Clay County, Georgia: Black Belt
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+7.5
2024 Margin
R+3.2%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1976
Voting Streak
3K
Population
Clay County, Georgia voted D+7.5 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 771 votes (53.47%). This represented a R+3.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+7.5
2020→2024 SwingR+3.2%
Voting StreakD since 1976
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population2,848
Median Age
42.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$43,264(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
39.6%(US: 57.5%)
Black
56.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
76.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
23.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
17.7%(+1.2 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.2%(-1.0 vs US)
Black Protestant
2.7%
Age Distribution
Median:42.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.7%↓
18-29
11.5%
30-44
10.8%↓
45-64
26.8%
65+
31.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
18.5%ConstructionVery high
11.6%AgricultureVery high
10.8%EducationBelow avg
6.3%HealthcareVery low
5.6%Professional ServicesVery low
1.8%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveConstruction: Infrastructure focusAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.5%(771) | 46.0%(663) | D+7.5 | R+3.2 |
| 2020 | 55.1%(790) | 44.4%(637) | D+10.7 | D+0.4 |
| 2016 | 54.8%(697) | 44.5%(566) | D+10.3 | R+12.9 |
| 2012 | 61.4%(862) | 38.3%(537) | D+23.2 | D+0.9 |
| 2008 | 61.0%(879) | 38.8%(558) | D+22.3 | D+0.2 |
| 2004 | 60.9%(798) | 38.9%(509) | D+22.1 | R+7.2 |
| 2000 | 64.3%(821) | 35.1%(448) | D+29.2 | R+14.0 |
| 1996 | 68.8%(787) | 25.6%(293) | D+43.2 | D+0.3 |
| 1992 | 65.0%(778) | 22.1%(264) | D+42.9 | D+23.1 |
| 1988 | 59.9%(595) | 40.0%(398) | D+19.8 | R+8.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.2%(1,108) | 47.8%(1,013) | D+4.5 | R+5.2 |
| 2020 | 54.9%(2,203) | 45.1%(1,813) | D+9.7 | D+8.5 |
| 2016 | 50.6%(574) | 49.4%(560) | D+1.2 | R+13.3 |
| 2014 | 57.3%(535) | 42.7%(399) | D+14.6 | R+0.6 |
| 2010 | 57.6%(593) | 42.4%(437) | D+15.2 | R+0.1 |
| 2008 | 57.6%(428) | 42.4%(315) | D+15.2 | R+1.8 |
| 2004 | 58.5%(702) | 41.5%(498) | D+17.0 | R+22.0 |
| 2002 | 69.5%(611) | 30.5%(268) | D+39.0 | R+5.8 |
| 2000 | 72.4%(604) | 27.6%(230) | D+44.8 | D+13.8 |
| 1998 | 65.5%(523) | 34.5%(275) | D+31.1 | R+2.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49.2%(1,106) | 50.8%(1,140) | R+1.5 | R+10.5 |
| 2018 | 54.5%(642) | 45.5%(536) | D+9.0 | R+7.3 |
| 2014 | 58.2%(538) | 41.8%(387) | D+16.3 | R+4.3 |
| 2010 | 60.3%(629) | 39.7%(414) | D+20.6 | R+0.7 |
| 2006 | 60.6%(487) | 39.4%(316) | D+21.3 | R+20.0 |
| 2002 | 70.7%(624) | 29.3%(259) | D+41.3 | R+4.0 |
| 1998 | 72.7%(601) | 27.3%(226) | D+45.3 | D+0.7 |
| 1994 | 72.3%(569) | 27.7%(218) | D+44.6 | D+6.8 |
| 1990 | 68.9%(547) | 31.1%(247) | D+37.8 | R+33.3 |
| 1986 | 85.6%(551) | 14.4%(93) | D+71.1 | D+1.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab