Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −23.9% |
| 2008 | −38.3% |
| 2012 | −49.2% |
| 2016 | −60.9% |
| 2020 | −66.3% |
| 2024 | −66.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 16.6%Harris304 | 83.1%Trump1,522 | 0.3% | R+66.5 | R+0.2 | R+65.0 | 1,831 | |
| R | 16.5%Biden295 | 82.8%Trump1,479 | 0.7% | R+66.3 | R+5.4 | R+70.7 | 1,786 | |
| R | 18.9%Clinton239 | 79.8%Trump1,010 | 1.3% | R+60.9 | R+11.7 | R+63.0 | 1,266 | |
| R | 24.7%Obama255 | 73.9%Romney762 | 1.4% | R+49.2 | R+10.9 | R+53.0 | 1,031 | |
| R | 30.0%Obama359 | 68.3%McCain817 | 1.7% | R+38.3 | R+14.4 | R+45.6 | 1,196 | |
| R | 38.1%Kerry653 | 61.9%Bush1,063 | 0.0% | R+23.9 | — | R+21.4 | 1,716 |
Bolivar Peninsula sits on a narrow coastal spit northeast of Galveston, repeatedly reshaped by hurricanes — most devastatingly Ike in 2008 — leaving a small, transient population that skews heavily toward seasonal and second-home occupancy.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 66.5 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 66.5 points.
A population of 2,951, a 76% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,547 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bolivar Peninsula, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bolivar Peninsula, Texas voted Republican by 66.5 points (R+66.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,831 votes cast, 304 went Democratic and 1,522 went Republican.
How many people live in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas?
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas has a population of 2,951 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas?
Median household income in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas is $75,547 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Bolivar Peninsula, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.