Brantley County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1924–2024
R+82.5
2024 Margin
R+1.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
18K
Population
Brantley County, Georgia voted R+82.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,744 votes (91.11%). This represented a R+1.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+82.5
2020→2024 SwingR+1.2%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record26
Demographics
Population18,021
Median Age
40.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
10.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$40,166(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.1%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
77.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.0%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
31.0%(+14.5 vs US)
Black Protestant
2.1%
Mainline Protestant
0.6%(-4.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:40.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
22.4%
18-29
8.2%↓
30-44
18.0%
45-64
34.4%↑
65+
17.0%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.8%ConstructionVery high
11.5%Education
8.9%Manufacturing
8.5%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.5%HealthcareVery low
5.1%Political relevance:
Construction: Infrastructure focusHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.7%(736) | 91.1%(7,744) | R+82.5 | R+1.2 |
| 2020 | 9.0%(699) | 90.3%(6,991) | R+81.2 | R+2.7 |
| 2016 | 9.8%(619) | 88.3%(5,567) | R+78.5 | R+11.7 |
| 2012 | 15.6%(939) | 82.5%(4,964) | R+66.9 | R+3.8 |
| 2008 | 17.8%(1,119) | 80.9%(5,080) | R+63.1 | R+8.4 |
| 2004 | 22.4%(1,258) | 77.0%(4,333) | R+54.7 | R+16.4 |
| 2000 | 30.1%(1,372) | 68.3%(3,118) | R+38.2 | R+31.5 |
| 1996 | 41.1%(1,494) | 47.8%(1,738) | R+6.7 | R+14.7 |
| 1992 | 44.1%(1,883) | 36.1%(1,541) | D+8.0 | D+11.0 |
| 1988 | 48.2%(1,450) | 51.2%(1,539) | R+3.0 | D+2.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.4%(944) | 91.6%(10,314) | R+83.2 | R+1.7 |
| 2020 | 9.2%(1,916) | 90.8%(18,814) | R+81.5 | R+3.9 |
| 2016 | 11.2%(611) | 88.8%(4,844) | R+77.6 | R+9.4 |
| 2014 | 15.9%(465) | 84.1%(2,459) | R+68.2 | R+0.1 |
| 2010 | 15.9%(500) | 84.1%(2,636) | R+68.1 | R+2.5 |
| 2008 | 17.2%(448) | 82.8%(2,160) | R+65.6 | R+19.7 |
| 2004 | 27.0%(1,377) | 73.0%(3,716) | R+45.9 | R+16.9 |
| 2002 | 35.5%(1,147) | 64.5%(2,087) | R+29.1 | R+43.3 |
| 2000 | 57.1%(1,436) | 42.9%(1,078) | D+14.2 | D+41.7 |
| 1998 | 36.3%(872) | 63.7%(1,533) | R+27.5 | R+32.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.8%(786) | 93.2%(10,832) | R+86.5 | R+2.8 |
| 2018 | 8.2%(461) | 91.8%(5,198) | R+83.7 | R+23.2 |
| 2014 | 19.7%(567) | 80.3%(2,306) | R+60.5 | R+2.8 |
| 2010 | 21.1%(680) | 78.9%(2,538) | R+57.7 | R+29.3 |
| 2006 | 35.8%(1,017) | 64.2%(1,826) | R+28.5 | D+24.1 |
| 2002 | 23.7%(757) | 76.3%(2,432) | R+52.5 | R+59.8 |
| 1998 | 53.6%(1,468) | 46.4%(1,269) | D+7.3 | D+33.5 |
| 1994 | 36.9%(958) | 63.1%(1,639) | R+26.2 | R+62.4 |
| 1990 | 68.1%(1,461) | 31.9%(684) | D+36.2 | R+39.1 |
| 1986 | 87.7%(1,414) | 12.3%(199) | D+75.3 | D+6.0 |
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(96.3%) | Nikki Haley(2.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(81.7%) | Bernie Sanders(10.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(48.8%) | Bernie Sanders(44.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(48.8%) | Ted Cruz(25.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(65.7%) | Barack Obama(23.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee