Sulphur Springs, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −44.9% |
| 2008 | −41.0% |
| 2012 | −50.3% |
| 2016 | −52.4% |
| 2020 | −51.7% |
| 2024 | −55.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 21.9%Harris1,424 | 77.4%Trump5,037 | 0.7% | R+55.5 | R+3.9 | R+54.1 | 6,506 | |
| R | 23.7%Biden1,543 | 75.3%Trump4,914 | 1.0% | R+51.7 | D+0.7 | R+56.1 | 6,524 | |
| R | 22.5%Clinton1,277 | 74.9%Trump4,256 | 2.6% | R+52.4 | R+2.1 | R+54.5 | 5,683 | |
| R | 24.3%Obama1,337 | 74.6%Romney4,109 | 1.1% | R+50.3 | R+9.3 | R+54.2 | 5,506 | |
| R | 29.1%Obama1,621 | 70.1%McCain3,907 | 0.8% | R+41.0 | D+3.9 | R+48.3 | 5,570 | |
| R | 27.3%Kerry1,467 | 72.3%Bush3,877 | 0.4% | R+44.9 | — | R+42.5 | 5,365 |
Sulphur Springs serves as the commercial hub of Hopkins County, where agriculture — particularly dairy farming — shapes both the local economy and a voting pattern that has trended heavily Republican in recent statewide cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 55.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 55.5 points.
A population of 16,401, a 65% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,397 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mineral Wells and Brownwood.
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Sulphur Springs, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4870904/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.