HarrisDemocratic41.0%911TrumpRepublican57.2%1,270OtherAll other candidates1.8%41
R+16.2- Lead
- 359
- Total
- 2,222
- vs nation
- R+14.7
- 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
BidenDemocratic42.3%1,013TrumpRepublican55.9%1,337OtherAll other candidates1.8%42
R+13.5- Lead
- 324
- Total
- 2,392
- vs nation
- R+18.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic37.9%823TrumpRepublican56.4%1,224OtherAll other candidates5.6%122
R+18.5- Lead
- 401
- Total
- 2,169
- vs nation
- R+20.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic41.2%916RomneyRepublican57.7%1,281OtherAll other candidates1.1%25
R+16.4- Lead
- 365
- Total
- 2,222
- vs nation
- R+20.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic43.5%846McCainRepublican55.4%1,078OtherAll other candidates1.1%21
R+11.9- Lead
- 232
- Total
- 1,945
- vs nation
- R+19.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic40.8%735BushRepublican58.1%1,047OtherAll other candidates1.1%20
R+17.3- Lead
- 312
- Total
- 1,802
- vs nation
- R+14.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+16.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,2502024 5-year
- Median household income
- $102,8572024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 89.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+18.5 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.3% |
| 2008 | −11.9% |
| 2012 | −16.4% |
| 2016 | −18.5% |
| 2020 | −13.5% |
| 2024 | −16.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 41.0%Harris911 | 57.2%Trump1,270 | 1.8% | R+16.2 | R+2.6 | R+14.7 | 2,222 | |
| R | 42.3%Biden1,013 | 55.9%Trump1,337 | 1.8% | R+13.5 | D+4.9 | R+18.0 | 2,392 | |
| R | 37.9%Clinton823 | 56.4%Trump1,224 | 5.6% | R+18.5 | R+2.1 | R+20.6 | 2,169 | |
| R | 41.2%Obama916 | 57.7%Romney1,281 | 1.1% | R+16.4 | R+4.5 | R+20.3 | 2,222 | |
| R | 43.5%Obama846 | 55.4%McCain1,078 | 1.1% | R+11.9 | — | R+19.2 | 1,945 | |
| R | 40.8%Kerry735 | 58.1%Bush1,047 | 1.1% | R+17.3 | — | R+14.9 | 1,802 |
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 | 37.9%823 | 62.1%1,346 | 2,169 |
| 2020 | R | 39.9%943 | 60.1%1,418 | 2,361 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 40.6%889 | 57.7%1,262 | 2,189 |
Melbourne Beach sits on a narrow Atlantic barrier island in Brevard County, a reliably Republican-leaning coastal enclave where high homeownership rates and a retiree-heavy population tend to produce above-average off-year turnout relative to its size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 18.5 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.2 points.
A population of 3,250, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $102,857 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Melbourne Beach, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Melbourne Beach, Florida voted Republican by 16.2 points (R+16.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,222 votes cast, 911 went Democratic and 1,270 went Republican.
How many people live in Melbourne Beach, Florida?
Melbourne Beach, Florida has a population of 3,250 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Melbourne Beach, Florida?
Median household income in Melbourne Beach, Florida is $102,857 — above the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Melbourne Beach, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Melbourne Beach, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.