Lafayette County, Florida
AkashicLafayette County, FLTrumpR+76.0
2024 precinct map of Lafayette CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Lafayette 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 | 87.8% | 3,296 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 11.7% | 441 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 6 |
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5 precincts · 3,756 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1884–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 11.7%Harris441 | 87.8%Trump3,296 | 0.2%Oliver6 | 3,756 | ||
| R | 13.9%Biden510 | 85.5%Trump3,128 | 0.4%Jorgensen14 | 3,658 | ||
| R | 15.3%Clinton518 | 82.8%Trump2,809 | 1.4%Johnson47 | 3,392 | ||
| R | 20.2%Obama687 | 78.5%Romney2,668 | 1.3%Johnson44 | 3,399 | ||
| R | 19.1%Obama642 | 79.8%McCain2,679 | 1.1%Nader38 | 3,359 | ||
| R | 25.4%Kerry845 | 74.0%Bush2,460 | 0.6%Nader20 | 3,325 | ||
| R | 31.5%Gore789 | 66.7%Bush1,670 | 1.0%Nader26 | 2,505 | ||
| R | 35.7%Clinton829 | 50.2%Dole1,166 | 13.6%Perot316 | 2,322 | ||
| R | 34.3%Clinton867 | 41.1%Bush1,039 | 24.2%Perot612 | 2,525 | ||
| R | 33.0%Dukakis722 | 66.4%Bush1,451 | 0.5%Paul12 | 2,185 | ||
| R | 36.3%Mondale862 | 63.7%Reagan1,513 | 0.0% | 2,375 | ||
| D | 55.5%Carter1,034 | 42.7%Reagan795 | 1.8%Anderson34 | 1,863 | ||
| D | 67.6%Carter1,126 | 31.4%Ford523 | 1.0%McCarthy16 | 1,665 | ||
| R | 14.0%McGovern173 | 85.7%Nixon1,060 | 0.3%Schmitz4 | 1,237 | ||
| O | 14.6%Humphrey215 | 9.3%Nixon137 | 76.2%Wallace1,125 | 1,477 | ||
| R | 45.7%Johnson545 | 54.3%Goldwater648 | 0.0% | 1,193 | ||
| D | 72.8%Kennedy793 | 27.2%Nixon297 | 0.0% | 1,090 | ||
| D | 84.9%Stevenson1,054 | 15.1%Eisenhower187 | 0.0% | 1,241 | ||
| D | 78.5%Stevenson981 | 21.5%Eisenhower269 | 0.0% | 1,250 | ||
| D | 85.2%Truman975 | 4.5%Dewey52 | 10.3%Thurmond118 | 1,145 | ||
| D | 85.5%Roosevelt825 | 14.5%Dewey140 | 0.0% | 965 | ||
| D | 89.9%Roosevelt1,090 | 10.1%Willkie122 | 0.0% | 1,212 | ||
| D | 93.1%Roosevelt1,084 | 6.9%Landon80 | 0.0% | 1,164 | ||
| D | 97.2%Roosevelt929 | 2.8%Hoover27 | 0.0% | 956 | ||
| D | 75.7%Smith435 | 23.5%Hoover135 | 0.9%Thomas5 | 575 | ||
| D | 88.2%Davis358 | 8.1%Coolidge33 | 3.7%La Follette15 | 406 | ||
| D | 86.6%Cox618 | 9.7%Harding69 | 3.8%Debs27 | 714 | ||
| D | 89.3%Wilson849 | 4.7%Hughes45 | 6.0%Benson57 | 951 | ||
| D | 76.8%Wilson473 | 11.9%Taft73 | 11.4%Roosevelt70 | 616 | ||
| D | 75.5%Bryan487 | 14.0%Taft90 | 10.5%Debs68 | 645 | ||
| D | 63.4%Parker275 | 28.1%Roosevelt122 | 8.5%Debs37 | 434 | ||
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| D | 88.9%Cleveland383 | 11.1%Blaine48 | 0.0% | 431 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1884–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1884 | +77.7% |
| 1888 | No data |
| 1892 | No data |
| 1896 | No data |
| 1900 | No data |
| 1904 | +35.3% |
| 1908 | +61.6% |
| 1912 | +64.9% |
| 1916 | +84.5% |
| 1920 | +76.9% |
| 1924 | +80.0% |
| 1928 | +52.2% |
| 1932 | +94.4% |
| 1936 | +86.3% |
| 1940 | +79.9% |
| 1944 | +71.0% |
| 1948 | +80.6% |
| 1952 | +57.0% |
| 1956 | +69.9% |
| 1960 | +45.5% |
| 1964 | −8.6% |
| 1968 | +5.3% |
| 1972 | −71.7% |
| 1976 | +36.2% |
| 1980 | +12.8% |
| 1984 | −27.4% |
| 1988 | −33.4% |
| 1992 | −6.8% |
| 1996 | −14.5% |
| 2000 | −35.2% |
| 2004 | −48.6% |
| 2008 | −60.6% |
| 2012 | −58.3% |
| 2016 | −67.5% |
| 2020 | −71.6% |
| 2024 | −76.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4,293 | 2,449 | 1,537 | 296 | 11 |
| 2018 | 4,371 | 2,189 | 1,867 | 302 | 13 |
| 2019 | 4,412 | 1,975 | 2,098 | 323 | 16 |
| 2020 | 4,606 | 1,197 | 3,052 | 318 | 39 |
| 2021 | 4,484 | 1,082 | 3,038 | 316 | 48 |
| 2023 | 4,591 | 922 | 3,258 | 354 | 57 |
| 2024 | 4,468 | 684 | 3,393 | 321 | 70 |
Source: Florida Division of Elections
Lafayette County's rural, timber-economy character and sparse population of roughly 7,000 have produced some of the most lopsided presidential results in Florida, with Republican margins routinely exceeding 70 points.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 94.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 76.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 76.0 points.
A population of 8,161, a 67% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,757 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Appling County and Covington County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lafayette County, Florida vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lafayette County, Florida voted Republican by 76.0 points (R+76.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,756 votes cast, 441 went Democratic and 3,296 went Republican.
When did Lafayette County, Florida last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lafayette County, Florida voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Lafayette County, Florida?
Lafayette County, Florida has a population of 8,161 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lafayette County, Florida?
Median household income in Lafayette County, Florida is $62,757 — below the national median of $80,734. The Florida state median is $74,568.
What is the political history of Lafayette County, Florida?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Lafayette County, Florida from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.