Walton County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+45.8
2024 Margin
D+3.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
97K
Population
Walton County, Georgia voted R+45.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 42,407 votes (72.5%). This represented a D+3.4% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+45.8
2020→2024 SwingD+3.4%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population96,673
Median Age
39.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$79,425(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
69.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
17.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
79.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
26.8%(+10.3 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
3.8%(-1.4 vs US)
Catholic
3.5%(-15.2 vs US)
Black Protestant
2.2%
LDS/Mormon
1.6%
Age Distribution
Median:39.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
24.2%↑
18-29
8.5%↓
30-44
17.7%
45-64
33.6%↑
65+
16.0%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
13.3%ManufacturingAbove avg
12.1%Professional Services
11.3%Construction
8.0%Education
7.5%HealthcareVery low
4.8%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.7%(15,605) | 72.5%(42,407) | R+45.8 | D+3.4 |
| 2020 | 24.8%(12,682) | 74.1%(37,842) | R+49.2 | D+6.6 |
| 2016 | 20.3%(8,292) | 76.2%(31,125) | R+55.9 | R+0.4 |
| 2012 | 21.6%(8,148) | 77.1%(29,036) | R+55.4 | R+3.3 |
| 2008 | 23.5%(8,469) | 75.7%(27,253) | R+52.1 | D+4.7 |
| 2004 | 21.3%(5,887) | 78.1%(21,594) | R+56.8 | R+17.6 |
| 2000 | 28.7%(5,484) | 68.0%(12,966) | R+39.2 | R+23.8 |
| 1996 | 37.4%(5,618) | 52.8%(7,934) | R+15.4 | R+9.0 |
| 1992 | 38.9%(4,821) | 45.4%(5,619) | R+6.4 | D+25.2 |
| 1988 | 33.9%(3,091) | 65.6%(5,974) | R+31.6 | D+2.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.2%(20,791) | 73.8%(58,700) | R+47.7 | D+1.9 |
| 2020 | 25.2%(35,448) | 74.8%(105,074) | R+49.5 | D+11.5 |
| 2016 | 19.5%(7,183) | 80.5%(29,723) | R+61.1 | R+3.6 |
| 2014 | 21.3%(5,427) | 78.7%(20,073) | R+57.4 | D+9.1 |
| 2010 | 16.7%(4,132) | 83.3%(20,583) | R+66.6 | R+6.8 |
| 2008 | 20.1%(4,270) | 79.9%(16,952) | R+59.8 | R+2.6 |
| 2004 | 21.4%(5,708) | 78.6%(20,947) | R+57.2 | R+20.9 |
| 2002 | 31.9%(4,992) | 68.1%(10,672) | R+36.3 | R+42.5 |
| 2000 | 53.1%(9,731) | 46.9%(8,583) | D+6.3 | D+30.7 |
| 1998 | 37.8%(4,358) | 62.2%(7,181) | R+24.5 | R+9.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.7%(19,146) | 77.3%(65,134) | R+54.6 | D+0.3 |
| 2018 | 22.6%(8,679) | 77.4%(29,742) | R+54.8 | D+2.6 |
| 2014 | 21.3%(5,364) | 78.7%(19,845) | R+57.4 | D+3.3 |
| 2010 | 19.6%(4,798) | 80.4%(19,639) | R+60.7 | R+0.6 |
| 2006 | 19.9%(3,680) | 80.0%(14,765) | R+60.1 | R+22.8 |
| 2002 | 31.3%(4,841) | 68.7%(10,612) | R+37.4 | R+22.2 |
| 1998 | 42.4%(4,846) | 57.6%(6,575) | R+15.1 | R+10.3 |
| 1994 | 47.6%(4,499) | 52.4%(4,957) | R+4.8 | R+22.2 |
| 1990 | 58.7%(4,669) | 41.3%(3,290) | D+17.3 | R+22.0 |
| 1986 | 69.7%(3,777) | 30.3%(1,644) | D+39.4 | D+1.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab