HarrisDemocratic61.9%1,303TrumpRepublican35.5%746OtherAll other candidates2.6%55
D+26.5- Lead
- 557
- Total
- 2,104
- vs nation
- D+27.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic63.7%1,527TrumpRepublican34.5%827OtherAll other candidates1.9%45
D+29.2- Lead
- 700
- Total
- 2,399
- vs nation
- D+24.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic56.6%1,182TrumpRepublican37.3%780OtherAll other candidates6.1%128
D+19.2- Lead
- 402
- Total
- 2,090
- vs nation
- D+17.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic47.1%978RomneyRepublican49.2%1,021OtherAll other candidates3.7%76
R+2.1- Lead
- 43
- Total
- 2,075
- vs nation
- R+5.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.2%1,194McCainRepublican43.4%923OtherAll other candidates0.4%8
D+12.8- Lead
- 271
- Total
- 2,125
- vs nation
- D+5.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic49.7%1,028BushRepublican48.1%994OtherAll other candidates2.2%45
D+1.6- Lead
- 34
- Total
- 2,067
- vs nation
- D+4.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+26.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,2852024 5-year
- Median household income
- $198,1252024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 82.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 10.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+29.2 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+2.1 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | +12.8% |
| 2012 | −2.1% |
| 2016 | +19.2% |
| 2020 | +29.2% |
| 2024 | +26.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 61.9%Harris1,303 | 35.5%Trump746 | 2.6% | D+26.5 | R+2.7 | D+27.9 | 2,104 | |
| D | 63.7%Biden1,527 | 34.5%Trump827 | 1.9% | D+29.2 | D+9.9 | D+24.7 | 2,399 | |
| D | 56.6%Clinton1,182 | 37.3%Trump780 | 6.1% | D+19.2 | D+21.3 | D+17.1 | 2,090 | |
| R | 47.1%Obama978 | 49.2%Romney1,021 | 3.7% | R+2.1 | R+14.8 | R+5.9 | 2,075 | |
| D | 56.2%Obama1,194 | 43.4%McCain923 | 0.4% | D+12.8 | D+11.1 | D+5.5 | 2,125 | |
| D | 49.7%Kerry1,028 | 48.1%Bush994 | 2.2% | D+1.6 | — | D+4.1 | 2,067 |
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 | D | 63.4%1,347 | 36.6%779 | 2,126 |
| 2020 | D | 59.8%1,398 | 40.2%941 | 2,339 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 63.1%1,328 | 35.5%748 | 2,106 |
| 2020 | D | 58.5%1,378 | 41.5%977 | 2,355 |
West Lake Hills is a small, wealthy city embedded within the Austin metro, where its high-income, highly educated population has produced some of the most closely watched suburban voting shifts in recent Texas election cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 29.2 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 2.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 26.5 points.
A population of 3,285, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $198,125 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did West Lake Hills, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, West Lake Hills, Texas voted Democratic by 26.5 points (D+26.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,104 votes cast, 1,303 went Democratic and 746 went Republican.
When did West Lake Hills, Texas last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which West Lake Hills, Texas voted Republican was 2012.
How many people live in West Lake Hills, Texas?
West Lake Hills, Texas has a population of 3,285 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in West Lake Hills, Texas?
Median household income in West Lake Hills, Texas is $198,125 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of West Lake Hills, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in West Lake Hills, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.