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Florida District 18

Congressional District in FL • 4 Counties

Florida's 18th congressional district is represented by Scott Franklin, a Republican U.S. representative. Franklin won the 2024 general election with 65.3% of the vote. The district has 825,024 residents, a median household income of $62,039 and a median age of 40.9, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Scott Franklin

Representative for Florida District 18
Republican5 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

825,024

Total Population

$62,039

Median Household Income

40.9

Median Age

13.5%

College Educated

16.1%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

58.1% Whi
13.2% Bla
29.7% His
1.5% Asi

Age Distribution

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Median age: 40.9 years

Household Income Distribution

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Median household income: $62,039

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Scott Franklin Republican65.3%
Andrea Doria Kale Democratic34.7%

Scott Franklin won by 30.6%

344,807 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

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Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Scott Franklin

Major Counties

Polk, Highlands, Hardee and 1 more

Major Cities

Lakeland, Winter Haven, Sebring

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Florida District 18?
Scott Franklin (Republican) currently represents Florida District 18 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Florida District 18?
Florida District 18 includes 4 counties: Polk, Highlands, Hardee, Hendry.
What are the major cities in Florida District 18?
The major cities in this district include Lakeland, Winter Haven, Sebring.
What is the population of Florida District 18?
Florida District 18 has a population of approximately 825,024 residents.