HarrisDemocratic45.8%464TrumpRepublican53.0%536OtherAll other candidates1.2%12
R+7.1- Lead
- 72
- Total
- 1,012
- vs nation
- R+5.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic54.2%643TrumpRepublican44.5%528OtherAll other candidates1.3%16
D+9.7- Lead
- 115
- Total
- 1,187
- vs nation
- D+5.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic58.9%582TrumpRepublican38.5%380OtherAll other candidates2.6%26
D+20.4- Lead
- 202
- Total
- 988
- vs nation
- D+18.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic67.2%597RomneyRepublican32.3%287OtherAll other candidates0.6%5
D+34.9- Lead
- 310
- Total
- 889
- vs nation
- D+31.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic61.7%571McCainRepublican37.6%348OtherAll other candidates0.6%6
D+24.1- Lead
- 223
- Total
- 925
- vs nation
- D+16.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic60.9%518BushRepublican38.5%328OtherAll other candidates0.6%5
D+22.3- Lead
- 190
- Total
- 851
- vs nation
- D+24.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+7.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,7822024 5-year
- Median household income
- $67,0712024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 42.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 11.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 30.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+34.9 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+7.1 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +22.3% |
| 2008 | +24.1% |
| 2012 | +34.9% |
| 2016 | +20.4% |
| 2020 | +9.7% |
| 2024 | −7.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.8%Harris464 | 53.0%Trump536 | 1.2% | R+7.1 | R+16.8 | R+5.6 | 1,012 | |
| D | 54.2%Biden643 | 44.5%Trump528 | 1.3% | D+9.7 | R+10.8 | D+5.2 | 1,187 | |
| D | 58.9%Clinton582 | 38.5%Trump380 | 2.6% | D+20.4 | R+14.4 | D+18.4 | 988 | |
| D | 67.2%Obama597 | 32.3%Romney287 | 0.6% | D+34.9 | D+10.8 | D+31.0 | 889 | |
| D | 61.7%Obama571 | 37.6%McCain348 | 0.6% | D+24.1 | — | D+16.8 | 925 | |
| D | 60.9%Kerry518 | 38.5%Bush328 | 0.6% | D+22.3 | — | D+24.8 | 851 |
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 | 47.4%459 | 52.6%510 | 969 |
| 2020 | D | 56.3%626 | 43.7%485 | 1,111 |
Watergate sits in the Gulf South and peninsula. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.9 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 7.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 16.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.1 points.
A population of 3,782, a 43% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,071 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Watergate, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Watergate, Florida voted Republican by 7.1 points (R+7.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,012 votes cast, 464 went Democratic and 536 went Republican.
When did Watergate, Florida last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Watergate, Florida voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Watergate, Florida?
Watergate, Florida has a population of 3,782 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Watergate, Florida?
Median household income in Watergate, Florida is $67,071 — below the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Watergate, Florida?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Watergate, Florida from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.