HarrisDemocratic37.1%966TrumpRepublican61.7%1,604OtherAll other candidates1.2%31
R+24.5- Lead
- 638
- Total
- 2,601
- vs nation
- R+23.1
- Turnout
- —
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Lake Sarasota, FL
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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
BidenDemocratic41.1%1,089TrumpRepublican57.9%1,533OtherAll other candidates0.9%25
R+16.8- Lead
- 444
- Total
- 2,647
- vs nation
- R+21.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic37.5%875TrumpRepublican58.1%1,355OtherAll other candidates4.4%103
R+20.6- Lead
- 480
- Total
- 2,333
- vs nation
- R+22.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic39.3%828RomneyRepublican59.8%1,260OtherAll other candidates0.9%19
R+20.5- Lead
- 432
- Total
- 2,107
- vs nation
- R+24.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic44.8%818McCainRepublican54.0%986OtherAll other candidates1.3%23
R+9.2- Lead
- 168
- Total
- 1,827
- vs nation
- R+16.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic40.4%701BushRepublican58.3%1,011OtherAll other candidates1.3%23
R+17.9- Lead
- 310
- Total
- 1,735
- vs nation
- R+15.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+24.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,5952024 5-year
- Median household income
- $92,4292024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 89.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+24.5 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.9% |
| 2008 | −9.2% |
| 2012 | −20.5% |
| 2016 | −20.6% |
| 2020 | −16.8% |
| 2024 | −24.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 37.1%Harris966 | 61.7%Trump1,604 | 1.2% | R+24.5 | R+7.8 | R+23.1 | 2,601 | |
| R | 41.1%Biden1,089 | 57.9%Trump1,533 | 0.9% | R+16.8 | D+3.8 | R+21.2 | 2,647 | |
| R | 37.5%Clinton875 | 58.1%Trump1,355 | 4.4% | R+20.6 | R+0.1 | R+22.7 | 2,333 | |
| R | 39.3%Obama828 | 59.8%Romney1,260 | 0.9% | R+20.5 | R+11.3 | R+24.4 | 2,107 | |
| R | 44.8%Obama818 | 54.0%McCain986 | 1.3% | R+9.2 | — | R+16.5 | 1,827 | |
| R | 40.4%Kerry701 | 58.3%Bush1,011 | 1.3% | R+17.9 | — | R+15.4 | 1,735 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
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 | 35.5%899 | 64.5%1,632 | 2,531 |
| 2020 | R | 39.9%1,046 | 60.1%1,575 | 2,621 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 37.0%949 | 61.7%1,583 | 2,564 |
Lake Sarasota is a census-designated place tucked inside one of Florida's fastest-growing metro areas, where rapid in-migration from northern states has steadily reshaped the voter registration landscape over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 24.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 24.5 points.
A population of 3,595, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $92,429 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lake Sarasota, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lake Sarasota, Florida voted Republican by 24.5 points (R+24.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,601 votes cast, 966 went Democratic and 1,604 went Republican.
How many people live in Lake Sarasota, Florida?
Lake Sarasota, Florida has a population of 3,595 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lake Sarasota, Florida?
Median household income in Lake Sarasota, Florida is $92,429 — above the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Lake Sarasota, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lake Sarasota, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.