HarrisDemocratic23.0%278TrumpRepublican76.0%919OtherAll other candidates1.0%12
R+53.0- Lead
- 641
- Total
- 1,209
- vs nation
- R+51.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic26.6%343TrumpRepublican72.5%935OtherAll other candidates0.9%12
R+45.9- Lead
- 592
- Total
- 1,290
- vs nation
- R+50.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic23.1%234TrumpRepublican72.5%734OtherAll other candidates4.3%44
R+49.4- Lead
- 500
- Total
- 1,012
- vs nation
- R+51.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic37.8%488RomneyRepublican61.2%789OtherAll other candidates1.0%13
R+23.3- Lead
- 301
- Total
- 1,290
- vs nation
- R+27.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic35.9%298McCainRepublican62.4%517OtherAll other candidates1.7%14
R+26.4- Lead
- 219
- Total
- 829
- vs nation
- R+33.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic30.8%227BushRepublican67.5%497OtherAll other candidates1.6%12
R+36.7- Lead
- 270
- Total
- 736
- vs nation
- R+34.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+53.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9742024 5-year
- Median household income
- $79,7622024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 56.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 33.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+53.0 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −36.7% |
| 2008 | −26.4% |
| 2012 | −23.3% |
| 2016 | −49.4% |
| 2020 | −45.9% |
| 2024 | −53.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 23.0%Harris278 | 76.0%Trump919 | 1.0% | R+53.0 | R+7.1 | R+51.5 | 1,209 | |
| R | 26.6%Biden343 | 72.5%Trump935 | 0.9% | R+45.9 | D+3.5 | R+50.3 | 1,290 | |
| R | 23.1%Clinton234 | 72.5%Trump734 | 4.3% | R+49.4 | R+26.1 | R+51.5 | 1,012 | |
| R | 37.8%Obama488 | 61.2%Romney789 | 1.0% | R+23.3 | D+3.1 | R+27.2 | 1,290 | |
| R | 35.9%Obama298 | 62.4%McCain517 | 1.7% | R+26.4 | — | R+33.7 | 829 | |
| R | 30.8%Kerry227 | 67.5%Bush497 | 1.6% | R+36.7 | — | R+34.2 | 736 |
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 | 23.6%276 | 76.4%894 | 1,170 |
| 2020 | R | 26.2%332 | 73.8%937 | 1,269 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 25.4%301 | 72.6%860 | 1,184 |
Polk City sits in the Gulf South and peninsula. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 53.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.0 points.
A population of 2,974, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $79,762 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Polk City, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Polk City, Florida voted Republican by 53.0 points (R+53.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,209 votes cast, 278 went Democratic and 919 went Republican.
How many people live in Polk City, Florida?
Polk City, Florida has a population of 2,974 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Polk City, Florida?
Median household income in Polk City, Florida is $79,762 — below the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Polk City, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Polk City, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.