Pinellas County, Florida: Professional Migration
Florida · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+5.2
2024 Margin
R+5.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
959K
Population
Pinellas County, Florida voted R+5.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 269,472 votes (51.89%). This represented a R+5.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
2.9
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+5.2
2020→2024 SwingR+5.4%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population959,107
Median Age
48.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
48.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$66,406(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
71.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
9.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
69.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.7%(242,452) | 51.9%(269,472) | R+5.2 | -5.4 |
| 2020 | 49.6%(277,450) | 49.4%(276,209) | D+0.2 | +1.3 |
| 2016 | 47.5%(233,701) | 48.6%(239,201) | R+1.1 | -6.8 |
| 2012 | 52.2%(239,104) | 46.6%(213,258) | D+5.7 | -2.6 |
| 2008 | 53.6%(248,299) | 45.3%(210,066) | D+8.3 | +8.3 |
| 2004 | 49.5%(225,460) | 49.6%(225,686) | R+0.1 | -4.0 |
| 2000 | 50.4%(200,657) | 46.4%(184,849) | D+4.0 | -4.7 |
| 1996 | 49.1%(184,748) | 40.4%(152,155) | D+8.7 | +8.3 |
| 1992 | 38.0%(160,528) | 37.6%(159,121) | D+0.3 | +16.4 |
| 1988 | 41.7%(152,420) | 57.8%(211,049) | R+16.1 | +14.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.2%(241,729) | 49.8%(260,571) | R+3.6 | +3.9 |
| 2022 | 45.5%(192,058) | 53.0%(223,747) | R+7.5 | -12.8 |
| 2018 | 52.6%(228,712) | 47.4%(205,935) | D+5.2 | +8.0 |
| 2016 | 46.0%(222,928) | 48.8%(236,421) | R+2.8 | -24.3 |
| 2012 | 59.1%(263,427) | 37.6%(167,380) | D+21.6 | +44.5 |
| 2010 | 16.8%(51,629) | 39.7%(122,339) | R+23.0 | -51.8 |
| 2006 | 63.5%(182,572) | 34.6%(99,572) | D+28.9 | +20.6 |
| 2004 | 52.8%(234,451) | 44.5%(197,640) | D+8.3 | -1.9 |
| 2000 | 53.2%(208,927) | 43.0%(168,975) | D+10.2 | -5.8 |
| 1998 | 58.0%(158,703) | 42.0%(114,899) | D+16.0 | +63.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 44.6%(189,563) | 54.5%(231,284) | R+9.8 | -12.8 |
| 2018 | 50.7%(220,818) | 47.7%(207,677) | D+3.0 | -8.3 |
| 2014 | 52.3%(183,930) | 41.0%(144,271) | D+11.3 | +5.6 |
| 2010 | 50.7%(153,865) | 45.0%(136,657) | D+5.7 | +11.6 |
| 2006 | 44.9%(131,046) | 50.8%(148,257) | R+5.9 | +5.9 |
| 2002 | 43.7%(146,136) | 55.5%(185,467) | R+11.8 | -3.0 |
| 1998 | 45.6%(126,212) | 54.4%(150,293) | R+8.7 | -10.8 |
| 1994 | 51.0%(166,858) | 49.0%(160,115) | D+2.1 | -24.7 |
| 1990 | 63.4%(189,108) | 36.6%(109,236) | D+26.8 | +35.3 |
| 1986 | 45.7%(140,529) | 54.3%(166,809) | R+8.6 | -29.5 |