West, Texas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −30.1% |
| 2008 | −34.9% |
| 2012 | −54.1% |
| 2016 | −62.0% |
| 2020 | −66.7% |
| 2024 | −71.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 13.8%Harris181 | 85.7%Trump1,123 | 0.5% | R+71.9 | R+5.2 | R+70.4 | 1,311 | |
| R | 16.4%Biden195 | 83.0%Trump989 | 0.6% | R+66.7 | R+4.7 | R+71.1 | 1,191 | |
| R | 17.8%Clinton167 | 79.8%Trump748 | 2.3% | R+62.0 | R+7.9 | R+64.1 | 937 | |
| R | 22.3%Obama211 | 76.4%Romney722 | 1.3% | R+54.1 | R+19.2 | R+57.9 | 945 | |
| R | 32.2%Obama326 | 67.1%McCain679 | 0.7% | R+34.9 | R+4.8 | R+42.2 | 1,012 | |
| R | 34.4%Kerry377 | 64.4%Bush707 | 1.2% | R+30.1 | — | R+27.6 | 1,097 |
West sits in the Gulf South and Southern Plains. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 71.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 71.9 points.
A population of 2,576, a 68% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,875 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did West, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, West, Texas voted Republican by 71.9 points (R+71.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,311 votes cast, 181 went Democratic and 1,123 went Republican.
How many people live in West, Texas?
West, Texas has a population of 2,576 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in West, Texas?
Median household income in West, Texas is $61,875 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of West, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in West, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.