HarrisDemocratic42.6%1,339TrumpRepublican56.3%1,771OtherAll other candidates1.0%33
R+13.7- Lead
- 432
- Total
- 3,143
- vs nation
- R+12.3
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic46.4%1,497TrumpRepublican53.1%1,711OtherAll other candidates0.5%16
R+6.6- Lead
- 214
- Total
- 3,224
- vs nation
- R+11.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic45.7%1,294TrumpRepublican53.0%1,500OtherAll other candidates1.3%38
R+7.3- Lead
- 206
- Total
- 2,832
- vs nation
- R+9.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic38.0%972RomneyRepublican61.3%1,567OtherAll other candidates0.6%16
R+23.3- Lead
- 595
- Total
- 2,555
- vs nation
- R+27.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic45.5%1,355McCainRepublican54.1%1,613OtherAll other candidates0.4%12
R+8.7- Lead
- 258
- Total
- 2,980
- vs nation
- R+15.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic44.7%1,233BushRepublican55.0%1,518OtherAll other candidates0.3%8
R+10.3- Lead
- 285
- Total
- 2,759
- vs nation
- R+7.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+13.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,3112024 5-year
- Median household income
- $145,4852024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 81.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 6.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+23.3 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.3% |
| 2008 | −8.7% |
| 2012 | −23.3% |
| 2016 | −7.3% |
| 2020 | −6.6% |
| 2024 | −13.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.6%Harris1,339 | 56.3%Trump1,771 | 1.0% | R+13.7 | R+7.1 | R+12.3 | 3,143 | |
| R | 46.4%Biden1,497 | 53.1%Trump1,711 | 0.5% | R+6.6 | D+0.6 | R+11.1 | 3,224 | |
| R | 45.7%Clinton1,294 | 53.0%Trump1,500 | 1.3% | R+7.3 | D+16.0 | R+9.4 | 2,832 | |
| R | 38.0%Obama972 | 61.3%Romney1,567 | 0.6% | R+23.3 | R+14.6 | R+27.1 | 2,555 | |
| R | 45.5%Obama1,355 | 54.1%McCain1,613 | 0.4% | R+8.7 | — | R+15.9 | 2,980 | |
| R | 44.7%Kerry1,233 | 55.0%Bush1,518 | 0.3% | R+10.3 | — | R+7.9 | 2,759 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 43.4%1,328 | 56.6%1,735 | 3,063 |
| 2020 | R | 47.1%1,485 | 52.9%1,670 | 3,155 |
Highland Beach sits on a narrow barrier island between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway, drawing an older, affluent permanent resident base that produces outsized voter participation relative to its roughly 4,300 residents.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 23.3 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.7 points.
A population of 4,311, a 81% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $145,485 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Highland Beach, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Highland Beach, Florida voted Republican by 13.7 points (R+13.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,143 votes cast, 1,339 went Democratic and 1,771 went Republican.
How many people live in Highland Beach, Florida?
Highland Beach, Florida has a population of 4,311 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Highland Beach, Florida?
Median household income in Highland Beach, Florida is $145,485 — above the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Highland Beach, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Highland Beach, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.