Appling County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+62.4
2024 Margin
R+5.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
18K
Population
Appling County, Georgia voted R+62.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,761 votes (81.13%). 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+62.4
2020→2024 SwingR+5.5%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population18,444
Median Age
39.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
9.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$43,268(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
67.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
18.4%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
71.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
23.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
60.5%(+44.0 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.3%(-0.9 vs US)
Black Protestant
2.7%(+0.5 vs US)
Catholic
0.9%(-17.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:39.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
24.6%↑
18-29
8.7%↓
30-44
16.9%↓
45-64
31.7%↑
65+
18.0%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeVery high
17.3%ManufacturingVery high
15.4%Construction
8.3%Professional ServicesVery low
5.9%AgricultureVery high
5.4%EducationVery low
4.5%Political relevance:
Retail Trade: Minimum wage issuesManufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.7%(1,560) | 81.1%(6,761) | R+62.4 | R+5.5 |
| 2020 | 21.3%(1,779) | 78.2%(6,526) | R+56.9 | D+1.0 |
| 2016 | 20.4%(1,434) | 78.3%(5,494) | R+57.9 | R+8.9 |
| 2012 | 24.8%(1,758) | 73.8%(5,233) | R+49.0 | R+2.7 |
| 2008 | 26.4%(1,846) | 72.7%(5,085) | R+46.3 | R+4.8 |
| 2004 | 29.0%(1,848) | 70.5%(4,494) | R+41.5 | R+11.2 |
| 2000 | 34.3%(2,093) | 64.6%(3,940) | R+30.3 | R+20.4 |
| 1996 | 40.6%(2,070) | 50.4%(2,572) | R+9.8 | R+8.9 |
| 1992 | 40.7%(2,455) | 41.7%(2,514) | R+1.0 | D+22.9 |
| 1988 | 37.8%(1,837) | 61.7%(3,000) | R+23.9 | R+4.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.3%(2,482) | 80.7%(10,387) | R+61.4 | R+5.2 |
| 2020 | 21.9%(4,947) | 78.1%(17,679) | R+56.3 | D+6.4 |
| 2016 | 18.7%(1,187) | 81.3%(5,170) | R+62.7 | R+11.3 |
| 2014 | 24.3%(1,059) | 75.7%(3,298) | R+51.4 | D+2.7 |
| 2010 | 22.9%(1,126) | 77.1%(3,784) | R+54.1 | R+9.9 |
| 2008 | 27.9%(1,020) | 72.1%(2,635) | R+44.2 | R+4.4 |
| 2004 | 30.1%(1,788) | 69.9%(4,149) | R+39.8 | R+15.4 |
| 2002 | 37.8%(1,699) | 62.2%(2,793) | R+24.4 | R+36.2 |
| 2000 | 55.9%(2,606) | 44.1%(2,055) | D+11.8 | D+33.0 |
| 1998 | 39.4%(1,389) | 60.6%(2,136) | R+21.2 | R+16.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.9%(2,262) | 83.1%(11,104) | R+66.2 | R+6.2 |
| 2018 | 20.0%(1,358) | 80.0%(5,428) | R+60.0 | R+12.1 |
| 2014 | 26.0%(1,124) | 74.0%(3,192) | R+47.9 | R+5.8 |
| 2010 | 28.9%(1,430) | 71.1%(3,514) | R+42.1 | R+8.2 |
| 2006 | 33.0%(1,330) | 67.0%(2,698) | R+34.0 | R+0.8 |
| 2002 | 33.4%(1,500) | 66.6%(2,987) | R+33.1 | R+41.8 |
| 1998 | 54.3%(2,134) | 45.7%(1,795) | D+8.6 | D+30.5 |
| 1994 | 39.1%(1,550) | 60.9%(2,417) | R+21.9 | R+36.4 |
| 1990 | 57.3%(1,988) | 42.7%(1,483) | D+14.6 | R+46.1 |
| 1986 | 80.3%(1,725) | 19.7%(422) | D+60.7 | D+32.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab