Mineral Wells, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −39.5% |
| 2008 | −35.2% |
| 2012 | −46.0% |
| 2016 | −50.3% |
| 2020 | −51.8% |
| 2024 | −53.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22.7%Harris1,104 | 76.4%Trump3,719 | 0.9% | R+53.7 | R+1.9 | R+52.2 | 4,869 | |
| R | 23.6%Biden1,142 | 75.4%Trump3,643 | 1.0% | R+51.8 | R+1.4 | R+56.2 | 4,831 | |
| R | 23.0%Clinton924 | 73.4%Trump2,944 | 3.6% | R+50.3 | R+4.3 | R+52.4 | 4,012 | |
| R | 26.2%Obama961 | 72.2%Romney2,649 | 1.6% | R+46.0 | R+10.8 | R+49.9 | 3,667 | |
| R | 31.3%Obama1,294 | 66.5%McCain2,749 | 2.2% | R+35.2 | D+4.3 | R+42.5 | 4,132 | |
| R | 29.5%Kerry1,258 | 69.0%Bush2,940 | 1.4% | R+39.5 | — | R+37.0 | 4,259 |
Mineral Wells grew around its mineral-water tourism industry in the early 20th century, then shifted toward military and manufacturing employment. The closure of Fort Wolters in 1973 left a demographic and economic imprint still visible in its voting patterns and slow population recovery.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 53.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.7 points.
A population of 15,244, a 63% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $55,929 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sulphur Springs and Vernon.
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Mineral Wells, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4848684/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.