Abilene, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −53.7% |
| 2008 | −42.0% |
| 2012 | −49.8% |
| 2016 | −45.1% |
| 2020 | −38.4% |
| 2024 | −43.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.8%Harris11,988 | 71.0%Trump30,630 | 1.2% | R+43.2 | R+4.8 | R+41.7 | 43,141 | |
| R | 30.0%Biden13,007 | 68.4%Trump29,684 | 1.6% | R+38.4 | D+6.7 | R+42.9 | 43,405 | |
| R | 24.5%Clinton9,012 | 69.7%Trump25,577 | 5.8% | R+45.1 | D+4.7 | R+47.2 | 36,709 | |
| R | 24.4%Obama8,664 | 74.2%Romney26,336 | 1.4% | R+49.8 | R+7.8 | R+53.6 | 35,500 | |
| R | 28.6%Obama11,363 | 70.6%McCain28,044 | 0.8% | R+42.0 | D+11.7 | R+49.3 | 39,720 | |
| R | 22.9%Kerry9,432 | 76.6%Bush31,500 | 0.4% | R+53.7 | — | R+51.2 | 41,102 |
Abilene anchors the Permian Basin's northern fringe, drawing a workforce split between energy, agriculture, and higher education that keeps its voter profile distinctly more conservative than Texas's largest metros by double-digit margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 53.7 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.2 points.
A population of 128,053, a 57% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,648 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wichita Falls and Amarillo.
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Abilene, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4801000/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.