Ben Hill County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1908–2024
R+32.0
2024 Margin
R+5.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
17K
Population
Ben Hill County, Georgia voted R+32.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,281 votes (65.85%). This represented a R+5.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+32.0
2020→2024 SwingR+5.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record30
Demographics
Population17,194
Median Age
38.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
12.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$38,255(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
53.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
36.5%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
59.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
25.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.8%(2,199) | 65.8%(4,281) | R+32.0 | R+5.8 |
| 2020 | 36.5%(2,392) | 62.6%(4,110) | R+26.2 | D+1.4 |
| 2016 | 35.4%(2,101) | 63.0%(3,739) | R+27.6 | R+12.8 |
| 2012 | 42.1%(2,512) | 56.9%(3,396) | R+14.8 | R+1.1 |
| 2008 | 42.9%(2,590) | 56.6%(3,417) | R+13.7 | D+7.1 |
| 2004 | 39.3%(2,180) | 60.1%(3,331) | R+20.8 | R+17.6 |
| 2000 | 47.9%(2,234) | 51.1%(2,381) | R+3.1 | R+19.8 |
| 1996 | 53.8%(2,198) | 37.1%(1,516) | D+16.7 | R+2.9 |
| 1992 | 52.6%(2,348) | 33.1%(1,476) | D+19.5 | D+23.1 |
| 1988 | 47.6%(1,867) | 51.2%(2,005) | R+3.5 | D+7.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.8%(1,767) | 63.7%(3,235) | R+28.9 | R+1.3 |
| 2020 | 35.3%(2,284) | 63.0%(4,077) | R+27.7 | D+6.2 |
| 2016 | 31.8%(1,739) | 65.7%(3,589) | R+33.9 | R+15.6 |
| 2014 | 40.0%(1,403) | 58.2%(2,043) | R+18.2 | D+4.0 |
| 2010 | 37.6%(1,454) | 59.8%(2,314) | R+22.2 | R+10.1 |
| 2008 | 43.9%(1,327) | 56.1%(1,694) | R+12.2 | D+2.3 |
| 2004 | 42.0%(2,265) | 56.5%(3,043) | R+14.4 | R+15.9 |
| 2002 | 50.1%(1,858) | 48.6%(1,803) | D+1.5 | R+27.8 |
| 2000 | 62.8%(3,056) | 33.6%(1,634) | D+29.2 | D+21.1 |
| 1998 | 53.7%(1,592) | 45.6%(1,352) | D+8.1 | R+16.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.8%(3,360) | 66.7%(6,824) | R+33.8 | R+5.8 |
| 2018 | 35.8%(1,983) | 63.8%(3,539) | R+28.1 | R+15.4 |
| 2014 | 42.4%(1,465) | 55.0%(1,901) | R+12.6 | R+6.0 |
| 2010 | 45.1%(1,757) | 51.7%(2,014) | R+6.6 | D+0.3 |
| 2006 | 45.6%(1,512) | 52.4%(1,739) | R+6.8 | R+1.0 |
| 2002 | 46.2%(1,703) | 52.1%(1,920) | R+5.9 | R+39.3 |
| 1998 | 66.1%(1,980) | 32.7%(979) | D+33.4 | D+20.9 |
| 1994 | 56.2%(1,605) | 43.8%(1,249) | D+12.5 | R+4.2 |
| 1990 | 57.8%(1,908) | 41.1%(1,357) | D+16.7 | R+49.2 |
| 1986 | 83.0%(2,170) | 17.1%(446) | D+65.9 | D+1.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(92.0%) | Nikki Haley(6.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(89.8%) | Bernie Sanders(4.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(80.2%) | Bernie Sanders(18.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(55.9%) | Ted Cruz(17.3%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(56.8%) | Hillary Clinton(36.9%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee