Paulding County, Georgia, GA
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+24.0
2024 Margin
D+5.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
169K
Population
Paulding County, Georgia voted R+24.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 58,769 votes (61.52%). This represented a D+5.0% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+24.0
2020→2024 SwingD+5.0%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population168,661
Median Age
36.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$89,237(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
63.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
22.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
80.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
6.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020EvangelicalStrongly R
13.2%(-3.3 vs US)
CatholicSwing vote
2.4%(-16.3 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
2.1%(-3.1 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
2.0%
Black ProtestantStrongly D
0.5%(-1.7 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:36.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
25.7%↑
18-29Lean D, low turnout
8.4%↓
30-44Swing voters
20.8%
45-64Lean R, high turnout
33.7%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
11.4%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.8%Professional Services
11.4%ConstructionAbove avg
10.1%Manufacturing
8.9%EducationBelow avg
7.2%HealthcareVery low
4.2%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.5%(35,802) | 61.5%(58,769) | R+24.0 | D+5.0 |
| 2020 | 34.8%(29,704) | 63.9%(54,525) | R+29.1 | D+11.6 |
| 2016 | 27.5%(18,025) | 68.2%(44,662) | R+40.7 | D+2.8 |
| 2012 | 27.5%(15,825) | 71.0%(40,846) | R+43.5 | R+4.9 |
| 2008 | 30.2%(17,229) | 68.8%(39,192) | R+38.5 | D+14.3 |
| 2004 | 23.3%(9,420) | 76.1%(30,843) | R+52.9 | R+11.1 |
| 2000 | 27.8%(6,743) | 69.6%(16,881) | R+41.8 | R+16.5 |
| 1996 | 32.3%(5,699) | 57.6%(10,152) | R+25.3 | R+12.2 |
| 1992 | 34.5%(5,212) | 47.6%(7,180) | R+13.0 | D+32.7 |
| 1988 | 26.9%(2,717) | 72.6%(7,329) | R+45.7 | R+6.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.6%(24,389) | 61.0%(40,689) | R+24.4 | D+4.8 |
| 2020 | 34.0%(28,755) | 63.3%(53,485) | R+29.3 | D+14.8 |
| 2016 | 25.4%(15,732) | 69.5%(42,974) | R+44.0 | R+4.1 |
| 2014 | 28.8%(10,494) | 68.7%(25,068) | R+39.9 | D+9.0 |
| 2010 | 24.0%(7,779) | 72.9%(23,676) | R+49.0 | R+1.4 |
| 2008 | 26.2%(7,065) | 73.8%(19,864) | R+47.5 | D+2.8 |
| 2004 | 23.7%(9,465) | 74.0%(29,569) | R+50.4 | R+13.8 |
| 2002 | 31.0%(6,372) | 67.5%(13,890) | R+36.5 | R+40.4 |
| 2000 | 50.1%(12,038) | 46.2%(11,116) | D+3.8 | D+30.9 |
| 1998 | 34.6%(4,690) | 61.7%(8,358) | R+27.1 | R+7.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.5%(44,854) | 65.7%(87,984) | R+32.2 | D+1.8 |
| 2018 | 32.6%(19,959) | 66.5%(40,784) | R+34.0 | D+4.3 |
| 2014 | 29.3%(10,635) | 67.6%(24,514) | R+38.3 | D+1.1 |
| 2010 | 28.2%(9,188) | 67.6%(22,036) | R+39.4 | D+7.6 |
| 2006 | 24.3%(6,389) | 71.2%(18,766) | R+47.0 | R+9.4 |
| 2002 | 29.8%(6,127) | 67.4%(13,848) | R+37.6 | R+25.0 |
| 1998 | 41.4%(5,735) | 54.0%(7,475) | R+12.6 | D+4.0 |
| 1994 | 41.7%(4,384) | 58.3%(6,120) | R+16.5 | R+29.9 |
| 1990 | 55.3%(4,641) | 41.9%(3,519) | D+13.4 | R+28.3 |
| 1986 | 70.8%(4,191) | 29.2%(1,727) | D+41.6 | R+15.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab