HarrisDemocratic46.0%57,675TrumpRepublican52.9%66,301OtherAll other candidates1.0%1,300
R+6.9- Lead
- 8,626
- Total
- 125,276
- vs nation
- R+5.4
- Turnout
- —
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Port St. Lucie, 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
BidenDemocratic49.8%55,366TrumpRepublican49.4%54,994OtherAll other candidates0.8%916
D+0.3- Lead
- 372
- Total
- 111,276
- vs nation
- R+4.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic47.8%42,417TrumpRepublican48.6%43,122OtherAll other candidates3.6%3,162
R+0.8- Lead
- 705
- Total
- 88,701
- vs nation
- R+2.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.6%41,234RomneyRepublican43.6%32,369OtherAll other candidates0.8%576
D+12.0- Lead
- 8,865
- Total
- 74,179
- vs nation
- D+8.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.0%40,438McCainRepublican42.0%29,793OtherAll other candidates1.0%703
D+15.0- Lead
- 10,645
- Total
- 70,934
- vs nation
- D+7.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic53.4%31,177BushRepublican46.3%26,998OtherAll other candidates0.3%160
D+7.2- Lead
- 4,179
- Total
- 58,335
- vs nation
- D+9.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+6.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 232,4912024 5-year
- Median household income
- $80,6482024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 51.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 18.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 23.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+15.0 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+6.9 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Lakeland, FL · twin score 86.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | +15.0% |
| 2012 | +12.0% |
| 2016 | −0.8% |
| 2020 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | −6.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 46.0%Harris57,675 | 52.9%Trump66,301 | 1.0% | R+6.9 | R+7.2 | R+5.4 | 125,276 | |
| D | 49.8%Biden55,366 | 49.4%Trump54,994 | 0.8% | D+0.3 | D+1.1 | R+4.1 | 111,276 | |
| R | 47.8%Clinton42,417 | 48.6%Trump43,122 | 3.6% | R+0.8 | R+12.7 | R+2.9 | 88,701 | |
| D | 55.6%Obama41,234 | 43.6%Romney32,369 | 0.8% | D+12.0 | R+3.1 | D+8.1 | 74,179 | |
| D | 57.0%Obama40,438 | 42.0%McCain29,793 | 1.0% | D+15.0 | — | D+7.7 | 70,934 | |
| D | 53.4%Kerry31,177 | 46.3%Bush26,998 | 0.3% | D+7.2 | — | D+9.6 | 58,335 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House
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 | 42.1%51,129 | 57.9%70,201 | 121,330 |
| 2020 | R | 47.8%51,508 | 52.2%56,141 | 107,649 |
Port St. Lucie has nearly tripled in population since 2000, drawing retirees and younger families from the Northeast and Midwest whose partisan preferences have made it a consistent bellwether in St. Lucie County contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 15.0 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 6.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.9 points.
A population of 232,491, a 52% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,648 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lakeland and Clearwater.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Lakeland
Florida
86.3twin score
population scalecollege sharePuerto Rican ancestry≠ American ancestry
Clearwater
Florida
82.5twin score
population scaleelasticity12-yr trend≠ American ancestry
Palm Bay
Florida
80.8twin score
population scale12-yr trendPuerto Rican ancestry≠ American 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 Port St. Lucie, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Port St. Lucie, Florida voted Republican by 6.9 points (R+6.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 125,276 votes cast, 57,675 went Democratic and 66,301 went Republican.
When did Port St. Lucie, Florida last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Port St. Lucie, Florida voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Port St. Lucie, Florida?
Port St. Lucie, Florida has a population of 232,491 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Port St. Lucie, Florida?
Median household income in Port St. Lucie, Florida is $80,648 — below the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Port St. Lucie, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Port St. Lucie, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.