County record · fips 12105 · Florida
PolkFL
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Florida and national vote
2024 result
R+20.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/39
56% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+0.9
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 | +70.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +60.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -58.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1896 | -45.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1892 | +32.7 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
790,694
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$65,978
2024 dollars
Non-white
49%
Rural
11%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Hardee, FL · Highlands, FL · Hillsborough, FL · Lake, FL · Osceola, FL · Pasco, FL · Sumter, FL