Liberty County, Florida: Deep Red Country
Florida · Presidential Elections 1884–2024
R+66.7
2024 Margin
R+6.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
8K
Population
Liberty County, Florida voted R+66.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,898 votes (82.89%). This represented a R+6.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+66.7
2020→2024 SwingR+6.3%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record32
Demographics
Population7,974
Median Age
39.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
15.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$51,723(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
74.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
17.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
79.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
7.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020EvangelicalStrongly R
28.4%(+11.9 vs US)
Black ProtestantStrongly D
16.0%(+13.8 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
3.1%(+1.1 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
1.4%(-3.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:39.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
19.2%↓
18-29Lean D, low turnout
8.9%↓
30-44Swing voters
23.2%↑
45-64Lean R, high turnout
34.9%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
13.8%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSConstructionVery high
15.0%Retail Trade
12.7%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.3%HealthcareVery low
5.0%EducationBelow avg
5.0%ManufacturingVery low
4.9%Political relevance:
Construction: Infrastructure focusHealthcare: ACA debatesManufacturing: Trade policy sensitive
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.2%(566) | 82.9%(2,898) | R+66.7 | R+6.3 |
| 2020 | 19.5%(694) | 79.9%(2,846) | R+60.4 | R+3.0 |
| 2016 | 19.8%(651) | 77.2%(2,543) | R+57.4 | R+16.0 |
| 2012 | 28.7%(942) | 70.1%(2,301) | R+41.4 | D+2.7 |
| 2008 | 27.3%(895) | 71.3%(2,339) | R+44.0 | R+15.7 |
| 2004 | 35.4%(1,070) | 63.8%(1,927) | R+28.4 | R+15.9 |
| 2000 | 42.2%(1,017) | 54.6%(1,317) | R+12.4 | R+10.4 |
| 1996 | 40.1%(868) | 42.2%(913) | R+2.1 | D+9.8 |
| 1992 | 31.8%(820) | 43.7%(1,126) | R+11.9 | D+20.8 |
| 1988 | 32.6%(709) | 65.3%(1,421) | R+32.7 | D+4.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.3%(539) | 81.4%(2,859) | R+66.0 | D+1.6 |
| 2022 | 15.6%(405) | 83.2%(2,164) | R+67.6 | R+14.3 |
| 2018 | 23.3%(632) | 76.7%(2,076) | R+53.3 | R+5.3 |
| 2016 | 23.3%(748) | 71.4%(2,290) | R+48.0 | R+49.5 |
| 2012 | 49.0%(1,587) | 47.5%(1,539) | D+1.5 | D+43.3 |
| 2010 | 13.8%(304) | 55.6%(1,228) | R+41.8 | R+80.2 |
| 2006 | 68.6%(1,243) | 30.3%(549) | D+38.3 | D+38.0 |
| 2004 | 49.1%(1,459) | 48.8%(1,448) | D+0.4 | R+17.4 |
| 2000 | 57.2%(1,375) | 39.5%(948) | D+17.8 | R+26.9 |
| 1998 | 72.3%(1,142) | 27.7%(437) | D+44.6 | D+89.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.2%(371) | 85.2%(2,234) | R+71.0 | R+13.9 |
| 2018 | 19.6%(527) | 76.8%(2,060) | R+57.2 | R+32.4 |
| 2014 | 33.7%(901) | 58.5%(1,562) | R+24.7 | R+26.1 |
| 2010 | 47.8%(1,050) | 46.5%(1,020) | D+1.4 | D+4.5 |
| 2006 | 46.8%(850) | 49.9%(907) | R+3.1 | R+24.1 |
| 2002 | 60.1%(1,433) | 39.1%(932) | D+21.0 | D+44.0 |
| 1998 | 38.4%(602) | 61.4%(962) | R+23.0 | R+21.0 |
| 1994 | 49.0%(947) | 51.0%(985) | R+2.0 | R+21.1 |
| 1990 | 59.5%(1,088) | 40.5%(739) | D+19.1 | D+30.5 |
| 1986 | 44.3%(690) | 55.7%(868) | R+11.4 | R+56.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(91.2%) | Other(4.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(63.4%) | Bernie Sanders(14.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(47.1%) | Hillary Clinton(38.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(44.4%) | Ted Cruz(31.7%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | John Edwards(41.2%) | Hillary Clinton(35.7%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee