HarrisDemocratic26.7%26,276TrumpRepublican72.6%71,356OliverLibertarian0.2%240
R+45.9- Lead
- 45,080
- Total
- 98,237
- vs nation
- R+44.4
- Turnout
- 72.7%
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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
2024 turnout 72.7% of 136,184 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic29.1%27,092TrumpRepublican70.1%65,352JorgensenLibertarian0.6%548
R+41.0- Lead
- 38,260
- Total
- 93,208
- vs nation
- R+45.5
- Turnout
- 75.9%
ClintonDemocratic28.6%22,789TrumpRepublican68.3%54,456JohnsonLibertarian2.2%1,724
R+39.7- Lead
- 31,667
- Total
- 79,700
- vs nation
- R+41.8
- Turnout
- 69.2%
ObamaDemocratic38.5%28,460RomneyRepublican60.4%44,662OtherAll other candidates1.1%813
R+21.9- Lead
- 16,202
- Total
- 73,935
- vs nation
- R+25.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic41.3%31,460McCainRepublican57.4%43,706OtherAll other candidates1.3%992
R+16.1- Lead
- 12,246
- Total
- 76,158
- vs nation
- R+23.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic42.1%29,277BushRepublican56.9%39,500OtherAll other candidates1.0%690
R+14.7- Lead
- 10,223
- Total
- 69,467
- vs nation
- R+12.3
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic44.6%25,531BushRepublican52.1%29,801NaderGreen2.4%1,383
R+7.5- Lead
- 4,270
- Total
- 57,248
- vs nation
- R+8.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic44.4%22,044DoleRepublican40.6%20,125PerotReform14.6%7,246
D+3.9- Lead
- 1,919
- Total
- 49,600
- vs nation
- R+4.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+45.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 162,4722024 5-year
- Median household income
- $56,5462024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 85.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 7.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+88.6 in 1900MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+54.5 in 1972MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Charlotte County, FL · twin score 86.1
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 72.7%98,995 participants ÷ 136,184 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +17.5 ptsVolatile
- Drop-off versus state
- -5.6 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 55.2%–75.3%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 80,973 | 117,053 | 69.2% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 109,388 | 119,005 | 91.9% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 93,679 | 123,455 | 75.9% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 75,985 | 130,124 | 58.4% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 98,995 | 136,184 | 72.7% | A/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
32 precincts · 98,540 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -SUGARMILL WOODS N (307)SUGARMILL WOODS N (307) | 2,740 | 5,950 | 74 | 8,764 | 31.3% | 67.9% | R+36.6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -CITRUS SPRINGS S (110)CITRUS SPRINGS S (110) | 1,480 | 4,021 | 48 | 5,549 | 26.7% | 72.5% | R+45.8 |
| Precinct -CRYSTAL RIVER S (301)CRYSTAL RIVER S (301) | 1,275 | 3,903 | 53 | 5,231 | 24.4% | 74.6% | R+50.2 |
| Precinct -INVERNESS S (405)INVERNESS S (405) | 1,479 | 3,691 | 58 | 5,228 | 28.3% | 70.6% | R+42.3 |
| Precinct -HOMOSASSA SPRINGS N (302)HOMOSASSA SPRINGS N (302) | 1,008 | 3,432 | 32 | 4,472 | 22.5% | 76.7% | R+54.2 |
| Precinct -HOMOSASSA SPRINGS S (305)HOMOSASSA SPRINGS S (305) | 908 | 3,221 | 27 | 4,156 | 21.8% | 77.5% | R+55.7 |
| Precinct -INVERNESS CITY HALL (403)INVERNESS CITY HALL (403) | 1,290 | 2,587 | 42 | 3,919 | 32.9% | 66.0% | R+33.1 |
