HarrisDemocratic19.2%240TrumpRepublican79.5%991OtherAll other candidates1.3%16
R+60.2- Lead
- 751
- Total
- 1,247
- vs nation
- R+58.8
- 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
BidenDemocratic20.5%231TrumpRepublican78.3%883OtherAll other candidates1.2%13
R+57.9- Lead
- 652
- Total
- 1,127
- vs nation
- R+62.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic16.2%133TrumpRepublican80.1%658OtherAll other candidates3.7%30
R+63.9- Lead
- 525
- Total
- 821
- vs nation
- R+66.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic16.4%109RomneyRepublican81.8%544OtherAll other candidates1.8%12
R+65.4- Lead
- 435
- Total
- 665
- vs nation
- R+69.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic24.5%154McCainRepublican74.9%471OtherAll other candidates0.6%4
R+50.4- Lead
- 317
- Total
- 629
- vs nation
- R+57.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic21.9%149BushRepublican77.5%527OtherAll other candidates0.6%4
R+55.6- Lead
- 378
- Total
- 680
- vs nation
- R+53.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+60.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6262024 5-year
- Median household income
- $106,2502024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 76.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 14.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+65.4 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −55.6% |
| 2008 | −50.4% |
| 2012 | −65.4% |
| 2016 | −63.9% |
| 2020 | −57.9% |
| 2024 | −60.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 19.2%Harris240 | 79.5%Trump991 | 1.3% | R+60.2 | R+2.4 | R+58.8 | 1,247 | |
| R | 20.5%Biden231 | 78.3%Trump883 | 1.2% | R+57.9 | D+6.1 | R+62.3 | 1,127 | |
| R | 16.2%Clinton133 | 80.1%Trump658 | 3.7% | R+63.9 | D+1.5 | R+66.0 | 821 | |
| R | 16.4%Obama109 | 81.8%Romney544 | 1.8% | R+65.4 | R+15.0 | R+69.3 | 665 | |
| R | 24.5%Obama154 | 74.9%McCain471 | 0.6% | R+50.4 | D+5.2 | R+57.7 | 629 | |
| R | 21.9%Kerry149 | 77.5%Bush527 | 0.6% | R+55.6 | — | R+53.1 | 680 |
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 | 17.9%214 | 82.1%983 | 1,197 |
| 2020 | R | 17.0%184 | 83.0%899 | 1,083 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 21.5%268 | 76.2%950 | 1,246 |
| 2020 | R | 19.0%207 | 81.0%880 | 1,087 |
Ponder sits in the Gulf South and Southern Plains. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 65.4 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 60.2 points.
A population of 2,626, a 76% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $106,250 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ponder, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ponder, Texas voted Republican by 60.2 points (R+60.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,247 votes cast, 240 went Democratic and 991 went Republican.
How many people live in Ponder, Texas?
Ponder, Texas has a population of 2,626 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ponder, Texas?
Median household income in Ponder, Texas is $106,250 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Ponder, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Ponder, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.