Charlton County, Georgia: Deep Red Country

Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+56.2

2024 Margin

R+5.5%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 1984

Voting Streak

13K

Population

Charlton County, Georgia voted R+56.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,607 votes (77.94%). This represented a R+5.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+56.2

2020→2024 SwingR+5.5%

Voting StreakR since 1984

Elections on Record33

Demographics

Population12,518

Median Age

39.4(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

11.4%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$45,770(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

54.4%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

15.5%(US: 18.6%)

Black

21.0%(US: 12.3%)

Homeownership

78.1%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

22.5%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

8.4%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

2.5%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

EvangelicalStrongly R

22.7%(+6.2 vs US)

Black ProtestantStrongly D

6.9%(+4.7 vs US)

Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing

3.4%(-1.8 vs US)

CatholicSwing vote

1.6%(-17.1 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:39.4 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18Future voters

19.7%↓

18-29Lean D, low turnout

12.5%

30-44Swing voters

20.1%

45-64Lean R, high turnout

33.0%↑

65+Lean R, highest turnout

14.7%↓

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

Professional ServicesAbove avg

16.2%

ManufacturingAbove avg

14.8%

Retail Trade

12.8%

ConstructionVery high

10.7%

EducationBelow avg

6.7%

HealthcareVery low

2.3%

Political relevance:

Construction: Infrastructure focusHealthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	21.8%(1,007)	77.9%(3,607)	R+56.2	R+5.5
2020	24.2%(1,103)	74.9%(3,419)	R+50.7	R+2.4
2016	24.9%(1,004)	73.2%(2,951)	R+48.3	R+13.0
2012	31.8%(1,197)	67.1%(2,527)	R+35.3	R+0.9
2008	32.5%(1,197)	66.9%(2,466)	R+34.4	D+2.3
2004	31.4%(1,064)	68.2%(2,311)	R+36.8	R+10.0
2000	36.0%(1,015)	62.9%(1,770)	R+26.8	R+26.6
1996	45.1%(1,368)	45.3%(1,374)	R+0.2	D+6.9
1992	39.0%(1,127)	46.1%(1,333)	R+7.1	D+9.6
1988	40.9%(943)	57.6%(1,327)	R+16.7	R+6.3

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	23.0%(780)	75.3%(2,552)	R+52.3	R+0.0
2020	22.7%(1,016)	75.0%(3,357)	R+52.3	R+6.2
2016	24.9%(873)	71.0%(2,489)	R+46.1	R+6.0
2014	28.9%(585)	69.0%(1,396)	R+40.1	R+3.8
2010	30.0%(645)	66.3%(1,424)	R+36.3	D+5.8
2008	29.0%(435)	71.0%(1,066)	R+42.0	R+13.2
2004	34.1%(1,017)	63.0%(1,876)	R+28.8	D+0.8
2002	34.7%(617)	64.3%(1,143)	R+29.6	R+65.6
2000	61.4%(1,039)	25.4%(430)	D+36.0	D+58.8
1998	37.7%(520)	60.5%(835)	R+22.8	R+17.8

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	21.4%(1,456)	77.9%(5,308)	R+56.6	R+5.8
2018	24.4%(822)	75.1%(2,534)	R+50.7	R+19.4
2014	32.7%(658)	64.0%(1,287)	R+31.3	R+0.7
2010	33.1%(715)	63.6%(1,376)	R+30.6	R+10.8
2006	38.8%(640)	58.6%(967)	R+19.8	D+5.1
2002	36.8%(656)	61.7%(1,101)	R+24.9	R+29.7
1998	51.7%(824)	47.0%(748)	D+4.8	D+7.8
1994	48.5%(724)	51.5%(769)	R+3.0	R+26.1
1990	60.1%(782)	37.0%(482)	D+23.1	R+41.6
1986	82.3%(737)	17.6%(158)	D+64.7	D+10.1

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(95.8%)	Nikki Haley(2.8%)	✓
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(90.8%)	Bernie Sanders(4.2%)	✓
2016	Dem	Hillary Clinton(73.7%)	Bernie Sanders(22.5%)	✓
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(47.3%)	Ted Cruz(25.0%)	✓
2008	Dem	Barack Obama(52.2%)	Hillary Clinton(40.9%)	✓