Gilchrist County, Florida
AkashicGilchrist County, FLTrumpR+68.0
2024 precinct map of Gilchrist CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Gilchrist County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 83.6% | 8,931 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.6% | 1,662 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 33 |
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10 precincts · 10,686 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1928–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 15.6%Harris1,662 | 83.6%Trump8,931 | 0.3%Oliver33 | 10,686 | ||
| R | 17.6%Biden1,700 | 81.5%Trump7,895 | 0.6%Jorgensen61 | 9,685 | ||
| R | 17.3%Clinton1,458 | 80.0%Trump6,740 | 1.8%Johnson155 | 8,420 | ||
| R | 23.8%Obama1,885 | 74.8%Romney5,917 | 1.4%Johnson107 | 7,909 | ||
| R | 25.5%Obama1,996 | 72.3%McCain5,656 | 2.1%Nader167 | 7,819 | ||
| R | 28.8%Kerry2,017 | 70.4%Bush4,936 | 0.9%Nader62 | 7,015 | ||
| R | 35.4%Gore1,910 | 61.2%Bush3,300 | 1.8%Nader97 | 5,395 | ||
| D | 41.4%Clinton1,985 | 40.4%Dole1,939 | 17.5%Perot841 | 4,795 | ||
| D | 37.6%Clinton1,511 | 34.7%Bush1,395 | 27.1%Perot1,090 | 4,017 | ||
| R | 37.7%Dukakis1,137 | 61.6%Bush1,855 | 0.7%Paul20 | 3,012 | ||
| R | 33.8%Mondale1,051 | 66.2%Reagan2,056 | 0.0%Other1 | 3,108 | ||
| D | 58.3%Carter1,627 | 39.1%Reagan1,093 | 2.6%Anderson73 | 2,793 | ||
| D | 76.8%Carter1,807 | 22.4%Ford528 | 0.8%McCarthy19 | 2,354 | ||
| R | 15.8%McGovern247 | 83.5%Nixon1,306 | 0.8%Schmitz12 | 1,565 | ||
| O | 13.8%Humphrey208 | 12.1%Nixon183 | 74.1%Wallace1,119 | 1,510 | ||
| D | 56.8%Johnson711 | 43.2%Goldwater540 | 0.0% | 1,251 | ||
| D | 75.1%Kennedy834 | 24.9%Nixon277 | 0.0% | 1,111 | ||
| D | 87.1%Stevenson925 | 12.9%Eisenhower137 | 0.0% | 1,062 | ||
| D | 83.6%Stevenson992 | 16.4%Eisenhower195 | 0.0% | 1,187 | ||
| D | 83.3%Truman884 | 4.3%Dewey46 | 12.3%Thurmond131 | 1,061 | ||
| D | 91.4%Roosevelt862 | 8.6%Dewey81 | 0.0% | 943 | ||
| D | 92.0%Roosevelt1,011 | 8.0%Willkie88 | 0.0% | 1,099 | ||
| D | 93.7%Roosevelt836 | 6.3%Landon56 | 0.0% | 892 | ||
| D | 93.5%Roosevelt814 | 6.5%Hoover57 | 0.0% | 871 | ||
| D | 71.3%Smith392 | 22.7%Hoover125 | 6.0%Thomas33 | 550 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1928–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | +48.5% |
| 1932 | +86.9% |
| 1936 | +87.4% |
| 1940 | +84.0% |
| 1944 | +82.8% |
| 1948 | +79.0% |
| 1952 | +67.1% |
| 1956 | +74.2% |
| 1960 | +50.1% |
| 1964 | +13.7% |
| 1968 | +1.7% |
| 1972 | −67.7% |
| 1976 | +54.3% |
| 1980 | +19.1% |
| 1984 | −32.3% |
| 1988 | −23.8% |
| 1992 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | −25.8% |
| 2004 | −41.6% |
| 2008 | −46.8% |
| 2012 | −51.0% |
| 2016 | −62.7% |
| 2020 | −64.0% |
| 2024 | −68.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11,356 | 3,408 | 6,189 | 1,707 | 52 |
| 2018 | 11,827 | 3,263 | 6,669 | 1,823 | 72 |
| 2019 | 11,774 | 3,061 | 6,748 | 1,875 | 90 |
| 2020 | 12,653 | 2,844 | 7,712 | 1,944 | 153 |
| 2021 | 11,601 | 2,318 | 7,417 | 1,693 | 173 |
| 2023 | 12,479 | 2,107 | 8,253 | 1,884 | 235 |
| 2024 | 13,419 | 2,024 | 9,130 | 1,890 | 375 |
Source: Florida Division of Elections
This small north-central Florida county of roughly 14,000 delivered an R+68 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the state's most one-sided jurisdictions. Its economy centers on agriculture and rural services, with little urban population to dilute the conservative lean.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 87.4 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 68.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 68.0 points.
A population of 19,040, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,523 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Heard County and La Paz County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Gilchrist County, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Gilchrist County, Florida voted Republican by 68.0 points (R+68.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 10,686 votes cast, 1,662 went Democratic and 8,931 went Republican.
When did Gilchrist County, Florida last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Gilchrist County, Florida voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Gilchrist County, Florida?
Gilchrist County, Florida has a population of 19,040 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Gilchrist County, Florida?
Median household income in Gilchrist County, Florida is $63,523 — below the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Gilchrist County, Florida?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Gilchrist County, Florida from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 10 went Republican.