Addison, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −24.3% |
| 2008 | −8.6% |
| 2012 | −10.3% |
| 2016 | +7.8% |
| 2020 | +21.6% |
| 2024 | +18.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 58.0%Harris3,955 | 40.0%Trump2,728 | 2.0% | D+18.0 | R+3.6 | D+19.5 | 6,816 | |
| D | 60.1%Biden4,383 | 38.5%Trump2,807 | 1.4% | D+21.6 | D+13.8 | D+17.2 | 7,292 | |
| D | 50.9%Clinton2,997 | 43.1%Trump2,537 | 6.1% | D+7.8 | D+18.1 | D+5.7 | 5,892 | |
| R | 44.1%Obama2,139 | 54.4%Romney2,639 | 1.4% | R+10.3 | R+1.7 | R+14.2 | 4,848 | |
| R | 45.6%Obama2,135 | 54.2%McCain2,537 | 0.3% | R+8.6 | D+15.7 | R+15.9 | 4,684 | |
| R | 37.8%Kerry1,639 | 62.2%Bush2,692 | 0.0% | R+24.3 | — | R+21.9 | 4,331 |
Addison sits entirely within Dallas County and punches above its weight in commercial density, with one of the highest restaurant-per-capita ratios in the U.S. — a demographic mix of young professionals and transient residents that historically depresses local voter turnout.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.6 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 24.3 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.0 points.
A population of 17,290, a 43% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,854 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Farmers Branch and Heartland.
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Addison, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4801240/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.