Mercedes City, Texas
Leans Democratic — shifted 18.4pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 16K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 7.1% |
Hispanic / Latino | 91.9% |
Black / African American | 0.4% |
Asian | 0.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+5.1 |
| 2020 | Biden+23.6 |
| 2016 | Clinton+44.4 |
| 2012 | Obama+51.8 |
| 2008 | Obama+43.5 |
Mercedes City, Texas is a city that has a population of 16,258. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+5.1. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.1% | 47.0% | D+5.1 | R+18.4 |
| 2020 | 61.5% | 37.9% | D+23.6 | R+20.8 |
| 2016 | 70.5% | 26.1% | D+44.4 | R+7.4 |
| 2012 | 75.9% | 24.1% | D+51.8 | D+8.3 |
| 2008 | 70.9% | 27.4% | D+43.5 | — |
What defines Mercedes City?
Mercedes City has been trending Republican — 47pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Swung 18.4 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Shifted 46.7 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Mercedes City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 91.9% | 19.3% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 7.1% | 57.4% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Black / African American | 0.4% | 12.2% |
Asian | 0.2% | 6.0% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Mercedes City? 16,258 residents as of the 2020 Census.
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Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.