Newton County, Georgia
AkashicNewton County, GAHarrisD+15.1
2024 precinct map of Newton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Newton 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 57.3% | 33,839 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 42.2% | 24,893 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 190 |
Harris +50Trump +50
19 precincts · 59,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 57.3%Harris33,839 | 42.2%Trump24,893 | 0.3%Oliver190 | 59,051 | ||
| D | 54.9%Biden29,794 | 44.0%Trump23,869 | 1.1%Jorgensen576 | 54,239 | ||
| D | 49.6%Clinton21,943 | 47.3%Trump20,913 | 2.1%Johnson947 | 44,238 | ||
| D | 50.5%Obama21,851 | 48.4%Romney20,982 | 1.1%Johnson476 | 43,309 | ||
| D | 50.3%Obama20,827 | 49.1%McCain20,337 | 0.7%Barr271 | 41,435 | ||
| R | 37.5%Kerry10,939 | 62.0%Bush18,095 | 0.5%Badnarik157 | 29,191 | ||
| R | 36.5%Gore6,703 | 60.6%Bush11,127 | 0.2%Nader31 | 18,375 | ||
| R | 43.8%Clinton6,759 | 47.1%Dole7,274 | 8.1%Perot1,258 | 15,443 | ||
| D | 42.5%Clinton5,811 | 42.5%Bush5,804 | 14.6%Perot1,998 | 13,659 | ||
| R | 34.7%Dukakis3,111 | 64.8%Bush5,809 | 0.5%Paul49 | 8,969 | ||
| R | 36.8%Mondale3,389 | 63.2%Reagan5,810 | 0.0% | 9,199 | ||
| D | 62.0%Carter5,611 | 35.4%Reagan3,206 | 2.6%Anderson239 | 9,056 | ||
| D | 74.7%Carter6,294 | 25.3%Ford2,137 | 0.0% | 8,431 | ||
| R | 22.9%McGovern1,380 | 77.1%Nixon4,647 | 0.0% | 6,027 | ||
| O | 29.9%Humphrey1,996 | 24.9%Nixon1,660 | 45.2%Wallace3,019 | 6,675 | ||
| D | 57.5%Johnson3,620 | 42.5%Goldwater2,678 | 0.0% | 6,298 | ||
| D | 81.8%Kennedy3,185 | 18.2%Nixon708 | 0.0% | 3,893 | ||
| D | 85.9%Stevenson3,232 | 14.1%Eisenhower532 | 0.0% | 3,764 | ||
| D | 89.1%Stevenson3,529 | 10.9%Eisenhower431 | 0.0% | 3,960 | ||
| D | 84.5%Truman2,113 | 9.7%Dewey243 | 5.8%Thurmond144 | 2,500 | ||
| D | 94.3%Roosevelt2,022 | 5.7%Dewey123 | 0.0% | 2,145 | ||
| D | 93.9%Roosevelt1,512 | 5.9%Willkie95 | 0.2%Thomas4 | 1,611 | ||
| D | 93.8%Roosevelt1,994 | 5.8%Landon123 | 0.4%Lemke9 | 2,126 | ||
| D | 96.8%Roosevelt1,672 | 2.6%Hoover45 | 0.6%Thomas10 | 1,727 | ||
| D | 55.6%Smith873 | 44.4%Hoover698 | 0.0% | 1,571 | ||
| D | 75.4%Davis716 | 14.6%Coolidge139 | 10.0%La Follette95 | 950 | ||
| D | 68.3%Cox753 | 31.7%Harding349 | 0.0% | 1,102 | ||
| D | 87.0%Wilson943 | 9.4%Hughes102 | 3.6%Benson39 | 1,084 | ||
| D | 89.3%Wilson840 | 6.1%Taft57 | 4.7%Roosevelt44 | 941 | ||
| D | 64.0%Bryan643 | 30.1%Taft303 | 5.9%Debs59 | 1,005 | ||
| D | 68.1%Parker928 | 26.0%Roosevelt354 | 5.9%Debs80 | 1,362 | ||
| D | 71.4%Bryan790 | 26.6%McKinley294 | 2.1%Woolley23 | 1,107 | ||
| D | 60.5%Bryan973 | 36.0%McKinley580 | 3.5%Palmer56 | 1,609 | ||
| D | 59.9%Cleveland1,005 | 36.4%Harrison611 | 3.7%Weaver62 | 1,678 | ||
| — | — | — | — | — | ||
| — | — | — | — | — | ||
| — | — | — | — | — | ||
| — | — | — | — | — |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +23.5% |
| 1896 | +24.4% |
| 1900 | +44.8% |
| 1904 | +42.1% |
| 1908 | +33.8% |
| 1912 | +83.2% |
| 1916 | +77.6% |
| 1920 | +36.7% |
| 1924 | +60.7% |
| 1928 | +11.1% |
| 1932 | +94.2% |
| 1936 | +88.0% |
| 1940 | +88.0% |
| 1944 | +88.5% |
| 1948 | +74.8% |
| 1952 | +78.2% |
| 1956 | +71.7% |
| 1960 | +63.6% |
| 1964 | +15.0% |
| 1968 | +5.0% |
| 1972 | −54.2% |
| 1976 | +49.3% |
| 1980 | +26.6% |
| 1984 | −26.3% |
| 1988 | −30.1% |
| 1992 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | −24.1% |
| 2004 | −24.5% |
| 2008 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | +10.9% |
| 2024 | +15.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 70,966 |
| 2018 | 74,679 |
| 2020 | 83,452 |
| 2022 | 87,743 |
| 2024 | 94,719 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Newton County, anchored by Covington southeast of Atlanta, has tracked the broader metro exurban realignment: a county that voted Republican as recently as 2012 now tilts Democratic by 15 points, driven by rapid population growth and changing suburban demographics.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 94.2 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 54.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.2 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.1 points.
A population of 118,152, a 39% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $77,179 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Montgomery County and Oktibbeha County.
Most similar counties
Compare two places, side by side
Twelve curated comparisons line up election history, demographics, and the divergence story for two places at a glance. Browse all comparisons →
Cite this page
All citations released under CC BY 4.0. Attribution: Akashic Intelligence.
Newton County, Georgia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/county/13217/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.
License: CC BY 4.0
Embed this page
A live widget for your site — no API key, attribution built in, CC BY 4.0. All widgets & sizes →
Cities & towns in Newton County
Georgia at the ballot boxAll elections →
Frequently asked questions
How did Newton County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newton County, Georgia voted Democratic by 15.1 points (D+15.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 59,051 votes cast, 33,839 went Democratic and 24,893 went Republican.
When did Newton County, Georgia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Newton County, Georgia voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Newton County, Georgia?
Newton County, Georgia has a population of 118,152 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newton County, Georgia?
Median household income in Newton County, Georgia is $77,179 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Newton County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Newton County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 27 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.