Clewiston, FL
Safe Republican — shifted 12.9pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 55K residents — 2 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 34.3% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(14) | 50.3% |
▶Black / African American(7) | 12.1% |
▶Asian(3) | 1.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 3.2% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 22.9% | 53.6% |
| Catholic | 13.8% | 32.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Black Protestant | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| Mainline Protestant | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Non-religious | 57.3% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+42.5 |
| 2020 | Trump+29.6 |
| 2016 | Trump+21.4 |
| 2012 | Romney+9.5 |
| 2008 | McCain+10.8 |
| 2004 | Bush+18.1 |
| 2000 | Bush+16.6 |
| 1996 | Clinton+1.6 |
| 1992 | Bush+4.1 |
Clewiston, FL is a metro area that has a population of 54,945. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+42.5. Akashic Edge tracks 26 presidential elections here, dating back to 1924.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.4% | 70.9% | R+42.5 | R+12.9 |
| 2020 | 34.8% | 64.5% | R+29.6 | R+8.3 |
| 2016 | 38.1% | 59.4% | R+21.4 | R+11.9 |
| 2012 | 44.7% | 54.1% | R+9.5 | D+1.4 |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 54.8% | R+10.8 | D+7.3 |
| 2004 | 40.7% | 58.7% | R+18.1 | R+1.5 |
| 2000 | 40.7% | 57.3% | R+16.6 | R+18.2 |
| 1996 | 43.9% | 42.3% | D+1.6 | D+5.7 |
| 1992 | 35.1% | 39.2% | R+4.1 | D+24.2 |
| 1988 | 35.6% | 63.9% | R+28.3 | D+7.4 |
| 1984 | 32.2% | 67.8% | R+35.7 | R+35.0 |
| 1980 | 48.0% | 48.7% | R+0.7 | R+19.7 |
| 1976 | 58.7% | 39.7% | D+19.0 | D+77.2 |
| 1972 | 20.7% | 78.8% | R+58.2 | R+55.0 |
| 1968 | 23.1% | 26.3% | R+3.2 | D+6.8 |
| 1964 | 45.0% | 55.0% | R+10.0 | R+21.2 |
| 1960 | 55.6% | 44.4% | D+11.2 | D+12.6 |
| 1956 | 49.3% | 50.7% | R+1.4 | R+11.7 |
| 1952 | 55.1% | 44.9% | D+10.3 | R+15.8 |
| 1948 | 52.5% | 26.5% | D+26.1 | — |
What defines Clewiston, FL?
Clewiston, FL has been trending Republican — 33pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 42.5% margin
- Swung 12.9 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Clewiston, FL | National |
|---|---|---|
▶Hispanic / Latino(14) | 50.3% | 19.3% |
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 34.3% | 57.4% |
▶Black / African American(7) | 12.1% | 12.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 3.2% | 0.9% |
▶Asian(3) | 1.0% | 6.0% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -25.7pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.9% | 53.6% | — | — | |
| 13.8% | 32.3% | — | — | |
| 2.9% | 6.7% | — | — | |
| 1.9% | 4.4% | — | — | |
| 1.3% | 3.0% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 57.3% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Clewiston, FL metro area? 54,945 residents across 2 counties.
Demographics
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 21pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+28 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Clewiston, FL
How competitive is Clewiston, FL?
Do voters in Clewiston, FL split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+42.5 | R+44.3 | 1.8pp |