Data as of November 4, 2026 · refreshed automatically from the official Florida voter file
Columbia County, Florida has 41,465 active registered voters — 59.1% Republican, 22.8% Democratic, and 14.7% with no party affiliation, as of November 2026.
Party registration
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| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51.0 | 2,294 | 1,883 | 82.08% |
| 2 | 31.0 | 3,350 | 2,725 | 81.34% |
| 3 | 23.0 | 2,057 | 1,672 | 81.28% |
| 4 | 21.0 | 1,726 | 1,402 | 81.23% |
| 5 | 41.0 | 1,920 | 1,546 | 80.52% |
| 6 | 47.0 | 812 | 653 | 80.42% |
| 7 | 15.0 | 656 | 527 | 80.34% |
| 8 | 33.0 | 4,912 | 3,940 | 80.21% |
| 9 | 52.0 | 2,673 | 2,138 | 79.99% |
| 10 | 48.0 | 1,997 | 1,589 | 79.57% |
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 Columbia County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Columbia County at a glance.
Columbia County had an estimated 73,977 residents in July 2024, the 41st most populous of Florida's 67 counties, up 6.1% since the 2020 census. Of those, 57,665 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 21.0% are 65 or older. Its 41,465 active registered voters equal about 71.9% of that voting-age population.
It covers 797 square miles of land (93 people per square mile), and 81.8% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Lake City (12,783) and Fort White (669). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 40.7, a median household income of $59,205, 16.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 72.5% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 33,592 votes were cast for president, about 58.3% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 24.6% and the Republican ticket 74.7%. The two-party margin moved from R+33.8 in 2008 to R+50.1 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 73,977
- Population (2020 census base)
- 69,698
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 57,665
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 71.9
- Residents 65 and older
- 21.0%
- People per square mile
- 93
- Living outside incorporated places
- 81.8%
- Land area
- 797 sq mi
- Median age
- 40.7
- Median household income
- $59,205
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 16.8%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72.5%
Largest cities and towns
- Lake City 12,783
- Fort White 669
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.6% | 74.7% | R+50.1 | 33,592 |
| 2020 | 27.0% | 72.1% | R+45.1 | 33,042 |
| 2016 | 26.5% | 70.9% | R+44.4 | 28,696 |
| 2012 | 31.2% | 67.8% | R+36.6 | 27,163 |
| 2008 | 32.6% | 66.4% | R+33.8 | 28,128 |
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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