HarrisDemocratic42.7%1,724TrumpRepublican56.3%2,277OtherAll other candidates1.0%41
R+13.7- Lead
- 553
- Total
- 4,042
- vs nation
- R+12.2
- Turnout
- —
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Office (updates table and map)
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
BidenDemocratic44.2%1,948TrumpRepublican55.0%2,425OtherAll other candidates0.8%36
R+10.8- Lead
- 477
- Total
- 4,409
- vs nation
- R+15.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic42.7%1,674TrumpRepublican55.0%2,156OtherAll other candidates2.4%93
R+12.3- Lead
- 482
- Total
- 3,923
- vs nation
- R+14.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic41.5%1,510RomneyRepublican58.0%2,113OtherAll other candidates0.5%19
R+16.6- Lead
- 603
- Total
- 3,642
- vs nation
- R+20.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic45.6%1,693McCainRepublican53.7%1,997OtherAll other candidates0.7%26
R+8.2- Lead
- 304
- Total
- 3,716
- vs nation
- R+15.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic42.6%1,561BushRepublican56.1%2,058OtherAll other candidates1.3%48
R+13.6- Lead
- 497
- Total
- 3,667
- vs nation
- R+11.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+13.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 6,2322024 5-year
- Median household income
- $81,6552024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 74.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 17.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+16.6 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Osprey, FL · twin score 90.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −13.6% |
| 2008 | −8.2% |
| 2012 | −16.6% |
| 2016 | −12.3% |
| 2020 | −10.8% |
| 2024 | −13.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.7%Harris1,724 | 56.3%Trump2,277 | 1.0% | R+13.7 | R+2.9 | R+12.2 | 4,042 | |
| R | 44.2%Biden1,948 | 55.0%Trump2,425 | 0.8% | R+10.8 | D+1.5 | R+15.3 | 4,409 | |
| R | 42.7%Clinton1,674 | 55.0%Trump2,156 | 2.4% | R+12.3 | D+4.3 | R+14.4 | 3,923 | |
| R | 41.5%Obama1,510 | 58.0%Romney2,113 | 0.5% | R+16.6 | R+8.4 | R+20.4 | 3,642 | |
| R | 45.6%Obama1,693 | 53.7%McCain1,997 | 0.7% | R+8.2 | — | R+15.5 | 3,716 | |
| R | 42.6%Kerry1,561 | 56.1%Bush2,058 | 1.3% | R+13.6 | — | R+11.1 | 3,667 |
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 | 42.2%1,654 | 57.8%2,261 | 3,915 |
| 2020 | R | 43.6%1,873 | 56.4%2,426 | 4,299 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 42.2%1,690 | 56.9%2,278 | 4,002 |
This small Atlantic-facing town punches above its population weight in voter turnout relative to its size, shaped by a retirement-age majority that consistently favors ballot measures protecting beachfront access and limiting high-rise development.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 16.6 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.7 points.
A population of 6,232, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,655 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Osprey and Cypress Lake.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Osprey
Florida
90.3twin score
median agepopulation scale2012–2020 trajectory≠ Scottish ancestry
Cypress Lake
Florida
89.7twin score
median age2012–2020 trajectoryAmerican ancestry≠ Scottish ancestry
Iona
Florida
88.9twin score
median age2012 marginAmerican ancestry≠ Scottish ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida voted Republican by 13.7 points (R+13.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,042 votes cast, 1,724 went Democratic and 2,277 went Republican.
How many people live in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida?
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida has a population of 6,232 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida?
Median household income in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida is $81,655 — above the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.