HarrisDemocratic56.7%3,466TrumpRepublican42.2%2,582OtherAll other candidates1.1%70
D+14.4- Lead
- 884
- Total
- 6,118
- vs nation
- D+15.9
- Turnout
- —
Akashiccity
South Miami, 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
BidenDemocratic62.5%4,130TrumpRepublican36.8%2,433OtherAll other candidates0.7%49
D+25.7- Lead
- 1,697
- Total
- 6,612
- vs nation
- D+21.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic65.2%3,766TrumpRepublican30.8%1,778OtherAll other candidates4.1%235
D+34.4- Lead
- 1,988
- Total
- 5,779
- vs nation
- D+32.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic64.1%3,651RomneyRepublican35.5%2,023OtherAll other candidates0.4%25
D+28.6- Lead
- 1,628
- Total
- 5,699
- vs nation
- D+24.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic64.6%3,626McCainRepublican34.5%1,940OtherAll other candidates0.9%51
D+30.0- Lead
- 1,686
- Total
- 5,617
- vs nation
- D+22.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic59.9%2,973BushRepublican39.1%1,940OtherAll other candidates1.0%48
D+20.8- Lead
- 1,033
- Total
- 4,961
- vs nation
- D+23.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+14.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 12,2772024 5-year
- Median household income
- $94,5072024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 27.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 9.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 52.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+34.4 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- North Bay Village, FL · twin score 88.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +20.8% |
| 2008 | +30.0% |
| 2012 | +28.6% |
| 2016 | +34.4% |
| 2020 | +25.7% |
| 2024 | +14.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.7%Harris3,466 | 42.2%Trump2,582 | 1.1% | D+14.4 | R+11.2 | D+15.9 | 6,118 | |
| D | 62.5%Biden4,130 | 36.8%Trump2,433 | 0.7% | D+25.7 | R+8.7 | D+21.2 | 6,612 | |
| D | 65.2%Clinton3,766 | 30.8%Trump1,778 | 4.1% | D+34.4 | D+5.8 | D+32.3 | 5,779 | |
| D | 64.1%Obama3,651 | 35.5%Romney2,023 | 0.4% | D+28.6 | R+1.4 | D+24.7 | 5,699 | |
| D | 64.6%Obama3,626 | 34.5%McCain1,940 | 0.9% | D+30.0 | — | D+22.7 | 5,617 | |
| D | 59.9%Kerry2,973 | 39.1%Bush1,940 | 1.0% | D+20.8 | — | D+23.3 | 4,961 |
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 | D | 54.2%3,249 | 45.8%2,743 | 5,992 |
| 2020 | D | 60.8%3,946 | 39.2%2,549 | 6,495 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 56.6%3,420 | 42.4%2,563 | 6,043 |
South Miami's compact, walkable core and high share of college-educated households tend to produce outsized civic engagement relative to its 12,000-person population, making city commission contests unusually competitive for a municipality this size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.4 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.4 points.
A population of 12,277, a 28% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $94,507 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Bay Village and Hawaiian Gardens.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
North Bay Village
Florida
88.3twin score
% Latino2008–2020 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend
Hawaiian Gardens
California
85.8twin score
2008–2020 trajectory≠ % Latino
Vincent
California
85.5twin score
% Latino2008–2016 trajectory≠ Mexican 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 South Miami, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, South Miami, Florida voted Democratic by 14.4 points (D+14.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 6,118 votes cast, 3,466 went Democratic and 2,582 went Republican.
How many people live in South Miami, Florida?
South Miami, Florida has a population of 12,277 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in South Miami, Florida?
Median household income in South Miami, Florida is $94,507 — above the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of South Miami, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in South Miami, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.