Lely, Florida
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −31.4% |
| 2008 | −22.8% |
| 2012 | −24.6% |
| 2016 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | −9.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.6%Harris614 | 54.3%Trump748 | 1.2% | R+9.7 | R+17.1 | R+8.3 | 1,378 | |
| D | 53.3%Biden783 | 45.9%Trump674 | 0.8% | D+7.4 | R+2.4 | D+3.0 | 1,469 | |
| D | 53.5%Clinton720 | 43.7%Trump588 | 2.8% | D+9.8 | D+34.5 | D+7.7 | 1,345 | |
| R | 37.4%Obama367 | 62.0%Romney609 | 0.6% | R+24.6 | R+1.9 | R+28.5 | 982 | |
| R | 38.3%Obama623 | 61.1%McCain994 | 0.7% | R+22.8 | D+8.6 | R+30.1 | 1,628 | |
| R | 33.9%Kerry501 | 65.3%Bush965 | 0.8% | R+31.4 | — | R+28.9 | 1,478 |
Lely sits in the Gulf South and peninsula. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 9.8 points in 2016 and a Republican high of 31.4 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 17.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 9.7 points.
A population of 3,804, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,846 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lely, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lely, Florida voted Republican by 9.7 points (R+9.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,378 votes cast, 614 went Democratic and 748 went Republican.
When did Lely, Florida last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lely, Florida voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Lely, Florida?
Lely, Florida has a population of 3,804 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lely, Florida?
Median household income in Lely, Florida is $69,846 — below the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Lely, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lely, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.