Yoakum, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −49.4% |
| 2008 | −52.1% |
| 2012 | −60.4% |
| 2016 | −66.3% |
| 2020 | −65.5% |
| 2024 | −70.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 14.6%Harris311 | 85.2%Trump1,819 | 0.3% | R+70.6 | R+5.1 | R+69.1 | 2,136 | |
| R | 17.1%Biden331 | 82.5%Trump1,602 | 0.4% | R+65.5 | D+0.8 | R+69.9 | 1,941 | |
| R | 16.1%Clinton279 | 82.4%Trump1,426 | 1.4% | R+66.3 | R+5.9 | R+68.4 | 1,730 | |
| R | 19.4%Obama316 | 79.7%Romney1,301 | 0.9% | R+60.4 | R+8.2 | R+64.2 | 1,632 | |
| R | 23.1%Obama397 | 75.2%McCain1,293 | 1.7% | R+52.1 | R+2.8 | R+59.4 | 1,719 | |
| R | 24.9%Kerry451 | 74.2%Bush1,346 | 0.9% | R+49.4 | — | R+46.9 | 1,813 |
Yoakum sits at the junction of DeWitt and Lavaca counties, its economy historically tied to cattle processing and leather goods. Latino residents now make up a majority of the population, a shift that has gradually moved local registration patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 70.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 70.6 points.
A population of 5,846, a 34% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $46,810 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sealy and El Campo.
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Yoakum, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4880560/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.