Portland, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −56.3% |
| 2008 | −47.2% |
| 2012 | −51.2% |
| 2016 | −47.2% |
| 2020 | −44.1% |
| 2024 | −41.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.7%Harris2,278 | 70.2%Trump5,568 | 1.0% | R+41.5 | D+2.6 | R+40.0 | 7,928 | |
| R | 27.2%Biden2,167 | 71.3%Trump5,676 | 1.5% | R+44.1 | D+3.1 | R+48.5 | 7,964 | |
| R | 24.1%Clinton1,607 | 71.3%Trump4,754 | 4.6% | R+47.2 | D+4.0 | R+49.3 | 6,666 | |
| R | 23.8%Obama1,480 | 75.1%Romney4,660 | 1.1% | R+51.2 | R+4.0 | R+55.1 | 6,207 | |
| R | 26.2%Obama1,631 | 73.4%McCain4,574 | 0.4% | R+47.2 | D+9.1 | R+54.5 | 6,231 | |
| R | 21.6%Kerry1,346 | 78.0%Bush4,854 | 0.4% | R+56.3 | — | R+53.9 | 6,226 |
Portland sits on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay and has grown steadily as a bedroom community for Corpus Christi. San Patricio County leans reliably Republican in statewide races, and Portland's demographics broadly mirror that pattern.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 56.3 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 41.5 points.
A population of 20,543, a 51% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $83,865 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Guymon and Perryton.
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Portland, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4858904/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.