Richardson City, Texas
Leans Democratic — shifted 5.4pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 119K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 50.5% |
Hispanic / Latino | 17.2% |
Black / African American | 10.7% |
Asian | 17.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+11.1 |
| 2020 | Biden+16.5 |
| 2016 | Clinton+1.8 |
| 2012 | Romney+18.4 |
| 2008 | McCain+15.9 |
Richardson City, Texas is a city that has a population of 119,469. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+11.1. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.2% | 42.1% | D+11.1 | R+5.4 |
| 2020 | 57.5% | 41.0% | D+16.5 | D+14.7 |
| 2016 | 47.9% | 46.1% | D+1.8 | D+20.2 |
| 2012 | 40.8% | 59.2% | R+18.4 | R+2.5 |
| 2008 | 41.9% | 57.8% | R+15.9 | — |
What defines Richardson City?
Richardson City has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (3D, 2R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a plurality-minority electorate (50% nonwhite) where demographic change is reshaping the political map.
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Key Insights
- The 2016 election was decided by just 1.8 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2012
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 34.9 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | Richardson City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 50.5% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 17.2% | 19.3% |
Asian | 17.2% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 10.7% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Richardson City? 119,469 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.