South Houston City, Texas
Competitive — shifted 21.3pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 16K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 7.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 89.5% |
Black / African American | 2.4% |
Asian | 0.7% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+2.0 |
| 2020 | Biden+19.3 |
| 2016 | Clinton+42.5 |
| 2012 | Obama+24.9 |
| 2008 | Obama+9.3 |
South Houston City, Texas is a city that has a population of 16,153. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+2.0. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.5% | 50.5% | R+2.0 | R+21.3 |
| 2020 | 59.1% | 39.9% | D+19.3 | R+23.2 |
| 2016 | 69.3% | 26.8% | D+42.5 | D+17.6 |
| 2012 | 62.4% | 37.6% | D+24.9 | D+15.6 |
| 2008 | 53.8% | 44.5% | D+9.3 | — |
What defines South Houston City?
South Houston City flipped to Republicans in 2024 after voting the other way in 2020. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Swung 21.3 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2020, Republicans in 2024
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 44.5 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | South Houston City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 89.5% | 19.3% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 7.0% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 2.4% | 12.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.9% |
Asian | 0.7% | 6.0% |
Who lives in South Houston City? 16,153 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.