Laureles, Texas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −16.5% |
| 2008 | +12.9% |
| 2012 | +12.5% |
| 2016 | +17.2% |
| 2020 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | −19.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.8%Harris441 | 59.0%Trump654 | 1.2% | R+19.2 | R+22.6 | R+17.8 | 1,108 | |
| D | 51.2%Biden538 | 47.9%Trump503 | 0.9% | D+3.3 | R+13.9 | R+1.1 | 1,050 | |
| D | 56.1%Clinton437 | 38.9%Trump303 | 5.0% | D+17.2 | D+4.7 | D+15.1 | 779 | |
| D | 55.7%Obama352 | 43.2%Romney273 | 1.1% | D+12.5 | R+0.4 | D+8.6 | 632 | |
| D | 55.0%Obama341 | 42.1%McCain261 | 2.9% | D+12.9 | D+29.4 | D+5.6 | 620 | |
| R | 41.3%Kerry213 | 57.8%Bush298 | 1.0% | R+16.5 | — | R+14.0 | 516 |
Laureles sits in the Gulf South and Southern Plains. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 17.2 points in 2016 and a Republican high of 19.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 22.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.2 points.
A population of 4,224, a 1% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $34,771 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Laureles, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Laureles, Texas voted Republican by 19.2 points (R+19.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,108 votes cast, 441 went Democratic and 654 went Republican.
When did Laureles, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Laureles, Texas voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Laureles, Texas?
Laureles, Texas has a population of 4,224 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Laureles, Texas?
Median household income in Laureles, Texas is $34,771 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Laureles, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Laureles, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.