Dawson County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+65.0
2024 Margin
D+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
27K
Population
Dawson County, Georgia voted R+65.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 16,115 votes (82.12%). This represented a D+2.8% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+65.0
2020→2024 SwingD+2.8%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population26,798
Median Age
43.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
35.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$84,516(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
78.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
35.7%(+19.2 vs US)
Catholic
7.9%(-10.8 vs US)
Black Protestant
1.5%(-0.7 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
0.5%(-4.7 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:43.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.0%
18-29
8.0%↓
30-44
18.9%
45-64
33.5%↑
65+
19.5%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSProfessional ServicesAbove avg
15.1%Retail TradeAbove avg
13.2%Manufacturing
10.7%Construction
8.2%EducationBelow avg
7.0%HealthcareVery low
3.7%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.1%(3,350) | 82.1%(16,115) | R+65.0 | D+2.8 |
| 2020 | 15.5%(2,486) | 83.3%(13,398) | R+67.9 | D+3.7 |
| 2016 | 12.3%(1,448) | 83.8%(9,900) | R+71.5 | D+2.6 |
| 2012 | 12.1%(1,241) | 86.2%(8,847) | R+74.1 | R+7.8 |
| 2008 | 16.4%(1,632) | 82.6%(8,242) | R+66.3 | R+1.7 |
| 2004 | 17.3%(1,407) | 81.9%(6,649) | R+64.5 | R+17.9 |
| 2000 | 24.7%(1,458) | 71.4%(4,210) | R+46.7 | R+25.5 |
| 1996 | 33.3%(1,434) | 54.4%(2,343) | R+21.1 | R+13.5 |
| 1992 | 36.0%(1,399) | 43.6%(1,696) | R+7.6 | D+35.1 |
| 1988 | 28.3%(761) | 71.0%(1,908) | R+42.7 | R+8.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.4%(2,277) | 80.6%(11,185) | R+64.2 | D+4.4 |
| 2020 | 14.4%(2,289) | 83.0%(13,217) | R+68.6 | D+3.5 |
| 2016 | 11.0%(1,233) | 83.1%(9,314) | R+72.1 | R+3.5 |
| 2014 | 14.8%(1,082) | 83.4%(6,097) | R+68.6 | D+8.5 |
| 2010 | 9.7%(678) | 86.7%(6,081) | R+77.0 | R+6.7 |
| 2008 | 14.8%(870) | 85.2%(4,993) | R+70.3 | R+7.5 |
| 2004 | 17.3%(1,379) | 80.1%(6,397) | R+62.9 | R+18.4 |
| 2002 | 26.7%(1,349) | 71.1%(3,595) | R+44.4 | R+45.9 |
| 2000 | 49.0%(2,858) | 47.6%(2,772) | D+1.5 | D+34.3 |
| 1998 | 31.2%(1,090) | 64.0%(2,239) | R+32.9 | R+16.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.1%(3,654) | 85.9%(24,020) | R+72.8 | R+0.0 |
| 2018 | 13.1%(1,519) | 85.9%(9,953) | R+72.8 | R+4.8 |
| 2014 | 14.6%(1,064) | 82.7%(6,020) | R+68.0 | D+3.4 |
| 2010 | 12.2%(856) | 83.7%(5,869) | R+71.5 | R+7.6 |
| 2006 | 15.3%(846) | 79.2%(4,373) | R+63.8 | R+19.0 |
| 2002 | 25.8%(1,301) | 70.6%(3,558) | R+44.8 | R+27.1 |
| 1998 | 37.8%(1,330) | 55.5%(1,954) | R+17.7 | R+13.0 |
| 1994 | 47.6%(1,439) | 52.4%(1,581) | R+4.7 | R+20.1 |
| 1990 | 56.5%(1,232) | 41.1%(896) | D+15.4 | R+21.1 |
| 1986 | 68.2%(1,031) | 31.8%(480) | D+36.5 | R+9.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab