Monroe County, Florida, FL
Florida · Presidential Elections 1884–2024
R+18.3
2024 Margin
R+10.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
83K
Population
Monroe County, Florida voted R+18.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 26,064 votes (58.57%). This represented a R+10.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+18.3
2020→2024 SwingR+10.3%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record35
Demographics
Population82,874
Median Age
48.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
37.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$80,111(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
64.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
24.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
63.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
15.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
33.8%(+15.1 vs US)
Evangelical
9.6%(-6.9 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
3.2%(-2.0 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
2.0%
Black Protestant
1.9%
Age Distribution
Median:48.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
15.6%↓
18-29
5.6%↓
30-44
17.8%
45-64
36.7%↑
65+
24.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSEducationVery high
21.6%Professional Services
11.9%Retail Trade
9.5%ConstructionAbove avg
9.1%HealthcareVery low
5.9%ManufacturingVery low
2.7%Political relevance:
Education: Union strongholdHealthcare: ACA debatesManufacturing: Trade policy sensitive
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.3%(17,933) | 58.6%(26,064) | R+18.3 | R+10.3 |
| 2020 | 45.6%(21,881) | 53.5%(25,693) | R+7.9 | R+1.0 |
| 2016 | 44.7%(18,971) | 51.6%(21,904) | R+6.9 | R+7.3 |
| 2012 | 49.7%(19,404) | 49.3%(19,234) | D+0.4 | R+4.5 |
| 2008 | 51.9%(20,907) | 47.0%(18,933) | D+4.9 | D+4.4 |
| 2004 | 49.7%(19,654) | 49.2%(19,467) | D+0.5 | R+0.8 |
| 2000 | 48.6%(16,487) | 47.4%(16,063) | D+1.3 | R+8.5 |
| 1996 | 46.9%(15,251) | 37.1%(12,076) | D+9.8 | D+7.8 |
| 1992 | 36.3%(10,450) | 34.4%(9,898) | D+1.9 | D+23.8 |
| 1988 | 38.5%(10,157) | 60.3%(15,928) | R+21.9 | D+13.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.1%(18,227) | 57.9%(25,069) | R+15.8 | D+2.4 |
| 2022 | 40.9%(13,756) | 59.1%(19,897) | R+18.3 | R+18.3 |
| 2018 | 50.0%(18,051) | 50.0%(18,035) | D+0.0 | D+7.2 |
| 2016 | 46.4%(18,738) | 53.6%(21,629) | R+7.2 | R+14.0 |
| 2012 | 53.4%(19,506) | 46.6%(17,013) | D+6.8 | D+52.1 |
| 2010 | 27.4%(4,252) | 72.6%(11,282) | R+45.3 | R+69.3 |
| 2006 | 62.0%(14,534) | 38.0%(8,893) | D+24.1 | D+21.7 |
| 2004 | 51.2%(18,961) | 48.8%(18,075) | D+2.4 | R+3.4 |
| 2000 | 52.9%(16,588) | 47.1%(14,778) | D+5.8 | R+21.7 |
| 1998 | 63.8%(13,363) | 36.3%(7,600) | D+27.5 | D+61.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.4%(13,314) | 60.6%(20,479) | R+21.2 | R+17.5 |
| 2018 | 48.1%(17,176) | 51.9%(18,509) | R+3.7 | R+8.2 |
| 2014 | 52.2%(14,305) | 47.8%(13,096) | D+4.4 | D+4.5 |
| 2010 | 49.9%(12,577) | 50.1%(12,608) | R+0.1 | D+2.0 |
| 2006 | 48.9%(11,390) | 51.1%(11,882) | R+2.1 | D+4.7 |
| 2002 | 46.6%(11,832) | 53.4%(13,567) | R+6.8 | D+3.7 |
| 1998 | 44.8%(9,424) | 55.2%(11,630) | R+10.5 | R+24.0 |
| 1994 | 56.8%(13,232) | 43.3%(10,086) | D+13.5 | R+9.3 |
| 1990 | 61.4%(11,179) | 38.6%(7,034) | D+22.8 | D+41.0 |
| 1986 | 40.9%(7,793) | 59.1%(11,275) | R+18.3 | R+55.2 |
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(77.8%) | Nikki Haley(18.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(60.6%) | Bernie Sanders(23.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.3%) | Bernie Sanders(42.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(53.9%) | Marco Rubio(24.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.6%) | Barack Obama(30.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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