Garland City, Texas
Leans Democratic — shifted 7.8pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 246K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 27.3% |
Hispanic / Latino | 42.7% |
Black / African American | 15.1% |
Asian | 12.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.6% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+7.2 |
| 2020 | Biden+15.0 |
| 2016 | Clinton+8.6 |
| 2012 | Romney+3.7 |
| 2008 | McCain+6.3 |
Garland City, Texas is a city that has a population of 246,018. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+7.2. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.4% | 45.2% | D+7.2 | R+7.8 |
| 2020 | 57.0% | 42.0% | D+15.0 | D+6.4 |
| 2016 | 52.2% | 43.7% | D+8.6 | D+12.3 |
| 2012 | 48.1% | 51.9% | R+3.7 | D+2.5 |
| 2008 | 46.6% | 52.9% | R+6.3 | — |
What defines Garland City?
Garland City has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (3D, 2R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2012
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 21.2 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
- Swung 7.8 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Garland City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 42.7% | 19.3% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 27.3% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 15.1% | 12.2% |
Asian | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.6% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Garland City? 246,018 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.