Rio Hondo City, Texas
Safe Republican — shifted 11.1pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 2K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 9.5% |
Hispanic / Latino | 89.3% |
Black / African American | 0.3% |
Asian | 0.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+21.8 |
| 2020 | Trump+10.7 |
| 2016 | Clinton+6.1 |
| 2012 | Obama+19.4 |
| 2008 | Obama+14.0 |
Rio Hondo City, Texas is a city that has a population of 2,021. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+21.8. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.8% | 60.6% | R+21.8 | R+11.1 |
| 2020 | 44.4% | 55.0% | R+10.7 | R+16.7 |
| 2016 | 51.4% | 45.3% | D+6.1 | R+13.4 |
| 2012 | 59.7% | 40.3% | D+19.4 | D+5.4 |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 41.9% | D+14.0 | — |
What defines Rio Hondo City?
Rio Hondo City has been trending Republican — 41pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 21.8% margin
- Swung 11.1 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2016, Republicans in 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Rio Hondo City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 89.3% | 19.3% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 9.5% | 57.4% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Black / African American | 0.3% | 12.2% |
Asian | 0.2% | 6.0% |
Who lives in Rio Hondo City? 2,021 residents as of the 2020 Census.
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