Hillsboro, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −37.3% |
| 2008 | −30.0% |
| 2012 | −37.0% |
| 2016 | −35.2% |
| 2020 | −33.8% |
| 2024 | −40.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.5%Harris754 | 69.5%Trump1,775 | 1.0% | R+40.0 | R+6.2 | R+38.5 | 2,554 | |
| R | 32.5%Biden799 | 66.3%Trump1,630 | 1.3% | R+33.8 | D+1.4 | R+38.2 | 2,460 | |
| R | 30.1%Clinton659 | 65.3%Trump1,429 | 4.6% | R+35.2 | D+1.8 | R+37.3 | 2,188 | |
| R | 30.8%Obama654 | 67.8%Romney1,438 | 1.3% | R+37.0 | R+7.0 | R+40.8 | 2,120 | |
| R | 34.3%Obama866 | 64.3%McCain1,624 | 1.4% | R+30.0 | D+7.3 | R+37.3 | 2,525 | |
| R | 31.4%Kerry790 | 68.6%Bush1,729 | 0.0% | R+37.3 | — | R+34.8 | 2,519 |
Hillsboro anchors Hill County as a mid-corridor stop along I-35 between Dallas and Waco, drawing a population that is majority Hispanic and Black — a demographic mix that distinguishes it from surrounding rural precincts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 40.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 40.0 points.
A population of 8,506, a 44% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,083 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Rupert and Liberty.
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Hillsboro, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4834088/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.