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County record · fips 12017 · Florida

CitrusFL

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1888–2024 · 35 elections

The Long Record

35 elections against the Florida and national vote
2024 result
R+46.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/35
60% of its elections
Closest election
1956
R+1.4
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
ElectionSwingToward
1928-63.6 ptsRepublicans
1976+62.9 ptsDemocrats
1932+55.1 ptsDemocrats
1892+36.5 ptsDemocrats
1948-32.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
162,472
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$56,546
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
25%
Age 65+
36%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Hernando, FL · Levy, FL · Marion, FL · Sumter, FL