Pace, Florida
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −63.5% |
| 2008 | −56.8% |
| 2012 | −60.0% |
| 2016 | −59.3% |
| 2020 | −52.5% |
| 2024 | −53.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22.5%Harris3,423 | 75.8%Trump11,515 | 1.6% | R+53.3 | R+0.8 | R+51.8 | 15,182 | |
| R | 22.7%Biden3,253 | 75.1%Trump10,786 | 2.2% | R+52.5 | D+6.8 | R+56.9 | 14,354 | |
| R | 17.7%Clinton2,088 | 76.9%Trump9,099 | 5.4% | R+59.3 | D+0.7 | R+61.4 | 11,826 | |
| R | 19.4%Obama1,921 | 79.4%Romney7,856 | 1.2% | R+60.0 | R+3.2 | R+63.9 | 9,892 | |
| R | 21.0%Obama2,046 | 77.8%McCain7,578 | 1.2% | R+56.8 | D+6.7 | R+64.1 | 9,737 | |
| R | 17.7%Kerry1,537 | 81.2%Bush7,049 | 1.1% | R+63.5 | — | R+61.0 | 8,680 |
Pace has expanded rapidly as a bedroom community for Naval Air Station Pensacola personnel and civilian workers, giving it a younger-than-average demographic profile and consistently high turnout in state and federal races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 63.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.3 points.
A population of 26,282, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,701 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lynn Haven and Niceville.
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Pace, Florida. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1253725/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.