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County record · fips 12039 · Florida

GadsdenFL

Democratic ×13 since 1976reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Florida and national vote
2024 result
D+30.9
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
35–4
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/39
49% of its elections
Closest election
1988
D+3.1
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
1972-64.0 ptsRepublicans
1888+63.7 ptsDemocrats
1976+53.7 ptsDemocrats
1968+48.7 ptsDemocrats
1952-39.1 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
43,710
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$48,801
2024 dollars
Non-white
69%
Rural
81%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Jackson, FL · Leon, FL · Liberty, FL · Decatur, GA · Grady, GA