| Precinct -LECANTO N (204)LECANTO N (204) | 1,082 | 2,475 | 43 | 3,600 | 30.1% | 68.8% | R+38.7 |
| Precinct -INVERNESS N (402)INVERNESS N (402) | 879 | 2,676 | 41 | 3,596 | 24.4% | 74.4% | R+50.0 |
| Precinct -PINE RIDGE W (109)PINE RIDGE W (109) | 916 | 2,563 | 28 | 3,507 | 26.1% | 73.1% | R+47.0 |
| Precinct -PINE RIDGE E (108)PINE RIDGE E (108) | 953 | 2,317 | 34 | 3,304 | 28.8% | 70.1% | R+41.3 |
| Precinct -CITRUS HILLS SE (210)CITRUS HILLS SE (210) | 839 | 1,982 | 22 | 2,843 | 29.5% | 69.7% | R+40.2 |
| Precinct -HERNANDO N (201)HERNANDO N (201) | 783 | 2,024 | 23 | 2,830 | 27.7% | 71.5% | R+43.9 |
| Precinct -FOREST HILLS (203)FOREST HILLS (203) | 911 | 1,814 | 18 | 2,743 | 33.2% | 66.1% | R+32.9 |
| Precinct -CITRUS HILLS SW (209)CITRUS HILLS SW (209) | 845 | 1,858 | 22 | 2,725 | 31.0% | 68.2% | R+37.2 |
| Precinct -CITRONELLE (101)CITRONELLE (101) | 563 | 2,093 | 26 | 2,682 | 21.0% | 78.0% | R+57.0 |
| Precinct -RED LEVEL (100)RED LEVEL (100) | 520 | 2,054 | 17 | 2,591 | 20.1% | 79.3% | R+59.2 |
| Precinct -LECANTO S (300)LECANTO S (300) | 533 | 1,956 | 11 | 2,500 | 21.3% | 78.2% | R+56.9 |
| Precinct -HOLDER (200)HOLDER (200) | 601 | 1,863 | 28 | 2,492 | 24.1% | 74.8% | R+50.6 |
| Precinct -FLORAL CITY S (408)FLORAL CITY S (408) | 546 | 1,881 | 23 | 2,450 | 22.3% | 76.8% | R+54.5 |
| Precinct -GOSPEL ISLAND (404)GOSPEL ISLAND (404) | 629 | 1,735 | 34 | 2,398 | 26.2% | 72.4% | R+46.1 |
| Precinct -INVERNESS W (406)INVERNESS W (406) | 578 | 1,769 | 21 | 2,368 | 24.4% | 74.7% | R+50.3 |
| Precinct -CITRUS SPRINGS CHURCH OF GOD (103)CITRUS SPRINGS CHURCH OF GOD (103) | 601 | 1,725 | 19 | 2,345 | 25.6% | 73.6% | R+47.9 |
| Precinct -CRYSTAL RIVER E (107)CRYSTAL RIVER E (107) | 694 | 1,597 | 23 | 2,314 | 30.0% | 69.0% | R+39.0 |
| Precinct -FLORAL CITY N (407)FLORAL CITY N (407) | 476 | 1,544 | 16 | 2,036 | 23.4% | 75.8% | R+52.5 |
| Precinct -CRYSTAL RIVER NW (104)CRYSTAL RIVER NW (104) | 418 | 1,460 | 24 | 1,902 | 22.0% | 76.8% | R+54.8 |
| Precinct -PLEASANT GROVE (400)PLEASANT GROVE (400) | 377 | 1,478 | 12 | 1,867 | 20.2% | 79.2% | R+59.0 |
| Precinct -BEVERLY HILLS W (206)BEVERLY HILLS W (206) | 577 | 1,208 | 24 | 1,809 | 31.9% | 66.8% | R+34.9 |
| Precinct -CRYSTAL RIVER CITY (105)CRYSTAL RIVER CITY (105) | 500 | 1,159 | 24 | 1,683 | 29.7% | 68.9% | R+39.2 |
| Precinct -CENTRAL BEVERLY HILLS (205)CENTRAL BEVERLY HILLS (205) | 485 | 1,141 | 18 | 1,644 | 29.5% | 69.4% | R+39.9 |
| Precinct -CITRUS HILLS N (208)CITRUS HILLS N (208) | 437 | 1,193 | 9 | 1,639 | 26.7% | 72.8% | R+46.1 |
| Precinct -DUNNELLON (102)DUNNELLON (102) | 353 | 986 | 14 | 1,353 | 26.1% | 72.9% | R+46.8 |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +80.8% |
| 1896 | +76.1% |
| 1900 | +88.6% |
| 1904 | +83.5% |
| 1908 | +76.1% |
| 1912 | +80.7% |
| 1916 | +79.9% |
| 1920 | +70.7% |
| 1924 | +77.8% |
| 1928 | +23.3% |
| 1932 | +78.3% |
| 1936 | +79.1% |
| 1940 | +77.9% |
| 1944 | +66.8% |
| 1948 | +29.0% |
| 1952 | +4.3% |
| 1956 | −1.4% |
| 1960 | −3.6% |
| 1964 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | −13.9% |
| 1972 | −54.5% |
| 1976 | +8.3% |
| 1980 | −21.0% |
| 1984 | −33.0% |
| 1988 | −26.6% |
| 1992 | −1.1% |
| 1996 | +3.9% |
| 2000 | −7.5% |
| 2004 | −14.7% |
| 2008 | −16.1% |
| 2012 | −21.9% |
| 2016 | −39.7% |
| 2020 | −41.0% |
| 2024 | −45.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
Federal and statewide elections · 3 House · 38 Senate · 1 Senate special · 12 governor
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.
