Wilkes County, Georgia: null
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+16.9
2024 Margin
R+3.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
10K
Population
Wilkes County, Georgia voted R+16.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,971 votes (58.28%). This represented a R+3.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.2
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+16.9
2020→2024 SwingR+3.7%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population9,565
Median Age
45.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$51,780(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
51.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
40.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
66.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4%(2,112) | 58.3%(2,971) | R+16.9 | -3.7 |
| 2020 | 43.0%(2,160) | 56.1%(2,823) | R+13.2 | +3.0 |
| 2016 | 41.2%(1,848) | 57.3%(2,572) | R+16.1 | -4.6 |
| 2012 | 43.8%(2,087) | 55.3%(2,635) | R+11.5 | -3.8 |
| 2008 | 45.8%(2,315) | 53.5%(2,705) | R+7.7 | +2.4 |
| 2004 | 44.6%(2,028) | 54.8%(2,490) | R+10.2 | -7.6 |
| 2000 | 48.2%(1,940) | 50.8%(2,044) | R+2.6 | -18.0 |
| 1996 | 55.0%(1,971) | 39.5%(1,417) | D+15.4 | +4.8 |
| 1992 | 49.3%(1,955) | 38.7%(1,535) | D+10.6 | +18.3 |
| 1988 | 46.0%(1,549) | 53.7%(1,810) | R+7.7 | -0.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40.7%(1,680) | 58.2%(2,402) | R+17.5 | -2.3 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(2,057) | 56.8%(2,810) | R+15.2 | +8.5 |
| 2016 | 36.9%(1,525) | 60.7%(2,507) | R+23.8 | -13.9 |
| 2014 | 44.5%(1,385) | 54.3%(1,692) | R+9.8 | +13.9 |
| 2010 | 37.5%(1,374) | 61.2%(2,245) | R+23.8 | -9.3 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(1,433) | 57.2%(1,917) | R+14.4 | +2.4 |
| 2004 | 40.8%(1,764) | 57.7%(2,492) | R+16.9 | -22.6 |
| 2002 | 52.2%(1,715) | 46.5%(1,527) | D+5.7 | -15.4 |
| 2000 | 58.0%(1,669) | 36.9%(1,062) | D+21.1 | +17.9 |
| 1998 | 50.6%(1,442) | 47.4%(1,350) | D+3.2 | -9.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.2%(3,166) | 61.4%(5,090) | R+23.2 | -4.8 |
| 2018 | 40.5%(1,774) | 58.9%(2,578) | R+18.4 | -6.9 |
| 2014 | 43.3%(1,337) | 54.8%(1,691) | R+11.5 | +2.3 |
| 2010 | 41.9%(1,576) | 55.7%(2,093) | R+13.8 | +2.4 |
| 2006 | 40.7%(1,117) | 56.9%(1,561) | R+16.2 | -21.9 |
| 2002 | 52.1%(1,714) | 46.4%(1,526) | D+5.7 | -17.5 |
| 1998 | 60.6%(1,889) | 37.4%(1,165) | D+23.2 | +8.0 |
| 1994 | 57.6%(1,657) | 42.4%(1,219) | D+15.2 | +1.1 |
| 1990 | 56.6%(1,685) | 42.5%(1,264) | D+14.1 | -46.6 |
| 1986 | 80.3%(2,032) | 19.6%(497) | D+60.7 | +8.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.0%) | Nikki Haley(9.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(78.2%) | Bernie Sanders(8.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(82.1%) | Bernie Sanders(16.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(48.6%) | Ted Cruz(22.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(63.7%) | Hillary Clinton(32.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee