Huntsville, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.3% |
| 2008 | −8.5% |
| 2012 | −14.4% |
| 2016 | −12.8% |
| 2020 | −5.4% |
| 2024 | −13.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.0%Harris4,700 | 56.0%Trump6,121 | 1.0% | R+13.0 | R+7.6 | R+11.5 | 10,930 | |
| R | 46.5%Biden5,006 | 51.8%Trump5,585 | 1.7% | R+5.4 | D+7.4 | R+9.8 | 10,775 | |
| R | 40.3%Clinton3,819 | 53.1%Trump5,033 | 6.7% | R+12.8 | D+1.6 | R+14.9 | 9,487 | |
| R | 42.0%Obama3,859 | 56.4%Romney5,185 | 1.6% | R+14.4 | R+5.9 | R+18.3 | 9,188 | |
| R | 45.5%Obama4,559 | 54.0%McCain5,414 | 0.5% | R+8.5 | D+16.7 | R+15.8 | 10,026 | |
| R | 37.1%Kerry3,465 | 62.3%Bush5,826 | 0.6% | R+25.3 | — | R+22.8 | 9,345 |
Huntsville's workforce is shaped by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice headquarters and its surrounding units, making corrections employment a defining economic thread alongside the regional draw of Sam Houston State University.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 25.3 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.0 points.
A population of 47,864, a 49% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $47,529 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lufkin and Nacogdoches.
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Huntsville, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4835528/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.