Hidalgo County, TX
TX · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Hidalgo County, TX (Texas) voted R+2.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 110,760 votes (50.98%) to 104,517 (48.11%) for Harris.
This represents a R+19.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Hidalgo County is classified as a competitive Republican county. Hidalgo County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024. The county has a population of approximately 891,977.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.1%(104,517) | 51.0%(110,760) | R+2.9 | R+19.9 |
| 2020 | 58.0%(128,199) | 41.0%(90,527) | D+17.1 | R+23.2 |
| 2016 | 68.1%(118,809) | 27.9%(48,642) | D+40.2 | R+1.5 |
| 2012 | 70.3%(97,969) | 28.6%(39,865) | D+41.7 | D+3.0 |
| 2008 | 69.0%(90,261) | 30.3%(39,668) | D+38.7 | D+28.6 |
| 2004 | 54.9%(62,369) | 44.8%(50,931) | D+10.1 | R+12.8 |
| 2000 | 60.8%(61,390) | 37.9%(38,301) | D+22.8 | R+14.8 |
| 1996 | 66.5%(56,335) | 28.8%(24,437) | D+37.6 | D+10.2 |
| 1992 | 58.1%(51,205) | 30.6%(26,976) | D+27.5 | R+2.4 |
| 1988 | 64.8%(54,330) | 34.9%(29,246) | D+29.9 | D+18.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hidalgo County, TX • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.0%(110,139) | 47.9%(101,458) | D+4.1 | R+11.5 |
| 2020 | 55.8%(116,962) | 40.2%(84,284) | D+15.6 | R+22.6 |
| 2018 | 68.8%(104,416) | 30.6%(46,505) | D+38.2 | D+14.0 |
| 2014 | 59.2%(46,112) | 35.0%(27,303) | D+24.1 | R+10.9 |
| 2012 | 66.4%(88,391) | 31.3%(41,671) | D+35.1 | R+6.7 |
| 2008 | 70.0%(88,539) | 28.3%(35,720) | D+41.8 | D+31.1 |
| 2006 | 54.3%(25,214) | 43.7%(20,274) | D+10.6 | R+32.7 |
| 2002 | 71.0%(48,367) | 27.7%(18,862) | D+43.3 | D+35.0 |
| 2000 | 53.2%(49,159) | 44.9%(41,436) | D+8.4 | R+24.5 |
| 1996 | 66.0%(54,317) | 33.2%(27,288) | D+32.9 | D+15.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58.5%(82,671) | 40.2%(56,783) | D+18.3 | R+7.2 |
| 2018 | 62.2%(93,935) | 36.7%(55,421) | D+25.5 | R+2.4 |
| 2014 | 62.7%(50,303) | 34.8%(27,909) | D+27.9 | R+7.2 |
| 2010 | 66.8%(48,895) | 31.8%(23,232) | D+35.1 | D+25.9 |
| 2006 | 42.7%(20,404) | 33.5%(16,029) | D+9.1 | R+28.2 |
| 2002 | 68.2%(48,964) | 30.8%(22,108) | D+37.4 | D+43.7 |
| 1998 | 46.6%(22,305) | 52.9%(25,325) | R+6.3 | R+34.8 |
| 1994 | 64.1%(39,026) | 35.6%(21,676) | D+28.5 | D+1.7 |
| 1990 | 62.5%(33,167) | 35.7%(18,942) | D+26.8 | D+6.9 |
| 1986 | 59.5%(29,532) | 39.6%(19,663) | D+19.9 | R+7.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab