HarrisDemocratic29.9%578TrumpRepublican68.9%1,334OtherAll other candidates1.2%24
R+39.0- Lead
- 756
- Total
- 1,936
- vs nation
- R+37.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic33.5%578TrumpRepublican64.7%1,118OtherAll other candidates1.8%31
R+31.3- Lead
- 540
- Total
- 1,727
- vs nation
- R+35.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic32.2%483TrumpRepublican63.3%950OtherAll other candidates4.5%68
R+31.1- Lead
- 467
- Total
- 1,501
- vs nation
- R+33.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic46.5%645RomneyRepublican52.5%727OtherAll other candidates1.0%14
R+5.9- Lead
- 82
- Total
- 1,386
- vs nation
- R+9.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic53.7%818McCainRepublican44.8%682OtherAll other candidates1.6%24
D+8.9- Lead
- 136
- Total
- 1,524
- vs nation
- D+1.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic52.1%735BushRepublican47.8%674OtherAll other candidates<0.1%1
D+4.3- Lead
- 61
- Total
- 1,410
- vs nation
- D+6.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+39.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9182024 5-year
- Median household income
- $116,2502024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 92.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+8.9 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+39.0 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | +8.9% |
| 2012 | −5.9% |
| 2016 | −31.1% |
| 2020 | −31.3% |
| 2024 | −39.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.9%Harris578 | 68.9%Trump1,334 | 1.2% | R+39.0 | R+7.8 | R+37.6 | 1,936 | |
| R | 33.5%Biden578 | 64.7%Trump1,118 | 1.8% | R+31.3 | R+0.2 | R+35.7 | 1,727 | |
| R | 32.2%Clinton483 | 63.3%Trump950 | 4.5% | R+31.1 | R+25.2 | R+33.2 | 1,501 | |
| R | 46.5%Obama645 | 52.5%Romney727 | 1.0% | R+5.9 | R+14.8 | R+9.8 | 1,386 | |
| D | 53.7%Obama818 | 44.8%McCain682 | 1.6% | D+8.9 | — | D+1.7 | 1,524 | |
| D | 52.1%Kerry735 | 47.8%Bush674 | 0.1% | D+4.3 | — | D+6.8 | 1,410 |
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 | 31.0%650 | 69.0%1,445 | 2,095 |
| 2020 | R | 33.6%555 | 66.4%1,098 | 1,653 |
Nestled between Deland and Deltona in Volusia County, Lake Helen's tiny electorate sits within a perennial swing corridor that has decided statewide races by razor-thin margins.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 8.9 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 39.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.0 points.
A population of 2,918, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $116,250 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lake Helen, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lake Helen, Florida voted Republican by 39.0 points (R+39.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,936 votes cast, 578 went Democratic and 1,334 went Republican.
When did Lake Helen, Florida last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lake Helen, Florida voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Lake Helen, Florida?
Lake Helen, Florida has a population of 2,918 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lake Helen, Florida?
Median household income in Lake Helen, Florida is $116,250 — above the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Lake Helen, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lake Helen, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.