County record · fips 12005 · Florida
BayFL
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections
The Long Record
28 elections against the Florida and national vote
2024 result
R+47.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
17/28
61% of its elections
Closest election
1976
D+2.2
this countyFloridanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +69.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +62.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | -56.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -55.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -40.3 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
186,393
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$73,533
2024 dollars
Non-white
27%
Rural
14%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Calhoun, FL · Gulf, FL · Jackson, FL · Walton, FL · Washington, FL