Richland Hills, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −32.8% |
| 2008 | −32.2% |
| 2012 | −35.0% |
| 2016 | −34.2% |
| 2020 | −27.4% |
| 2024 | −27.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.8%Harris1,195 | 63.2%Trump2,109 | 1.0% | R+27.4 | ±0.0 | R+25.9 | 3,336 | |
| R | 35.6%Biden1,240 | 63.1%Trump2,195 | 1.3% | R+27.4 | D+6.7 | R+31.9 | 3,481 | |
| R | 30.5%Clinton915 | 64.7%Trump1,940 | 4.8% | R+34.2 | D+0.8 | R+36.3 | 2,999 | |
| R | 31.8%Obama914 | 66.8%Romney1,921 | 1.5% | R+35.0 | R+2.8 | R+38.9 | 2,877 | |
| R | 33.7%Obama1,057 | 66.0%McCain2,068 | 0.3% | R+32.2 | D+0.6 | R+39.5 | 3,135 | |
| R | 33.0%Kerry1,108 | 65.8%Bush2,211 | 1.2% | R+32.8 | — | R+30.4 | 3,358 |
Richland Hills sits almost entirely within a few square miles between Fort Worth and Hurst, giving it the close-quarters demographic mix typical of older Tarrant suburbs where recent cycles have shown tightening margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 35.0 points in 2012. The 2024 margin was 27.4 points.
A population of 8,493, a 64% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,721 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Highlands and Fruitvale.
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Richland Hills, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4861844/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.