Franklin County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+72.3
2024 Margin
R+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
23K
Population
Franklin County, Georgia voted R+72.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,459 votes (85.79%). This represented a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+72.3
2020→2024 SwingR+2.8%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population23,424
Median Age
40.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
16.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$52,597(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
8.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
76.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
51.4%(+34.9 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
6.2%(+1.0 vs US)
Black Protestant
1.7%(-0.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:40.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
22.2%
18-29
10.0%↓
30-44
17.5%
45-64
31.6%↑
65+
18.6%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
17.3%Retail Trade
12.3%Construction
8.3%Education
7.9%Professional ServicesVery low
5.9%HealthcareVery low
5.5%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.5%(1,647) | 85.8%(10,459) | R+72.3 | R+2.8 |
| 2020 | 14.8%(1,593) | 84.3%(9,069) | R+69.5 | R+1.5 |
| 2016 | 14.5%(1,243) | 82.5%(7,054) | R+68.0 | R+8.6 |
| 2012 | 19.3%(1,499) | 78.6%(6,114) | R+59.3 | R+7.9 |
| 2008 | 23.7%(1,914) | 75.2%(6,069) | R+51.5 | R+11.9 |
| 2004 | 29.9%(2,245) | 69.4%(5,218) | R+39.6 | R+11.5 |
| 2000 | 35.4%(2,040) | 63.5%(3,659) | R+28.1 | R+27.6 |
| 1996 | 43.3%(2,338) | 43.8%(2,364) | R+0.5 | R+2.4 |
| 1992 | 42.3%(2,505) | 40.4%(2,391) | D+1.9 | D+19.2 |
| 1988 | 41.3%(1,842) | 58.6%(2,615) | R+17.3 | R+1.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.4%(1,166) | 84.7%(7,374) | R+71.3 | R+0.6 |
| 2020 | 13.8%(1,465) | 84.5%(8,993) | R+70.7 | R+2.9 |
| 2016 | 14.0%(1,113) | 81.8%(6,488) | R+67.8 | R+5.6 |
| 2014 | 17.7%(839) | 80.0%(3,785) | R+62.2 | R+4.0 |
| 2010 | 19.1%(959) | 77.4%(3,878) | R+58.3 | R+2.1 |
| 2008 | 21.9%(841) | 78.1%(2,995) | R+56.1 | R+21.8 |
| 2004 | 31.7%(2,289) | 66.1%(4,773) | R+34.4 | R+28.6 |
| 2002 | 46.4%(2,163) | 52.1%(2,431) | R+5.8 | R+30.9 |
| 2000 | 59.8%(3,311) | 34.6%(1,916) | D+25.2 | D+29.6 |
| 1998 | 46.8%(1,784) | 51.3%(1,952) | R+4.4 | R+7.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.8%(1,896) | 88.5%(15,468) | R+77.7 | R+3.8 |
| 2018 | 12.7%(1,036) | 86.5%(7,051) | R+73.8 | R+11.9 |
| 2014 | 17.8%(838) | 79.8%(3,750) | R+61.9 | R+8.8 |
| 2010 | 21.8%(1,098) | 74.9%(3,779) | R+53.1 | R+27.0 |
| 2006 | 35.3%(1,739) | 61.5%(3,027) | R+26.1 | R+4.1 |
| 2002 | 37.6%(1,752) | 59.6%(2,779) | R+22.0 | R+38.6 |
| 1998 | 56.8%(2,176) | 40.2%(1,541) | D+16.6 | D+19.2 |
| 1994 | 48.7%(2,089) | 51.3%(2,201) | R+2.6 | R+30.2 |
| 1990 | 63.6%(2,158) | 36.0%(1,222) | D+27.6 | R+27.8 |
| 1986 | 77.7%(1,960) | 22.3%(563) | D+55.4 | R+7.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab