Wichita Falls, TX
Safe Republican — 149K residents — 3 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 65.6% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(17) | 19.0% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 9.4% |
▶Asian(6) | 2.1% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(5) | 0.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(6) | 0.7% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(4) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.0% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 42.7% | 63.5% |
| Catholic | 16.6% | 24.6% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Black Protestant | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Non-religious | 32.7% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+51.0 |
| 2020 | Trump+48.1 |
| 2016 | Trump+55.0 |
| 2012 | Romney+51.5 |
| 2008 | McCain+42.8 |
| 2004 | Bush+45.2 |
| 2000 | Bush+33.7 |
| 1996 | Dole+12.1 |
| 1992 | Bush+1.6 |
Wichita Falls, TX is a metro area that has a population of 149,358. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+51.0. Akashic Edge tracks 38 presidential elections here, dating back to 1876.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.0% | 75.0% | R+51.0 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 25.1% | 73.3% | R+48.1 | D+6.9 |
| 2016 | 20.5% | 75.5% | R+55.0 | R+3.5 |
| 2012 | 23.5% | 75.0% | R+51.5 | R+8.7 |
| 2008 | 28.2% | 71.0% | R+42.8 | D+2.4 |
| 2004 | 27.1% | 72.4% | R+45.2 | R+11.5 |
| 2000 | 32.3% | 66.0% | R+33.7 | R+21.6 |
| 1996 | 39.2% | 51.2% | R+12.1 | R+10.5 |
| 1992 | 36.4% | 38.0% | R+1.6 | D+9.5 |
| 1988 | 44.1% | 55.2% | R+11.1 | D+17.2 |
| 1984 | 35.7% | 64.0% | R+28.3 | R+17.8 |
| 1980 | 43.5% | 54.1% | R+10.6 | R+21.0 |
| 1976 | 55.0% | 44.5% | D+10.4 | D+48.7 |
| 1972 | 30.2% | 68.4% | R+38.3 | R+50.5 |
| 1968 | 46.9% | 34.7% | D+12.2 | R+29.0 |
| 1964 | 70.6% | 29.4% | D+41.2 | D+30.7 |
| 1960 | 55.1% | 44.7% | D+10.4 | D+5.0 |
| 1956 | 52.6% | 47.2% | D+5.4 | R+2.3 |
| 1952 | 53.8% | 46.1% | D+7.7 | R+54.1 |
| 1948 | 78.6% | 16.8% | D+61.8 | — |
What defines Wichita Falls, TX?
Wichita Falls, TX voted overwhelmingly Republican in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 38 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 51.0% margin
- College attainment is 25% — 8pp below the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Republican lean nationally
Who Lives Here
| Group | Wichita Falls, TX | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 65.6% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(17) | 19.0% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 9.4% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.0% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 2.1% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(6) | 0.7% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(5) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(4) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -43.3pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.7% | 63.5% | — | — | |
| 16.6% | 24.6% | — | — | |
| 4.2% | 6.3% | — | — | |
| 2.3% | 3.4% | — | — | |
| 1.4% | 2.1% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.2% | 1.8% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 32.7% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area? 149,358 residents across 3 counties.
Demographics
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 8pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+9 on average nationally.
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.
Turnout in Wichita Falls, TX
How competitive is Wichita Falls, TX?
Do voters in Wichita Falls, TX split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+51.0 | R+48.1 | 3.0pp |