Gatesville, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −51.0% |
| 2008 | −50.0% |
| 2012 | −62.7% |
| 2016 | −67.1% |
| 2020 | −64.8% |
| 2024 | −67.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 15.5%Harris656 | 83.5%Trump3,523 | 1.0% | R+67.9 | R+3.2 | R+66.5 | 4,221 | |
| R | 17.0%Biden687 | 81.8%Trump3,298 | 1.2% | R+64.8 | D+2.4 | R+69.2 | 4,032 | |
| R | 14.7%Clinton473 | 81.8%Trump2,635 | 3.5% | R+67.1 | R+4.5 | R+69.2 | 3,220 | |
| R | 18.0%Obama538 | 80.6%Romney2,413 | 1.4% | R+62.7 | R+12.7 | R+66.5 | 2,992 | |
| R | 24.2%Obama742 | 74.2%McCain2,274 | 1.6% | R+50.0 | D+1.0 | R+57.3 | 3,065 | |
| R | 24.2%Kerry728 | 75.2%Bush2,259 | 0.6% | R+51.0 | — | R+48.5 | 3,004 |
Gatesville's economy and demographics are heavily shaped by the presence of multiple Texas Department of Criminal Justice units, making it one of the more institution-dependent small cities in central Texas.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 67.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 67.9 points.
A population of 16,228, a 50% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,217 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sulphur Springs and Sevierville.
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Gatesville, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4829168/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.