Abernathy, Texas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −55.3% |
| 2008 | −47.2% |
| 2012 | −55.9% |
| 2016 | −61.0% |
| 2020 | −62.0% |
| 2024 | −62.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 18.5%Harris220 | 80.8%Trump962 | 0.8% | R+62.3 | R+0.3 | R+60.8 | 1,191 | |
| R | 18.3%Biden209 | 80.4%Trump916 | 1.3% | R+62.0 | R+1.0 | R+66.5 | 1,140 | |
| R | 17.6%Clinton174 | 78.6%Trump776 | 3.7% | R+61.0 | R+5.1 | R+63.1 | 987 | |
| R | 21.3%Obama193 | 77.2%Romney698 | 1.4% | R+55.9 | R+8.7 | R+59.7 | 904 | |
| R | 24.8%Obama257 | 72.0%McCain747 | 3.3% | R+47.2 | D+8.1 | R+54.5 | 1,038 | |
| R | 21.8%Kerry230 | 77.1%Bush815 | 1.1% | R+55.3 | — | R+52.9 | 1,057 |
Abernathy sits in Hale County's cotton-and-grain belt, where rural economic pressures and a majority-Hispanic population create a demographic mix that doesn't fit neatly into statewide partisan patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 62.3 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 62.3 points.
A population of 3,278, a 54% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $87,531 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Abernathy, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Abernathy, Texas voted Republican by 62.3 points (R+62.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,191 votes cast, 220 went Democratic and 962 went Republican.
How many people live in Abernathy, Texas?
Abernathy, Texas has a population of 3,278 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Abernathy, Texas?
Median household income in Abernathy, Texas is $87,531 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Abernathy, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Abernathy, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.