U.S. Senate
Each row shows U.S. Senate votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
U.S. Senate special elections
Each row shows U.S. Senate special 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936Special · Class I | D | 48.2%Charles O. Andrews1,266 | 4.1%Howard C. Babcock109 | 2,629 |
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
Party registration · 2024R+38.7
Presidential vote · 2024R+45.9
Registration leans Republican; the presidential vote runs 7.2 points more Democratic.
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 106,574 | 29,682 | 50,056 | 26,275 | 561 |
| 2018 | 110,100 | 29,599 | 52,917 | 26,582 | 1,002 |
| 2019 | 108,215 | 27,939 | 53,425 | 25,523 | 1,328 |
| 2020 | 118,152 | 28,667 | 60,774 | 26,781 | 1,930 |
| 2021 | 117,778 | 27,033 | 61,009 | 27,471 | 2,265 |
| 2023 | 113,887 | 22,610 | 63,901 | 24,551 | 2,825 |
| 2024 | 121,948 | 22,644 | 69,801 | 25,399 | 4,104 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+3,810 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net +48,533 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $70,597 in average income, against $67,395 for residents who stayed — 5% higher. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+18.2 on average — 28 points more Democratic-leaning than Citrus County, FL itself (R+45.9).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Marion County, FL529R+31.6
- Hernando County, FL426R+37.1
- Pasco County, FL377R+25.2
- Pinellas County, FL354R+5.2
- Hillsborough County, FL327R+3.1
- Sumter County, FL152R+37.6
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Marion County, FL466
- Hernando County, FL236
- Hillsborough County, FL156
- Pasco County, FL155
- Pinellas County, FL125
- Sumter County, FL108
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −224 |
| 2012 | +623 |
| 2013 | +1,025 |
| 2014 | +1,345 |
| 2015 | +2,945 |
| 2016 | +3,925 |
| 2017 | +4,022 |
| 2018 | +3,860 |
| 2019 | +3,619 |
| 2021 | +6,390 |
| 2022 | +6,302 |
| 2023 | +5,894 |
| 2024 | +4,997 |
| 2025 | +3,810 |
A rural Gulf Coast county with a heavily white, older-than-average population, Citrus backed the Republican presidential nominee by nearly 46 points in 2024—among the widest margins of any Florida county.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 88.6 points in 1900 and a Republican high of 54.5 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.9 points.
A population of 162,472, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,546 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Charlotte County and Sumter County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Charlotte County
Florida
86.1twin score
median agepopulation scale% Evangelical
Sumter County
Florida
76.4twin score
population scaleelasticityItalian ancestry≠ 12-yr trend
Hernando County
Florida
74.0twin score
population scale12-yr trend% unaffiliated≠ median age
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 Citrus County, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Citrus County, Florida voted Republican by 45.9 points (R+45.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 98,237 votes cast, 26,276 went Democratic and 71,356 went Republican.
When did Citrus County, Florida last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Citrus County, Florida voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Citrus County, Florida?
Citrus County, Florida has a population of 162,472 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Citrus County, Florida?
Median household income in Citrus County, Florida is $56,546 — below the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Citrus County, Florida?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Citrus County, Florida from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 19 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.