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U.S. House, Florida District 2

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Allen Boyd (Incumbent)

Occupation
Farmer/ Rancher
Education
BS, Accounting, Florida State University
Elected
1996
Born
Valdosta, GA, United States
Residence
Monticello, FL
Religion
Methodist
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Florida District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 639,295
  • Male: 49.7%
  • Female: 50.3%
  • Median Age: 35.1
  • 18 Years and Over: 77.2%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.0%
  • Employed: 55.8%
  • Median Household Income: $34,718
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 11.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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