Potosi, Texas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −73.9% |
| 2008 | −74.1% |
| 2012 | −76.7% |
| 2016 | −76.8% |
| 2020 | −72.0% |
| 2024 | −72.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 13.2%Harris332 | 86.1%Trump2,166 | 0.8% | R+72.9 | R+0.9 | R+71.4 | 2,517 | |
| R | 13.4%Biden306 | 85.4%Trump1,952 | 1.3% | R+72.0 | D+4.8 | R+76.4 | 2,287 | |
| R | 9.8%Clinton179 | 86.6%Trump1,583 | 3.6% | R+76.8 | R+0.1 | R+78.9 | 1,828 | |
| R | 10.9%Obama169 | 87.6%Romney1,354 | 1.4% | R+76.7 | R+2.6 | R+80.6 | 1,545 | |
| R | 12.8%Obama159 | 86.9%McCain1,081 | 0.3% | R+74.1 | R+0.2 | R+81.4 | 1,244 | |
| R | 12.7%Kerry123 | 86.6%Bush841 | 0.7% | R+73.9 | — | R+71.5 | 971 |
Potosi sits in the Gulf South and Southern Plains. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 76.8 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 72.9 points.
A population of 4,322, a 59% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $121,543 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Potosi, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Potosi, Texas voted Republican by 72.9 points (R+72.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,517 votes cast, 332 went Democratic and 2,166 went Republican.
How many people live in Potosi, Texas?
Potosi, Texas has a population of 4,322 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Potosi, Texas?
Median household income in Potosi, Texas is $121,543 — above the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Potosi, Texas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Potosi, Texas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.