Data as of November 4, 2026 · refreshed automatically from the official Florida voter file
Highlands County, Florida has 62,815 active registered voters — 55.7% Republican, 21.5% Democratic, and 18.5% with no party affiliation, as of November 2026.
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| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1,799 | 952 | 52.92% |
| 2 | 22 | 494 | 249 | 50.4% |
| 3 | 6 | 1,762 | 887 | 50.34% |
| 4 | 15 | 6,193 | 3,059 | 49.39% |
| 5 | 24 | 2,208 | 1,042 | 47.19% |
| 6 | 17 | 6,135 | 2,870 | 46.78% |
| 7 | 14 | 403 | 188 | 46.65% |
| 8 | 12 | 1,062 | 494 | 46.52% |
| 9 | 21 | 3,198 | 1,477 | 46.19% |
| 10 | 13 | 4,396 | 1,967 | 44.75% |
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 Highlands County voted for president
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Highlands County at a glance.
Highlands County had an estimated 109,778 residents in July 2024, the 36th most populous of Florida's 67 counties, up 8.4% since the 2020 census. Of those, 91,738 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 36.1% are 65 or older. Its 62,815 active registered voters equal about 68.5% of that voting-age population.
It covers 1,018 square miles of land (108 people per square mile), and 77.4% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Sebring (11,795), Avon Park (10,415) and Lake Placid (2,561). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 54.4, a median household income of $54,897, 20.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 78.6% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 51,905 votes were cast for president, about 56.6% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 29.3% and the Republican ticket 70.1%. The two-party margin moved from R+18.1 in 2008 to R+40.8 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 109,778
- Population (2020 census base)
- 101,232
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 91,738
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 68.5
- Residents 65 and older
- 36.1%
- People per square mile
- 108
- Living outside incorporated places
- 77.4%
- Land area
- 1,018 sq mi
- Median age
- 54.4
- Median household income
- $54,897
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 20.5%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78.6%
Largest cities and towns
- Sebring 11,795
- Avon Park 10,415
- Lake Placid 2,561
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.3% | 70.1% | R+40.8 | 51,905 |
| 2020 | 32.5% | 66.8% | R+34.3 | 52,170 |
| 2016 | 32.7% | 64.7% | R+32.0 | 45,589 |
| 2012 | 38.0% | 61.1% | R+23.1 | 42,440 |
| 2008 | 40.5% | 58.6% | R+18.1 | 44,783 |
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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