Data as of November 4, 2026 · refreshed automatically from the official Florida voter file
Bay County, Florida has 127,503 active registered voters — 58.7% Republican, 18.6% Democratic, and 18.4% with no party affiliation, as of November 2026.
Party registration
Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.41 | 1,584 | 1,113 | 70.27% |
| 2 | 15.43 | 2,980 | 2,023 | 67.89% |
| 3 | 2.12 | 1,702 | 1,147 | 67.39% |
| 4 | 19.16 | 5,652 | 3,749 | 66.33% |
| 5 | 5.12 | 3,417 | 2,250 | 65.85% |
| 6 | 17.14 | 1,011 | 663 | 65.58% |
| 7 | 16.41 | 513 | 333 | 64.91% |
| 8 | 15.42 | 930 | 596 | 64.09% |
| 9 | 18.14 | 1,196 | 761 | 63.63% |
| 10 | 23.17 | 490 | 305 | 62.24% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Bay County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Bay County at a glance.
Bay County had an estimated 199,718 residents in July 2024, the 30th most populous of Florida's 67 counties, up 14.0% since the 2020 census. Of those, 157,142 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 18.5% are 65 or older. Its 127,503 active registered voters equal about 81.1% of that voting-age population.
It covers 759 square miles of land (263 people per square mile), and 46.1% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Panama City (37,024), Lynn Haven (21,954), Panama City Beach (19,955), Callaway (14,138) and Springfield (8,495). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 41.0, a median household income of $73,533, 29.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 66.8% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 97,775 votes were cast for president, about 62.2% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 25.8% and the Republican ticket 73.1%. The two-party margin moved from R+40.7 in 2008 to R+47.3 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 199,718
- Population (2020 census base)
- 175,210
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 157,142
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 81.1
- Residents 65 and older
- 18.5%
- People per square mile
- 263
- Living outside incorporated places
- 46.1%
- Land area
- 759 sq mi
- Median age
- 41.0
- Median household income
- $73,533
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 29.6%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66.8%
Largest cities and towns
- Panama City 37,024
- Lynn Haven 21,954
- Panama City Beach 19,955
- Callaway 14,138
- Springfield 8,495
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.8% | 73.1% | R+47.3 | 97,775 |
| 2020 | 27.5% | 71.1% | R+43.6 | 93,024 |
| 2016 | 24.9% | 71.2% | R+46.3 | 87,151 |
| 2012 | 27.6% | 71.2% | R+43.6 | 79,834 |
| 2008 | 29.2% | 69.9% | R+40.7 | 81,127 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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