Decatur County, Georgia, GA
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+24.0
2024 Margin
R+7.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
29K
Population
Decatur County, Georgia voted R+24.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,140 votes (61.82%). This represented a R+7.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+24.0
2020→2024 SwingR+7.0%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population29,367
Median Age
38.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
14.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$47,383(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
49.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
41.7%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
61.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
24.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
34.9%(+18.4 vs US)
Black Protestant
8.7%(+6.5 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.7%(-0.5 vs US)
Catholic
2.5%(-16.2 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.3%(-0.7 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:38.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
24.4%↑
18-29
9.1%↓
30-44
18.1%
45-64
31.6%↑
65+
16.8%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.8%ManufacturingAbove avg
12.1%Education
7.9%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.6%Construction
5.7%HealthcareVery low
5.6%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.9%(4,372) | 61.8%(7,140) | R+24.0 | R+7.0 |
| 2020 | 41.1%(4,780) | 58.1%(6,758) | R+17.0 | D+1.4 |
| 2016 | 40.0%(4,124) | 58.4%(6,020) | R+18.4 | R+6.6 |
| 2012 | 43.7%(4,591) | 55.5%(5,824) | R+11.7 | D+2.4 |
| 2008 | 42.6%(4,424) | 56.8%(5,890) | R+14.1 | D+5.6 |
| 2004 | 39.9%(3,577) | 59.7%(5,348) | R+19.8 | R+9.4 |
| 2000 | 44.4%(3,398) | 54.8%(4,187) | R+10.3 | R+13.4 |
| 1996 | 47.7%(3,245) | 44.6%(3,035) | D+3.1 | D+2.3 |
| 1992 | 43.1%(3,198) | 42.4%(3,142) | D+0.8 | D+25.1 |
| 1988 | 37.6%(2,348) | 62.0%(3,866) | R+24.3 | R+2.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.4%(3,303) | 61.5%(5,433) | R+24.1 | R+5.5 |
| 2020 | 39.9%(4,563) | 58.5%(6,696) | R+18.6 | D+3.3 |
| 2016 | 37.5%(3,529) | 59.4%(5,593) | R+21.9 | R+6.5 |
| 2014 | 41.5%(2,519) | 56.9%(3,457) | R+15.4 | D+5.2 |
| 2010 | 38.5%(2,713) | 59.1%(4,165) | R+20.6 | R+3.3 |
| 2008 | 41.4%(1,916) | 58.6%(2,718) | R+17.3 | D+3.3 |
| 2004 | 38.5%(3,280) | 59.2%(5,037) | R+20.6 | R+23.4 |
| 2002 | 50.7%(2,777) | 47.9%(2,627) | D+2.7 | R+25.1 |
| 2000 | 59.9%(3,006) | 32.1%(1,611) | D+27.8 | D+42.9 |
| 1998 | 41.8%(2,060) | 56.9%(2,804) | R+15.1 | R+20.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35.9%(6,382) | 63.7%(11,318) | R+27.8 | R+7.3 |
| 2018 | 39.5%(3,615) | 60.0%(5,492) | R+20.5 | R+10.3 |
| 2014 | 44.1%(2,668) | 54.3%(3,289) | R+10.3 | R+3.4 |
| 2010 | 45.8%(3,267) | 52.6%(3,756) | R+6.8 | D+15.0 |
| 2006 | 38.3%(2,141) | 60.1%(3,361) | R+21.8 | R+25.7 |
| 2002 | 50.9%(2,790) | 47.1%(2,580) | D+3.8 | R+11.9 |
| 1998 | 57.3%(3,172) | 41.5%(2,299) | D+15.8 | D+16.4 |
| 1994 | 49.7%(2,252) | 50.3%(2,280) | R+0.6 | D+3.4 |
| 1990 | 47.3%(2,360) | 51.3%(2,561) | R+4.0 | R+52.0 |
| 1986 | 74.0%(2,635) | 26.0%(927) | D+48.0 | D+1.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab