Richmond County, Georgia: Black Belt
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+36.1
2024 Margin
R+1.1%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
🗳️ Black Belt
Classification
207K
Population
Richmond County, Georgia voted D+36.1 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 56,657 votes (67.79%). This represented a R+1.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992.
Electoral Behavior
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Black BeltView all
Southern counties with 40%+ Black population, a distinct region shaped by the history of slavery and the plantation economy. Voting patterns are heavily influenced by racial demographics.
Volatility
6.3
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
+0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+36.1
2020→2024 SwingR+1.1%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population206,607
Median Age
34.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
33.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$50,605(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
31.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
55.3%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
51.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.8%(56,657) | 31.7%(26,472) | D+36.1 | -1.1 |
| 2020 | 68.0%(59,124) | 30.8%(26,781) | D+37.2 | +5.1 |
| 2016 | 64.2%(48,814) | 32.2%(24,461) | D+32.0 | -1.7 |
| 2012 | 66.4%(52,560) | 32.6%(25,845) | D+33.7 | +1.9 |
| 2008 | 65.7%(52,100) | 33.8%(26,842) | D+31.8 | +18.1 |
| 2004 | 56.6%(39,262) | 42.9%(29,764) | D+13.7 | +3.4 |
| 2000 | 54.6%(31,413) | 44.3%(25,485) | D+10.3 | -2.1 |
| 1996 | 54.0%(30,738) | 41.6%(23,670) | D+12.4 | +4.6 |
| 1992 | 48.6%(28,910) | 40.7%(24,227) | D+7.9 | +22.5 |
| 1988 | 42.5%(20,489) | 57.1%(27,566) | R+14.7 | +2.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68.1%(43,567) | 30.5%(19,491) | D+37.7 | +3.1 |
| 2020 | 66.0%(56,786) | 31.5%(27,052) | D+34.6 | +11.4 |
| 2016 | 60.0%(42,229) | 36.8%(25,908) | D+23.2 | -5.3 |
| 2014 | 63.6%(30,709) | 35.1%(16,934) | D+28.5 | +9.2 |
| 2010 | 58.9%(29,102) | 39.5%(19,552) | D+19.3 | +0.6 |
| 2008 | 59.4%(23,510) | 40.6%(16,089) | D+18.7 | +7.6 |
| 2004 | 54.9%(36,488) | 43.8%(29,086) | D+11.2 | -7.0 |
| 2002 | 58.5%(27,929) | 40.4%(19,275) | D+18.1 | -12.6 |
| 2000 | 63.9%(36,270) | 33.1%(18,801) | D+30.8 | +21.4 |
| 1998 | 54.0%(23,792) | 44.7%(19,673) | D+9.3 | -6.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 65.7%(84,260) | 33.7%(43,204) | D+32.0 | -4.3 |
| 2018 | 67.8%(47,531) | 31.5%(22,076) | D+36.3 | +10.1 |
| 2014 | 62.3%(29,722) | 36.1%(17,232) | D+26.2 | +0.7 |
| 2010 | 61.3%(30,574) | 35.8%(17,882) | D+25.4 | +23.8 |
| 2006 | 49.9%(23,363) | 48.3%(22,614) | D+1.6 | -21.7 |
| 2002 | 61.0%(29,148) | 37.7%(18,015) | D+23.3 | +2.6 |
| 1998 | 59.4%(26,697) | 38.8%(17,421) | D+20.6 | +16.1 |
| 1994 | 52.3%(19,751) | 47.7%(18,023) | D+4.6 | -3.5 |
| 1990 | 53.3%(18,382) | 45.2%(15,593) | D+8.1 | -50.1 |
| 1986 | 79.1%(27,257) | 20.9%(7,203) | D+58.2 | +24.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(84.8%) | Nikki Haley(13.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(90.5%) | Bernie Sanders(5.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(81.7%) | Bernie Sanders(17.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(36.9%) | Ted Cruz(28.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(75.9%) | Hillary Clinton(22.7%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee