Tift County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1908–2024
R+35.6
2024 Margin
R+2.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
41K
Population
Tift County, Georgia voted R+35.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,496 votes (67.51%). This represented a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+35.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.0%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record30
Demographics
Population41,344
Median Age
36.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
20.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$52,561(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
53.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
12.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
29.3%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
61.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
6.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
40.0%(+23.5 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
5.8%(+0.6 vs US)
Black Protestant
5.8%(+3.6 vs US)
Catholic
1.6%(-17.1 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.9%(-1.1 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:36.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.1%↑
18-29
9.2%↓
30-44
19.3%
45-64
30.9%↑
65+
15.5%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.2%Manufacturing
11.0%Education
8.8%Construction
8.1%Professional ServicesVery low
6.2%HealthcareVery low
5.4%Political relevance:
Professional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.9%(5,438) | 67.5%(11,496) | R+35.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 32.7%(5,322) | 66.2%(10,784) | R+33.5 | D+3.1 |
| 2016 | 30.4%(4,347) | 67.1%(9,584) | R+36.7 | R+4.2 |
| 2012 | 33.4%(4,660) | 65.9%(9,185) | R+32.5 | D+0.4 |
| 2008 | 33.3%(4,749) | 66.2%(9,431) | R+32.8 | D+5.1 |
| 2004 | 30.8%(3,864) | 68.8%(8,619) | R+37.9 | R+7.6 |
| 2000 | 34.3%(3,547) | 64.7%(6,678) | R+30.3 | R+16.9 |
| 1996 | 39.7%(4,198) | 53.1%(5,613) | R+13.4 | R+7.6 |
| 1992 | 41.1%(3,930) | 46.9%(4,485) | R+5.8 | D+26.2 |
| 1988 | 33.8%(2,446) | 65.8%(4,760) | R+32.0 | R+8.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.9%(7,674) | 69.1%(17,164) | R+38.2 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 32.4%(14,436) | 67.6%(30,159) | R+35.3 | D+11.7 |
| 2016 | 26.5%(3,432) | 73.5%(9,510) | R+47.0 | R+8.2 |
| 2014 | 30.6%(2,587) | 69.4%(5,856) | R+38.7 | D+6.4 |
| 2010 | 27.5%(2,590) | 72.5%(6,843) | R+45.1 | R+4.3 |
| 2008 | 29.6%(2,444) | 70.4%(5,818) | R+40.8 | R+1.8 |
| 2004 | 30.5%(3,660) | 69.5%(8,344) | R+39.0 | R+14.3 |
| 2002 | 37.6%(2,898) | 62.4%(4,802) | R+24.7 | R+32.4 |
| 2000 | 53.8%(4,139) | 46.2%(3,552) | D+7.6 | D+41.3 |
| 1998 | 33.2%(2,404) | 66.8%(4,845) | R+33.7 | R+36.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.4%(7,092) | 72.7%(18,836) | R+45.3 | R+5.2 |
| 2018 | 29.9%(4,070) | 70.1%(9,523) | R+40.1 | R+5.1 |
| 2014 | 32.5%(2,691) | 67.5%(5,593) | R+35.0 | R+4.0 |
| 2010 | 34.5%(3,275) | 65.5%(6,216) | R+31.0 | D+4.1 |
| 2006 | 32.5%(2,680) | 67.5%(5,580) | R+35.1 | R+9.2 |
| 2002 | 37.0%(2,824) | 63.0%(4,802) | R+25.9 | R+35.6 |
| 1998 | 54.8%(4,190) | 45.2%(3,453) | D+9.6 | D+12.4 |
| 1994 | 48.6%(3,554) | 51.4%(3,756) | R+2.8 | D+1.9 |
| 1990 | 47.6%(2,858) | 52.4%(3,140) | R+4.7 | R+55.4 |
| 1986 | 75.3%(3,185) | 24.7%(1,043) | D+50.7 | D+8.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab