Weslaco City, Texas
Competitive — shifted 18.6pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 40K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 9.1% |
Hispanic / Latino | 89.1% |
Black / African American | 0.6% |
Asian | 1.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+1.7 |
| 2020 | Biden+16.9 |
| 2016 | Clinton+33.6 |
| 2012 | Obama+38.5 |
| 2008 | Obama+34.5 |
Weslaco City, Texas is a city that has a population of 40,160. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+1.7. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.7% | 50.4% | R+1.7 | R+18.6 |
| 2020 | 58.2% | 41.3% | D+16.9 | R+16.7 |
| 2016 | 64.8% | 31.1% | D+33.6 | R+4.9 |
| 2012 | 69.3% | 30.7% | D+38.5 | D+4.1 |
| 2008 | 66.7% | 32.3% | D+34.5 | — |
What defines Weslaco City?
Weslaco City has been trending Republican — 40pp 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
- The 2024 election was decided by just 1.7 points — razor-thin
- Swung 18.6 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2020, Republicans in 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Weslaco City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 89.1% | 19.3% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 9.1% | 57.4% |
Asian | 1.0% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Black / African American | 0.6% | 12.2% |
Who lives in Weslaco City? 40,160 residents as of the 2020 Census.
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