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County record · fips 12071 · Florida

LeeFL

Republican ×20 since 1948reported 1888–2024 · 35 elections

The Long Record

35 elections against the Florida and national vote
2024 result
R+28.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/35
54% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+9.4
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
1932+72.8 ptsDemocrats
1896-51.7 ptsRepublicans
1928-48.9 ptsRepublicans
1976+48.4 ptsDemocrats
1892+44.7 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
817,666
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$76,107
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
4%
Age 65+
29%

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

Neighbouring counties

Charlotte, FL · Collier, FL · Hendry, FL