Ben Hill County, Georgia
AkashicBen Hill County, GATrumpR+32.0
2024 precinct map of Ben Hill CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Ben Hill County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 65.9% | 4,281 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 33.8% | 2,199 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 14 |
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1 precincts · 6,501 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1908–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 33.8%Harris2,199 | 65.9%Trump4,281 | 0.2%Oliver14 | 6,501 | ||
| R | 36.5%Biden2,392 | 62.7%Trump4,110 | 0.9%Jorgensen58 | 6,560 | ||
| R | 35.4%Clinton2,101 | 63.0%Trump3,739 | 1.5%Johnson91 | 5,936 | ||
| R | 42.1%Obama2,512 | 56.9%Romney3,396 | 1.0%Johnson62 | 5,970 | ||
| R | 42.9%Obama2,590 | 56.6%McCain3,417 | 0.5%Barr29 | 6,036 | ||
| R | 39.3%Kerry2,180 | 60.1%Bush3,331 | 0.6%Badnarik34 | 5,545 | ||
| R | 47.9%Gore2,234 | 51.1%Bush2,381 | 1.0% | 4,661 | ||
| D | 53.8%Clinton2,198 | 37.1%Dole1,516 | 8.8%Perot358 | 4,088 | ||
| D | 52.6%Clinton2,348 | 33.1%Bush1,476 | 13.9%Perot619 | 4,464 | ||
| R | 47.7%Dukakis1,867 | 51.2%Bush2,005 | 1.2%Paul46 | 3,918 | ||
| R | 44.6%Mondale1,859 | 55.4%Reagan2,313 | 0.0% | 4,172 | ||
| D | 62.6%Carter2,544 | 35.9%Reagan1,459 | 1.6%Anderson64 | 4,067 | ||
| D | 75.1%Carter2,449 | 24.9%Ford814 | 0.0% | 3,263 | ||
| R | 25.0%McGovern703 | 75.0%Nixon2,104 | 0.0% | 2,807 | ||
| O | 26.0%Humphrey876 | 19.6%Nixon661 | 54.4%Wallace1,834 | 3,371 | ||
| R | 42.2%Johnson1,523 | 57.8%Goldwater2,089 | 0.0%Hass1 | 3,613 | ||
| D | 77.1%Kennedy1,881 | 22.9%Nixon558 | 0.0% | 2,439 | ||
| D | 79.5%Stevenson2,150 | 20.5%Eisenhower554 | 0.0% | 2,704 | ||
| D | 74.6%Stevenson2,048 | 25.4%Eisenhower697 | 0.0% | 2,745 | ||
| D | 75.8%Truman1,438 | 11.8%Dewey223 | 12.4%Thurmond235 | 1,896 | ||
| D | 84.6%Roosevelt1,046 | 15.4%Dewey190 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,237 | ||
| D | 86.6%Roosevelt1,206 | 13.0%Willkie181 | 0.4%Thomas5 | 1,392 | ||
| D | 88.6%Roosevelt1,147 | 11.3%Landon146 | 0.1%Lemke1 | 1,294 | ||
| D | 91.9%Roosevelt1,026 | 7.6%Hoover85 | 0.4%Thomas5 | 1,116 | ||
| D | 68.6%Smith1,006 | 31.4%Hoover460 | 0.0% | 1,466 | ||
| D | 59.9%Davis507 | 17.7%Coolidge150 | 22.4%La Follette190 | 847 | ||
| D | 70.1%Cox543 | 29.9%Harding232 | 0.0% | 775 | ||
| D | 81.5%Wilson627 | 1.0%Hughes8 | 17.4%Benson134 | 769 | ||
| D | 64.3%Wilson535 | 4.1%Taft34 | 31.6%Roosevelt263 | 832 | ||
| R | 41.9%Bryan407 | 42.4%Taft412 | 15.7%Debs153 | 972 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | −0.5% |
| 1912 | +60.2% |
| 1916 | +80.5% |
| 1920 | +40.1% |
| 1924 | +42.1% |
| 1928 | +37.2% |
| 1932 | +84.3% |
| 1936 | +77.4% |
| 1940 | +73.6% |
| 1944 | +69.2% |
| 1948 | +64.1% |
| 1952 | +49.2% |
| 1956 | +59.0% |
| 1960 | +54.2% |
| 1964 | −15.7% |
| 1968 | +6.4% |
| 1972 | −49.9% |
| 1976 | +50.1% |
| 1980 | +26.7% |
| 1984 | −10.9% |
| 1988 | −3.5% |
| 1992 | +19.5% |
| 1996 | +16.7% |
| 2000 | −3.2% |
| 2004 | −20.8% |
| 2008 | −13.7% |
| 2012 | −14.8% |
| 2016 | −27.6% |
| 2020 | −26.2% |
| 2024 | −32.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,707 |
| 2018 | 9,797 |
| 2020 | 10,816 |
| 2022 | 10,888 |
| 2024 | 11,243 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Ben Hill's roughly 17,000 residents are split between the city of Fitzgerald and rural farmland, a mix that once produced competitive results but has shifted toward lopsided Republican margins in recent presidential contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 84.3 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 49.9 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 32.0 points.
A population of 17,089, a 53% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $41,758 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Taylor County and Turner County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ben Hill County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ben Hill County, Georgia voted Republican by 32.0 points (R+32.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,501 votes cast, 2,199 went Democratic and 4,281 went Republican.
When did Ben Hill County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Ben Hill County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
Ben Hill County, Georgia has a population of 17,089 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
Median household income in Ben Hill County, Georgia is $41,758 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Ben Hill County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Ben Hill County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.