Merkel, Texas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −53.4% |
| 2008 | −49.7% |
| 2012 | −61.5% |
| 2016 | −67.3% |
| 2020 | −69.7% |
| 2024 | −73.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 13.0%Harris145 | 86.7%Trump967 | 0.3% | R+73.7 | R+4.0 | R+72.3 | 1,115 | |
| R | 14.9%Biden161 | 84.6%Trump915 | 0.6% | R+69.7 | R+2.4 | R+74.1 | 1,082 | |
| R | 15.2%Clinton134 | 82.5%Trump729 | 2.4% | R+67.3 | R+5.8 | R+69.4 | 884 | |
| R | 18.6%Obama149 | 80.0%Romney642 | 1.4% | R+61.5 | R+11.8 | R+65.3 | 802 | |
| R | 24.3%Obama218 | 74.0%McCain664 | 1.7% | R+49.7 | D+3.7 | R+57.0 | 897 | |
| R | 23.3%Kerry224 | 76.7%Bush737 | 0.0% | R+53.4 | — | R+50.9 | 961 |
Merkel sits in the Gulf South and Southern Plains. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 73.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 73.7 points.
A population of 2,699, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,500 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Merkel, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Merkel, Texas voted Republican by 73.7 points (R+73.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,115 votes cast, 145 went Democratic and 967 went Republican.
How many people live in Merkel, Texas?
Merkel, Texas has a population of 2,699 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Merkel, Texas?
Median household income in Merkel, Texas is $73,500 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Merkel, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Merkel, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.