Olivarez, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +30.2% |
| 2008 | +60.2% |
| 2012 | +62.5% |
| 2016 | +50.7% |
| 2020 | +21.9% |
| 2024 | −6.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 46.3%Harris369 | 52.6%Trump419 | 1.1% | R+6.3 | R+28.2 | R+4.8 | 797 | |
| D | 60.6%Biden445 | 38.7%Trump284 | 0.7% | D+21.9 | R+28.7 | D+17.5 | 734 | |
| D | 73.2%Clinton377 | 22.5%Trump116 | 4.3% | D+50.7 | R+11.8 | D+48.6 | 515 | |
| D | 80.7%Obama342 | 18.2%Romney77 | 1.2% | D+62.5 | D+2.3 | D+58.6 | 424 | |
| D | 79.4%Obama317 | 19.3%McCain77 | 1.3% | D+60.2 | D+29.9 | D+52.9 | 399 | |
| D | 65.1%Kerry196 | 34.9%Bush105 | 0.0% | D+30.2 | — | D+32.7 | 301 |
Olivarez is a census-designated place in the heavily Hispanic Rio Grande Valley, where voter registration patterns closely mirror those of surrounding Hidalgo County precincts, making it a reliable indicator of south Texas turnout trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 62.5 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 6.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 28.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.3 points.
A population of 6,326, a 0% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $64,599 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mila Doce and Donna.
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Olivarez, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4853934/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.