County record · fips 12055 · Florida
HighlandsFL
Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1924–2024 · 26 elections
The Long Record
26 elections against the Florida and national vote
2024 result
R+41.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
17/26
65% of its elections
Closest election
1952
R+3.8
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +63.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -61.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +52.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -31.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -24.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
105,702
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$54,897
2024 dollars
Non-white
37%
Rural
20%
Age 65+
36%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
DeSoto, FL · Glades, FL · Hardee, FL · Okeechobee, FL · Polk, FL