University, Florida
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +19.5% |
| 2008 | +36.6% |
| 2012 | +33.4% |
| 2016 | +37.7% |
| 2020 | +35.5% |
| 2024 | +25.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 61.6%Harris6,640 | 36.3%Trump3,910 | 2.1% | D+25.3 | R+10.2 | D+26.8 | 10,772 | |
| D | 66.8%Biden7,677 | 31.2%Trump3,590 | 2.0% | D+35.5 | R+2.2 | D+31.1 | 11,498 | |
| D | 65.2%Clinton8,251 | 27.5%Trump3,482 | 7.2% | D+37.7 | D+4.3 | D+35.6 | 12,649 | |
| D | 66.2%Obama6,692 | 32.9%Romney3,322 | 0.9% | D+33.4 | R+3.2 | D+29.5 | 10,103 | |
| D | 67.8%Obama7,552 | 31.3%McCain3,481 | 0.9% | D+36.6 | D+17.0 | D+29.3 | 11,132 | |
| D | 59.4%Kerry5,344 | 39.8%Bush3,585 | 0.8% | D+19.5 | — | D+22.0 | 9,002 |
Home to the University of Miami and flanked by dense residential neighborhoods, University CDP turns out a younger, more transient electorate than surrounding Coral Gables precincts, producing notable registration volatility cycle to cycle.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 37.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.3 points.
A population of 41,902, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,852 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Goldenrod and University.
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University, Florida. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1273172/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.