Copperas Cove, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −35.7% |
| 2008 | −15.0% |
| 2012 | −21.2% |
| 2016 | −22.1% |
| 2020 | −14.3% |
| 2024 | −20.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.8%Harris4,756 | 59.8%Trump7,320 | 1.4% | R+20.9 | R+6.6 | R+19.5 | 12,249 | |
| R | 41.8%Biden5,187 | 56.1%Trump6,962 | 2.1% | R+14.3 | D+7.8 | R+18.8 | 12,409 | |
| R | 35.7%Clinton3,394 | 57.8%Trump5,500 | 6.5% | R+22.1 | R+0.9 | R+24.2 | 9,511 | |
| R | 38.7%Obama3,302 | 59.9%Romney5,112 | 1.4% | R+21.2 | R+6.3 | R+25.1 | 8,530 | |
| R | 42.1%Obama4,045 | 57.1%McCain5,481 | 0.8% | R+15.0 | D+20.8 | R+22.2 | 9,601 | |
| R | 31.9%Kerry2,855 | 67.7%Bush6,049 | 0.4% | R+35.7 | — | R+33.3 | 8,941 |
Copperas Cove sits on the edge of one of the country's largest Army installations, and its electorate skews heavily toward active-duty families and veterans — a demographic mix that produces consistently high turnout relative to its size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 35.7 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.9 points.
A population of 37,947, a 52% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,225 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sherman and Greenville.
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Copperas Cove, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4816624/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.