Burke County, GA
GA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Burke County, GA (Georgia) voted R+9.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,027 votes (54.44%) to 4,994 (45.11%) for Harris.
This represents a R+7.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Burke County is classified as a lean Republican county. Burke County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2020. The county has a population of approximately 24,470.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.1%(4,994) | 54.4%(6,027) | R+9.3 | R+7.5 |
| 2020 | 48.8%(5,209) | 50.5%(5,400) | R+1.8 | R+4.3 |
| 2016 | 50.3%(4,731) | 47.7%(4,491) | D+2.5 | R+8.7 |
| 2012 | 55.2%(5,405) | 43.9%(4,301) | D+11.3 | D+2.0 |
| 2008 | 54.4%(5,233) | 45.1%(4,344) | D+9.2 | D+9.5 |
| 2004 | 49.6%(4,213) | 49.9%(4,232) | R+0.2 | R+5.0 |
| 2000 | 52.1%(3,720) | 47.4%(3,381) | D+4.8 | R+14.4 |
| 1996 | 56.6%(3,915) | 37.5%(2,590) | D+19.2 | D+0.8 |
| 1992 | 53.2%(3,647) | 34.8%(2,390) | D+18.3 | D+20.5 |
| 1988 | 48.7%(2,861) | 50.9%(2,988) | R+2.2 | R+2.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Burke County, GA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.7%(7,663) | 101.9%(8,610) | R+11.2 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 136.1%(14,370) | 142.2%(15,017) | R+6.1 | R+1.8 |
| 2016 | 46.7%(4,068) | 51.0%(4,448) | R+4.4 | R+8.7 |
| 2014 | 51.4%(3,054) | 47.0%(2,798) | D+4.3 | D+8.3 |
| 2010 | 47.2%(2,855) | 51.2%(3,098) | R+4.0 | R+4.0 |
| 2008 | 50.0%(2,533) | 50.0%(2,532) | D+0.0 | D+9.9 |
| 2004 | 44.5%(3,601) | 54.3%(4,401) | R+9.9 | R+17.6 |
| 2002 | 53.3%(3,014) | 45.5%(2,576) | D+7.7 | R+15.6 |
| 2000 | 59.6%(3,473) | 36.2%(2,113) | D+23.3 | D+18.7 |
| 1998 | 51.6%(2,363) | 47.0%(2,151) | D+4.6 | R+14.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 43.9%(7,440) | 55.3%(9,370) | R+11.4 | R+9.8 |
| 2018 | 49.0%(4,269) | 50.6%(4,410) | R+1.6 | R+3.5 |
| 2014 | 50.1%(2,943) | 48.3%(2,832) | D+1.9 | R+6.6 |
| 2010 | 53.2%(3,292) | 44.6%(2,765) | D+8.5 | D+13.7 |
| 2006 | 46.7%(2,410) | 51.9%(2,679) | R+5.2 | R+11.2 |
| 2002 | 52.3%(2,966) | 46.3%(2,627) | D+6.0 | R+18.1 |
| 1998 | 61.3%(3,124) | 37.2%(1,896) | D+24.1 | D+22.3 |
| 1994 | 50.9%(2,214) | 49.1%(2,137) | D+1.8 | R+15.0 |
| 1990 | 57.8%(2,345) | 41.0%(1,665) | D+16.7 | R+49.1 |
| 1986 | 82.9%(2,696) | 17.1%(556) | D+65.8 | D+26.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab