Butts County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+45.2
2024 Margin
R+1.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
25K
Population
Butts County, Georgia voted R+45.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,424 votes (72.39%). This represented a R+1.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+45.2
2020→2024 SwingR+1.6%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population25,434
Median Age
38.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
13.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$60,076(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
64.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
26.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
71.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020EvangelicalStrongly R
25.8%(+9.3 vs US)
CatholicSwing vote
5.3%(-13.4 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
5.0%
Black ProtestantStrongly D
4.8%(+2.5 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
2.2%
Age Distribution
Median:38.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
20.5%
18-29Lean D, low turnout
9.4%↓
30-44Swing voters
21.9%↑
45-64Lean R, high turnout
32.7%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
15.5%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeVery high
17.8%Professional Services
10.6%Manufacturing
8.5%Construction
8.1%EducationBelow avg
6.9%HealthcareVery low
4.9%Political relevance:
Retail Trade: Minimum wage issuesHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.2%(3,544) | 72.4%(9,424) | R+45.2 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 27.8%(3,274) | 71.4%(8,406) | R+43.6 | D+0.0 |
| 2016 | 27.0%(2,566) | 70.6%(6,717) | R+43.6 | R+8.1 |
| 2012 | 31.6%(2,968) | 67.1%(6,306) | R+35.5 | R+3.8 |
| 2008 | 33.7%(3,065) | 65.4%(5,947) | R+31.7 | D+1.2 |
| 2004 | 33.2%(2,572) | 66.1%(5,119) | R+32.9 | R+16.6 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(2,281) | 56.8%(3,198) | R+16.3 | R+21.4 |
| 1996 | 47.7%(2,271) | 42.6%(2,027) | D+5.1 | R+8.9 |
| 1992 | 50.5%(2,448) | 36.5%(1,768) | D+14.0 | D+25.6 |
| 1988 | 44.1%(1,730) | 55.7%(2,184) | R+11.6 | R+3.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.7%(2,666) | 70.4%(6,784) | R+42.8 | D+1.8 |
| 2020 | 26.8%(3,129) | 71.3%(8,329) | R+44.5 | D+2.5 |
| 2016 | 24.5%(2,167) | 71.5%(6,320) | R+47.0 | R+10.3 |
| 2014 | 30.5%(1,880) | 67.2%(4,138) | R+36.7 | D+5.8 |
| 2010 | 27.4%(1,679) | 69.9%(4,279) | R+42.5 | R+6.5 |
| 2008 | 32.0%(1,624) | 68.0%(3,448) | R+36.0 | R+6.7 |
| 2004 | 34.4%(2,615) | 63.7%(4,841) | R+29.3 | R+14.7 |
| 2002 | 42.2%(2,011) | 56.7%(2,705) | R+14.6 | R+33.4 |
| 2000 | 58.1%(3,254) | 39.3%(2,201) | D+18.8 | D+17.1 |
| 1998 | 49.1%(1,870) | 47.4%(1,807) | D+1.6 | R+4.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.0%(4,840) | 74.5%(14,446) | R+49.5 | R+5.5 |
| 2018 | 27.6%(2,451) | 71.7%(6,358) | R+44.1 | R+10.9 |
| 2014 | 32.3%(1,970) | 65.4%(3,993) | R+33.1 | R+1.0 |
| 2010 | 32.1%(1,984) | 64.3%(3,972) | R+32.2 | R+0.0 |
| 2006 | 32.1%(1,621) | 64.2%(3,245) | R+32.1 | R+13.8 |
| 2002 | 39.7%(1,888) | 58.0%(2,761) | R+18.3 | R+33.8 |
| 1998 | 55.8%(2,130) | 40.4%(1,541) | D+15.4 | D+12.5 |
| 1994 | 51.5%(1,769) | 48.5%(1,668) | D+2.9 | R+15.4 |
| 1990 | 58.2%(2,042) | 39.9%(1,398) | D+18.4 | R+31.5 |
| 1986 | 75.0%(2,382) | 25.1%(796) | D+49.9 | R+4.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab