Citrus, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Citrus, Florida has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.0 pts more Rep. than Florida overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 29,767 | 52.0% | 7.4 pts (4,242 votes) | 57,206 | — | 7.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 39,500 | 56.9% | 14.7 pts (10,223 votes) | 69,467 | -7.2 pts | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 43,706 | 57.4% | 16.1 pts (12,246 votes) | 76,158 | -1.4 pts | 19.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 44,662 | 60.4% | 21.9 pts (16,202 votes) | 73,935 | -5.9 pts | 23.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 54,456 | 68.3% | 39.7 pts (31,667 votes) | 79,700 | -18.8 pts | 39.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 65,352 | 70.1% | 41.0 pts (38,260 votes) | 93,208 | -0.4 pts | 38.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 71,356 | 72.6% | 45.9 pts (45,080 votes) | 98,237 | -4.8 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 118,649 | 48.2% of population |
| 2004 | 129,840 | 53.5% of population |
| 2008 | 142,122 | 53.6% of population |
| 2012 | 139,180 | 53.1% of population |
| 2016 | 142,804 | 55.8% of population |
| 2020 | 154,569 | 60.3% of population |
| 2024 | 170,174 | 57.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Citrus shifted 38.5 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Citrus has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Citrus voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Citrus has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Citrus?
Citrus's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 7.7 points (4,242 votes) out of 57,206 total votes cast.
Has Citrus ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Citrus has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Citrus?
The widest margin on record for Citrus was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 46.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Citrus relative to its population?
In 2024, 98,237 votes were recorded in Citrus against a total population of 170,174 (57.7% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Citrus a presidential bellwether county?
Citrus has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).