HarrisDemocratic48.6%1,507TrumpRepublican50.1%1,556OtherAll other candidates1.3%40
R+1.6- Lead
- 49
- Total
- 3,103
- vs nation
- R+0.1
- 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
BidenDemocratic51.1%1,697TrumpRepublican48.3%1,605OtherAll other candidates0.6%21
D+2.8- Lead
- 92
- Total
- 3,323
- vs nation
- R+1.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.2%1,489TrumpRepublican46.5%1,409OtherAll other candidates4.3%131
D+2.6- Lead
- 80
- Total
- 3,029
- vs nation
- D+0.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.0%1,449RomneyRepublican49.1%1,421OtherAll other candidates0.9%26
D+1.0- Lead
- 28
- Total
- 2,896
- vs nation
- R+2.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic54.5%1,645McCainRepublican44.6%1,346OtherAll other candidates0.9%26
D+9.9- Lead
- 299
- Total
- 3,017
- vs nation
- D+2.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic50.1%1,413BushRepublican48.7%1,374OtherAll other candidates1.1%32
D+1.4- Lead
- 39
- Total
- 2,819
- vs nation
- D+3.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+1.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,8372024 5-year
- Median household income
- $92,9332024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 81.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 13.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+9.9 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+1.6 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | +9.9% |
| 2012 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | −1.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.6%Harris1,507 | 50.1%Trump1,556 | 1.3% | R+1.6 | R+4.3 | R+0.1 | 3,103 | |
| D | 51.1%Biden1,697 | 48.3%Trump1,605 | 0.6% | D+2.8 | D+0.1 | R+1.7 | 3,323 | |
| D | 49.2%Clinton1,489 | 46.5%Trump1,409 | 4.3% | D+2.6 | D+1.7 | D+0.6 | 3,029 | |
| D | 50.0%Obama1,449 | 49.1%Romney1,421 | 0.9% | D+1.0 | R+8.9 | R+2.9 | 2,896 | |
| D | 54.5%Obama1,645 | 44.6%McCain1,346 | 0.9% | D+9.9 | — | D+2.6 | 3,017 | |
| D | 50.1%Kerry1,413 | 48.7%Bush1,374 | 1.1% | D+1.4 | — | D+3.8 | 2,819 |
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 | 47.4%1,438 | 52.6%1,597 | 3,035 |
| 2020 | R | 49.7%1,629 | 50.3%1,651 | 3,280 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 48.6%1,495 | 50.0%1,540 | 3,077 |
South Sarasota sits within Sarasota County, a longtime Republican stronghold that has drawn closer statewide in recent cycles, making even its smallest precincts worth watching for margin shifts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 9.9 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 1.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.6 points.
A population of 4,837, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $92,933 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did South Sarasota, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, South Sarasota, Florida voted Republican by 1.6 points (R+1.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,103 votes cast, 1,507 went Democratic and 1,556 went Republican.
When did South Sarasota, Florida last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which South Sarasota, Florida voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in South Sarasota, Florida?
South Sarasota, Florida has a population of 4,837 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in South Sarasota, Florida?
Median household income in South Sarasota, Florida is $92,933 — above the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of South Sarasota, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in South Sarasota, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.