Dawson County, Georgia
AkashicDawson County, GATrumpR+65.3
2024 precinct map of Dawson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Dawson 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 | 82.4% | 16,115 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.1% | 3,350 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 66 |
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4 precincts · 19,561 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 | 17.1%Harris3,350 | 82.4%Trump16,115 | 0.3%Oliver66 | 19,561 | ||
| R | 15.5%Biden2,486 | 83.3%Trump13,398 | 1.2%Jorgensen197 | 16,081 | ||
| R | 12.3%Clinton1,448 | 83.8%Trump9,900 | 3.0%Johnson356 | 11,820 | ||
| R | 12.1%Obama1,241 | 86.2%Romney8,847 | 1.7%Johnson176 | 10,264 | ||
| R | 16.4%Obama1,632 | 82.6%McCain8,242 | 1.0%Barr100 | 9,974 | ||
| R | 17.3%Kerry1,407 | 81.9%Bush6,649 | 0.8%Badnarik65 | 8,121 | ||
| R | 24.7%Gore1,458 | 71.4%Bush4,210 | 0.5%Nader28 | 5,898 | ||
| R | 33.3%Clinton1,434 | 54.4%Dole2,343 | 11.0%Perot473 | 4,306 | ||
| R | 35.9%Clinton1,399 | 43.6%Bush1,696 | 20.3%Perot790 | 3,892 | ||
| R | 28.3%Dukakis761 | 71.0%Bush1,908 | 0.6%Paul17 | 2,686 | ||
| R | 32.7%Mondale643 | 67.3%Reagan1,322 | 0.0% | 1,965 | ||
| D | 58.4%Carter1,072 | 39.7%Reagan729 | 2.0%Anderson36 | 1,837 | ||
| D | 78.9%Carter1,384 | 21.1%Ford370 | 0.0% | 1,754 | ||
| R | 21.7%McGovern230 | 78.3%Nixon828 | 0.0% | 1,058 | ||
| O | 15.4%Humphrey246 | 31.8%Nixon509 | 52.8%Wallace845 | 1,600 | ||
| D | 59.3%Johnson932 | 40.7%Goldwater639 | 0.0% | 1,571 | ||
| D | 69.6%Kennedy916 | 30.4%Nixon401 | 0.0% | 1,317 | ||
| D | 54.0%Stevenson721 | 46.0%Eisenhower613 | 0.0% | 1,334 | ||
| D | 62.1%Stevenson770 | 37.9%Eisenhower470 | 0.0% | 1,240 | ||
| R | 44.4%Truman660 | 52.8%Dewey786 | 2.8%Thurmond42 | 1,488 | ||
| D | 57.8%Roosevelt469 | 42.2%Dewey342 | 0.0% | 811 | ||
| D | 63.4%Roosevelt484 | 36.2%Willkie276 | 0.4%Thomas3 | 763 | ||
| D | 53.9%Roosevelt377 | 46.1%Landon322 | 0.0% | 699 | ||
| D | 83.9%Roosevelt567 | 15.5%Hoover105 | 0.6%Thomas4 | 676 | ||
| D | 53.4%Smith332 | 46.6%Hoover290 | 0.0% | 622 | ||
| D | 51.1%Davis279 | 48.4%Coolidge264 | 0.5%La Follette3 | 546 | ||
| R | 41.8%Cox254 | 58.2%Harding354 | 0.0% | 608 | ||
| D | 59.3%Wilson440 | 36.8%Hughes273 | 3.9%Benson29 | 742 | ||
| D | 47.5%Wilson170 | 6.4%Taft23 | 46.1%Roosevelt165 | 358 | ||
| R | 35.3%Bryan125 | 61.9%Taft219 | 2.8%Debs10 | 354 | ||
| R | 38.0%Parker207 | 47.7%Roosevelt260 | 14.3%Debs78 | 545 | ||
| D | 53.0%Bryan224 | 45.9%McKinley194 | 1.2%Woolley5 | 423 | ||
| D | 51.7%Bryan324 | 46.3%McKinley290 | 2.1%Palmer13 | 627 | ||
| D | 49.0%Cleveland356 | 21.6%Harrison157 | 29.3%Weaver213 | 726 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +27.4% |
| 1896 | +5.4% |
| 1900 | +7.1% |
| 1904 | −9.7% |
| 1908 | −26.6% |
| 1912 | +41.1% |
| 1916 | +22.5% |
| 1920 | −16.4% |
| 1924 | +2.7% |
| 1928 | +6.8% |
| 1932 | +68.3% |
| 1936 | +7.9% |
| 1940 | +27.3% |
| 1944 | +15.7% |
| 1948 | −8.5% |
| 1952 | +24.2% |
| 1956 | +8.1% |
| 1960 | +39.1% |
| 1964 | +18.7% |
| 1968 | −16.4% |
| 1972 | −56.5% |
| 1976 | +57.8% |
| 1980 | +18.7% |
| 1984 | −34.6% |
| 1988 | −42.7% |
| 1992 | −7.6% |
| 1996 | −21.1% |
| 2000 | −46.7% |
| 2004 | −64.5% |
| 2008 | −66.3% |
| 2012 | −74.1% |
| 2016 | −71.5% |
| 2020 | −67.9% |
| 2024 | −65.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 16,721 |
| 2018 | 19,356 |
| 2020 | 22,523 |
| 2022 | 24,200 |
| 2024 | 26,837 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Dawson County, tucked in the Blue Ridge foothills northeast of Atlanta, recorded an R+65.3 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the most one-sided rural counties in a state whose metro fringe has trended sharply competitive.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 68.3 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 74.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 65.3 points.
A population of 30,242, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $92,991 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Harris County and Habersham County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Dawson County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Dawson County, Georgia voted Republican by 65.3 points (R+65.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,561 votes cast, 3,350 went Democratic and 16,115 went Republican.
When did Dawson County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Dawson County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Dawson County, Georgia?
Dawson County, Georgia has a population of 30,242 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Dawson County, Georgia?
Median household income in Dawson County, Georgia is $92,991 — above the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Dawson County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Dawson County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.