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 | 49.1%277 | 50.9%287 | 564 |
| 2020 | D | 64.2%315 | 35.8%176 | 491 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 49.9%278 | 47.9%267 | 557 |
| 2020 | D | 58.3%285 | 41.7%204 | 489 |
La Paloma sits in Starr County, one of the most heavily Hispanic counties in the United States, where Democratic margins have historically run deep but shifted noticeably in recent election cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 53.2 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 9.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 19.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 9.1 points.
A population of 2,797, a 0% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,840 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did La Paloma, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, La Paloma, Texas voted Republican by 9.1 points (R+9.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 571 votes cast, 257 went Democratic and 309 went Republican.
When did La Paloma, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which La Paloma, Texas voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in La Paloma, Texas?
La Paloma, Texas has a population of 2,797 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in La Paloma, Texas?
Median household income in La Paloma, Texas is $59,840 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of La Paloma, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in La Paloma, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.