Rainbow Springs, Florida
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −27.1% |
| 2008 | −21.3% |
| 2012 | −28.5% |
| 2016 | −37.3% |
| 2020 | −34.8% |
| 2024 | −38.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.4%Harris1,169 | 68.6%Trump2,637 | 1.0% | R+38.2 | R+3.4 | R+36.7 | 3,844 | |
| R | 32.3%Biden1,198 | 67.1%Trump2,488 | 0.6% | R+34.8 | D+2.5 | R+39.2 | 3,709 | |
| R | 30.0%Clinton1,006 | 67.3%Trump2,258 | 2.8% | R+37.3 | R+8.8 | R+39.4 | 3,357 | |
| R | 35.3%Obama1,108 | 63.8%Romney2,002 | 0.9% | R+28.5 | R+7.1 | R+32.3 | 3,139 | |
| R | 38.5%Obama1,290 | 59.8%McCain2,005 | 1.7% | R+21.3 | D+5.7 | R+28.6 | 3,351 | |
| R | 36.3%Kerry1,037 | 63.4%Bush1,810 | 0.3% | R+27.1 | — | R+24.6 | 2,855 |
Nestled in north-central Florida's spring country, Rainbow Springs CDP draws heavily from retirement-age residents, a demographic that consistently posts above-average participation rates in both primary and general elections.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 38.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.2 points.
A population of 6,082, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,161 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sugarmill Woods and Pine Ridge.
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Rainbow Springs, Florida. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1259470/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.