Lamar County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1924–2024
R+45.9
2024 Margin
R+4.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
19K
Population
Lamar County, Georgia voted R+45.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,575 votes (72.75%). This represented a R+4.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+45.9
2020→2024 SwingR+4.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record26
Demographics
Population18,500
Median Age
37.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$64,966(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
66.2%(US: 57.5%)
Black
26.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
76.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.8%(2,795) | 72.8%(7,575) | R+45.9 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 28.9%(2,615) | 70.0%(6,330) | R+41.1 | R+2.9 |
| 2016 | 29.7%(2,270) | 67.9%(5,190) | R+38.2 | R+8.0 |
| 2012 | 34.2%(2,602) | 64.4%(4,899) | R+30.2 | R+2.6 |
| 2008 | 35.8%(2,752) | 63.4%(4,873) | R+27.6 | R+3.1 |
| 2004 | 37.4%(2,432) | 62.0%(4,027) | R+24.5 | R+10.8 |
| 2000 | 42.0%(2,194) | 55.7%(2,912) | R+13.7 | R+16.7 |
| 1996 | 46.8%(2,125) | 43.8%(1,988) | D+3.0 | R+5.1 |
| 1992 | 46.8%(2,065) | 38.7%(1,707) | D+8.1 | D+25.7 |
| 1988 | 40.2%(1,416) | 57.8%(2,035) | R+17.6 | R+2.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.7%(2,139) | 70.2%(5,416) | R+42.5 | R+0.6 |
| 2020 | 27.9%(2,511) | 69.9%(6,280) | R+41.9 | R+1.2 |
| 2016 | 27.9%(2,003) | 68.6%(4,929) | R+40.7 | R+10.9 |
| 2014 | 33.9%(1,700) | 63.8%(3,197) | R+29.9 | D+8.0 |
| 2010 | 29.7%(1,473) | 67.6%(3,351) | R+37.9 | R+4.4 |
| 2008 | 33.3%(1,462) | 66.7%(2,932) | R+33.5 | R+8.7 |
| 2004 | 36.9%(2,367) | 61.6%(3,953) | R+24.7 | R+17.4 |
| 2002 | 45.6%(1,989) | 53.0%(2,309) | R+7.3 | R+30.3 |
| 2000 | 60.3%(3,143) | 37.3%(1,947) | D+22.9 | D+21.4 |
| 1998 | 49.5%(1,987) | 48.0%(1,925) | D+1.6 | R+9.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.3%(3,926) | 74.0%(11,472) | R+48.6 | R+9.1 |
| 2018 | 29.8%(2,195) | 69.4%(5,105) | R+39.5 | R+10.8 |
| 2014 | 34.5%(1,715) | 63.3%(3,144) | R+28.8 | D+0.1 |
| 2010 | 33.8%(1,706) | 62.7%(3,162) | R+28.9 | D+0.4 |
| 2006 | 33.7%(1,552) | 63.0%(2,900) | R+29.3 | R+20.7 |
| 2002 | 44.6%(1,938) | 53.2%(2,312) | R+8.6 | R+23.3 |
| 1998 | 55.6%(2,244) | 40.9%(1,652) | D+14.7 | R+0.7 |
| 1994 | 57.7%(1,897) | 42.3%(1,391) | D+15.4 | R+3.8 |
| 1990 | 58.5%(1,792) | 39.3%(1,203) | D+19.2 | R+28.3 |
| 1986 | 73.8%(1,853) | 26.2%(659) | D+47.5 | D+5.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab