HarrisDemocratic39.3%501TrumpRepublican59.8%763OtherAll other candidates0.9%11
R+20.5- Lead
- 262
- Total
- 1,275
- vs nation
- R+19.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic40.4%527TrumpRepublican59.3%774OtherAll other candidates0.4%5
R+18.9- Lead
- 247
- Total
- 1,306
- vs nation
- R+23.4
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic36.3%378TrumpRepublican59.7%621OtherAll other candidates3.9%41
R+23.4- Lead
- 243
- Total
- 1,040
- vs nation
- R+25.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic32.9%334RomneyRepublican66.0%669OtherAll other candidates1.1%11
R+33.0- Lead
- 335
- Total
- 1,014
- vs nation
- R+36.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic37.1%399McCainRepublican62.2%669OtherAll other candidates0.7%7
R+25.1- Lead
- 270
- Total
- 1,075
- vs nation
- R+32.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic28.7%301BushRepublican71.3%747OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
R+42.6- Lead
- 446
- Total
- 1,048
- vs nation
- R+40.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+20.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,8912024 5-year
- Median household income
- $70,4722024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 76.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 14.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+42.6 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −42.6% |
| 2008 | −25.1% |
| 2012 | −33.0% |
| 2016 | −23.4% |
| 2020 | −18.9% |
| 2024 | −20.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.3%Harris501 | 59.8%Trump763 | 0.9% | R+20.5 | R+1.6 | R+19.1 | 1,275 | |
| R | 40.4%Biden527 | 59.3%Trump774 | 0.4% | R+18.9 | D+4.5 | R+23.4 | 1,306 | |
| R | 36.3%Clinton378 | 59.7%Trump621 | 3.9% | R+23.4 | D+9.7 | R+25.5 | 1,040 | |
| R | 32.9%Obama334 | 66.0%Romney669 | 1.1% | R+33.0 | R+7.9 | R+36.9 | 1,014 | |
| R | 37.1%Obama399 | 62.2%McCain669 | 0.7% | R+25.1 | D+17.4 | R+32.4 | 1,075 | |
| R | 28.7%Kerry301 | 71.3%Bush747 | 0.0% | R+42.6 | — | R+40.1 | 1,048 |
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 | 39.7%499 | 60.3%757 | 1,256 |
| 2020 | R | 41.1%510 | 58.9%731 | 1,241 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 41.7%524 | 57.0%717 | 1,257 |
| 2020 | R | 39.1%496 | 60.9%774 | 1,270 |
South Padre Island's permanent electorate of under 3,000 sits at the southern tip of a 34-mile barrier island, and its transient resort economy shapes a voter base that skews older and property-owning compared with the surrounding Cameron County majority.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 42.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.5 points.
A population of 2,891, a 76% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,472 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did South Padre Island, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, South Padre Island, Texas voted Republican by 20.5 points (R+20.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,275 votes cast, 501 went Democratic and 763 went Republican.
How many people live in South Padre Island, Texas?
South Padre Island, Texas has a population of 2,891 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in South Padre Island, Texas?
Median household income in South Padre Island, Texas is $70,472 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of South Padre Island, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in South Padre Island, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.