Robstown, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +46.5% |
| 2008 | +46.3% |
| 2012 | +61.9% |
| 2016 | +58.2% |
| 2020 | +34.1% |
| 2024 | +20.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 60.1%Harris1,736 | 39.3%Trump1,136 | 0.6% | D+20.8 | R+13.3 | D+22.2 | 2,889 | |
| D | 66.7%Biden2,288 | 32.6%Trump1,119 | 0.6% | D+34.1 | R+24.1 | D+29.7 | 3,428 | |
| D | 77.9%Clinton2,532 | 19.7%Trump641 | 2.4% | D+58.2 | R+3.7 | D+56.1 | 3,250 | |
| D | 80.3%Obama2,610 | 18.3%Romney596 | 1.4% | D+61.9 | D+15.7 | D+58.1 | 3,252 | |
| D | 72.6%Obama2,272 | 26.3%McCain823 | 1.1% | D+46.3 | R+0.2 | D+39.0 | 3,131 | |
| D | 72.8%Kerry2,583 | 26.3%Bush933 | 0.9% | D+46.5 | — | D+49.0 | 3,547 |
Robstown sits in Nueces County with a population that is roughly 90% Hispanic, making it a key barometer for Latino turnout patterns in statewide and congressional races across the Coastal Bend region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 61.9 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 13.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 20.8 points.
A population of 10,236, a 2% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $34,436 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Nogales and Raymondville.
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Robstown, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4862600/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.