Belton, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −53.5% |
| 2008 | −42.8% |
| 2012 | −52.6% |
| 2016 | −45.6% |
| 2020 | −38.6% |
| 2024 | −39.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.6%Harris2,697 | 68.8%Trump6,269 | 1.5% | R+39.2 | R+0.6 | R+37.8 | 9,107 | |
| R | 30.1%Biden2,506 | 68.7%Trump5,722 | 1.3% | R+38.6 | D+7.0 | R+43.0 | 8,335 | |
| R | 23.9%Clinton1,454 | 69.5%Trump4,222 | 6.6% | R+45.6 | D+7.0 | R+47.7 | 6,075 | |
| R | 22.9%Obama1,203 | 75.5%Romney3,962 | 1.5% | R+52.6 | R+9.8 | R+56.4 | 5,246 | |
| R | 28.3%Obama1,532 | 71.0%McCain3,850 | 0.7% | R+42.8 | D+10.8 | R+50.0 | 5,422 | |
| R | 23.2%Kerry1,251 | 76.8%Bush4,135 | 0.0% | R+53.5 | — | R+51.1 | 5,386 |
Belton serves as the administrative core of Bell County, a mid-size Texas market where University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's student population and proximity to Fort Cavazos shape both demographics and turnout patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 53.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.2 points.
A population of 24,356, a 57% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,130 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wright and Alvin.
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Belton, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4807492/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.