Burke County, Georgia
AkashicBurke County, GATrumpR+9.3
2024 precinct map of Burke CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Burke 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 | 54.4% | 6,027 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 45.1% | 4,994 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 33 |
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16 precincts · 11,070 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.1%Harris4,994 | 54.4%Trump6,027 | 0.3%Oliver33 | 11,070 | ||
| R | 48.8%Biden5,209 | 50.5%Trump5,400 | 0.7%Jorgensen75 | 10,684 | ||
| D | 50.3%Clinton4,731 | 47.7%Trump4,491 | 1.4%Johnson129 | 9,410 | ||
| D | 55.2%Obama5,405 | 43.9%Romney4,301 | 0.9%Johnson87 | 9,793 | ||
| D | 54.4%Obama5,233 | 45.1%McCain4,344 | 0.5%Barr49 | 9,626 | ||
| R | 49.6%Kerry4,213 | 49.9%Bush4,232 | 0.5%Badnarik42 | 8,487 | ||
| D | 52.1%Gore3,720 | 47.4%Bush3,381 | 0.1%Nader7 | 7,135 | ||
| D | 56.6%Clinton3,915 | 37.5%Dole2,590 | 5.6%Perot389 | 6,913 | ||
| D | 53.2%Clinton3,647 | 34.8%Bush2,390 | 11.8%Perot807 | 6,859 | ||
| R | 48.7%Dukakis2,861 | 50.9%Bush2,988 | 0.4%Paul23 | 5,872 | ||
| R | 49.9%Mondale3,127 | 50.1%Reagan3,137 | 0.0% | 6,264 | ||
| D | 61.0%Carter3,047 | 37.5%Reagan1,871 | 1.5%Anderson73 | 4,991 | ||
| D | 65.8%Carter3,014 | 34.2%Ford1,565 | 0.0% | 4,579 | ||
| R | 27.1%McGovern1,058 | 72.9%Nixon2,846 | 0.0% | 3,904 | ||
| O | 34.2%Humphrey1,676 | 28.9%Nixon1,416 | 36.8%Wallace1,802 | 4,894 | ||
| R | 28.5%Johnson1,208 | 71.5%Goldwater3,034 | 0.0% | 4,242 | ||
| D | 53.1%Kennedy1,162 | 46.9%Nixon1,027 | 0.0% | 2,189 | ||
| D | 64.3%Stevenson1,300 | 35.7%Eisenhower721 | 0.0% | 2,021 | ||
| D | 55.4%Stevenson1,160 | 44.6%Eisenhower932 | 0.0% | 2,092 | ||
| O | 23.9%Truman357 | 7.2%Dewey107 | 69.0%Thurmond1,032 | 1,496 | ||
| D | 85.6%Roosevelt909 | 14.4%Dewey153 | 0.0% | 1,062 | ||
| D | 95.5%Roosevelt1,029 | 3.9%Willkie42 | 0.6%Thomas6 | 1,077 | ||
| D | 95.1%Roosevelt1,040 | 4.7%Landon51 | 0.3%Lemke3 | 1,094 | ||
| D | 95.4%Roosevelt498 | 3.4%Hoover18 | 1.1%Thomas6 | 522 | ||
| D | 72.5%Smith687 | 27.5%Hoover260 | 0.0% | 947 | ||
| D | 83.0%Davis449 | 14.0%Coolidge76 | 3.0%La Follette16 | 541 | ||
| D | 90.8%Cox387 | 9.2%Harding39 | 0.0% | 426 | ||
| D | 95.3%Wilson673 | 2.7%Hughes19 | 2.0%Benson14 | 706 | ||
| D | 90.7%Wilson440 | 4.5%Taft22 | 4.7%Roosevelt23 | 485 | ||
| D | 66.4%Bryan519 | 24.7%Taft193 | 9.0%Debs70 | 782 | ||
| D | 87.0%Parker657 | 6.9%Roosevelt52 | 6.1%Debs46 | 755 | ||
| D | 79.5%Bryan620 | 20.1%McKinley157 | 0.4%Woolley3 | 780 | ||
| D | 86.7%Bryan1,414 | 11.8%McKinley193 | 1.5%Palmer24 | 1,631 | ||
| D | 62.4%Cleveland1,322 | 3.9%Harrison83 | 33.7%Weaver714 | 2,119 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +58.5% |
| 1896 | +74.9% |
| 1900 | +59.4% |
| 1904 | +80.1% |
| 1908 | +41.7% |
| 1912 | +86.2% |
| 1916 | +92.6% |
| 1920 | +81.7% |
| 1924 | +68.9% |
| 1928 | +45.1% |
| 1932 | +92.0% |
| 1936 | +90.4% |
| 1940 | +91.6% |
| 1944 | +71.2% |
| 1948 | +16.7% |
| 1952 | +10.9% |
| 1956 | +28.6% |
| 1960 | +6.2% |
| 1964 | −43.0% |
| 1968 | +5.3% |
| 1972 | −45.8% |
| 1976 | +31.6% |
| 1980 | +23.6% |
| 1984 | −0.2% |
| 1988 | −2.2% |
| 1992 | +18.3% |
| 1996 | +19.2% |
| 2000 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | −0.2% |
| 2008 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | +11.3% |
| 2016 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | −1.8% |
| 2024 | −9.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14,960 |
| 2018 | 15,287 |
| 2020 | 16,864 |
| 2022 | 17,189 |
| 2024 | 18,292 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Burke County sits along the Savannah River with a majority-Black population that has historically supported Democratic candidates, yet the 2024 presidential result landed at R+9.3 — reflecting a broader rural realignment playing out across the Deep South.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 92.6 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 45.8 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 7.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 9.3 points.
A population of 24,470, a 48% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $53,014 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Panola County and Marengo County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Burke County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Burke County, Georgia voted Republican by 9.3 points (R+9.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 11,070 votes cast, 4,994 went Democratic and 6,027 went Republican.
When did Burke County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Burke County, Georgia voted Democratic was 2016.
How many people live in Burke County, Georgia?
Burke County, Georgia has a population of 24,470 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Burke County, Georgia?
Median household income in Burke County, Georgia is $53,014 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Burke County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Burke County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 7 went Republican.