Oglethorpe County, Georgia
AkashicOglethorpe County, GATrumpR+42.4
2024 precinct map of Oglethorpe CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Oglethorpe 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 | 70.9% | 6,255 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 28.5% | 2,515 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 26 |
Harris +50Trump +50
3 precincts · 8,822 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 | 28.5%Harris2,515 | 70.9%Trump6,255 | 0.3%Oliver26 | 8,822 | ||
| R | 30.0%Biden2,436 | 68.8%Trump5,593 | 1.3%Jorgensen102 | 8,131 | ||
| R | 27.4%Clinton1,831 | 69.3%Trump4,625 | 3.0%Johnson199 | 6,674 | ||
| R | 30.5%Obama1,914 | 67.6%Romney4,251 | 1.9%Johnson120 | 6,285 | ||
| R | 34.6%Obama2,232 | 64.3%McCain4,144 | 1.1%Barr71 | 6,447 | ||
| R | 33.7%Kerry1,899 | 65.4%Bush3,688 | 0.9%Badnarik51 | 5,638 | ||
| R | 34.6%Gore1,519 | 61.7%Bush2,706 | 1.6%Nader69 | 4,385 | ||
| R | 41.3%Clinton1,570 | 48.0%Dole1,826 | 9.7%Perot369 | 3,802 | ||
| R | 40.3%Clinton1,491 | 42.9%Bush1,590 | 16.7%Perot620 | 3,703 | ||
| R | 37.0%Dukakis1,154 | 62.6%Bush1,951 | 0.4%Paul11 | 3,116 | ||
| R | 36.8%Mondale1,238 | 63.2%Reagan2,122 | 0.0% | 3,360 | ||
| D | 56.4%Carter1,611 | 41.6%Reagan1,187 | 2.0%Anderson58 | 2,856 | ||
| D | 69.6%Carter1,854 | 30.4%Ford811 | 0.0% | 2,665 | ||
| R | 16.0%McGovern326 | 84.0%Nixon1,712 | 0.0% | 2,038 | ||
| O | 18.6%Humphrey483 | 14.7%Nixon383 | 66.7%Wallace1,737 | 2,603 | ||
| R | 43.4%Johnson864 | 56.6%Goldwater1,126 | 0.0% | 1,990 | ||
| D | 90.8%Kennedy1,406 | 9.2%Nixon142 | 0.0% | 1,548 | ||
| D | 89.4%Stevenson1,404 | 10.6%Eisenhower167 | 0.0% | 1,571 | ||
| D | 87.5%Stevenson1,461 | 12.5%Eisenhower208 | 0.0% | 1,669 | ||
| D | 73.3%Truman819 | 5.5%Dewey62 | 21.2%Thurmond237 | 1,118 | ||
| D | 84.2%Roosevelt922 | 15.8%Dewey173 | 0.0% | 1,095 | ||
| D | 86.1%Roosevelt818 | 13.8%Willkie131 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 950 | ||
| D | 87.7%Roosevelt845 | 11.9%Landon115 | 0.4%Lemke4 | 964 | ||
| D | 97.0%Roosevelt1,240 | 2.7%Hoover34 | 0.3%Thomas4 | 1,278 | ||
| D | 79.9%Smith813 | 20.1%Hoover205 | 0.0% | 1,018 | ||
| D | 89.0%Davis1,748 | 6.6%Coolidge129 | 4.5%La Follette88 | 1,965 | ||
| D | 95.3%Cox844 | 4.7%Harding42 | 0.0% | 886 | ||
| D | 91.6%Wilson657 | 2.5%Hughes18 | 5.9%Benson42 | 717 | ||
| D | 81.8%Wilson503 | 5.4%Taft33 | 12.8%Roosevelt79 | 615 | ||
| D | 73.4%Bryan495 | 9.9%Taft67 | 16.6%Debs112 | 674 | ||
| D | 86.1%Parker719 | 0.6%Roosevelt5 | 13.3%Debs111 | 835 | ||
| D | 94.6%Bryan625 | 3.0%McKinley20 | 2.4%Woolley16 | 661 | ||
| D | 88.2%Bryan1,242 | 7.5%McKinley106 | 4.3%Palmer60 | 1,408 | ||
| D | 78.3%Cleveland896 | 5.5%Harrison63 | 16.2%Weaver185 | 1,144 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +72.8% |
| 1896 | +80.7% |
| 1900 | +91.5% |
| 1904 | +85.5% |
| 1908 | +63.5% |
| 1912 | +76.4% |
| 1916 | +89.1% |
| 1920 | +90.5% |
| 1924 | +82.4% |
| 1928 | +59.7% |
| 1932 | +94.4% |
| 1936 | +75.7% |
| 1940 | +72.3% |
| 1944 | +68.4% |
| 1948 | +67.7% |
| 1952 | +75.1% |
| 1956 | +78.7% |
| 1960 | +81.7% |
| 1964 | −13.2% |
| 1968 | +3.8% |
| 1972 | −68.0% |
| 1976 | +39.1% |
| 1980 | +14.8% |
| 1984 | −26.3% |
| 1988 | −25.6% |
| 1992 | −2.7% |
| 1996 | −6.7% |
| 2000 | −27.1% |
| 2004 | −31.7% |
| 2008 | −29.7% |
| 2012 | −37.2% |
| 2016 | −41.9% |
| 2020 | −38.8% |
| 2024 | −42.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,337 |
| 2018 | 9,865 |
| 2020 | 11,108 |
| 2022 | 11,277 |
| 2024 | 12,181 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Oglethorpe County sits in Georgia's northeastern Piedmont, where a sparse population of roughly 12,600 and an agricultural economy have produced some of the state's most consistent Republican presidential margins over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 94.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 68.0 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.4 points.
A population of 15,509, a 73% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,034 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Madison County and Gilmer County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Oglethorpe County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Oglethorpe County, Georgia voted Republican by 42.4 points (R+42.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,822 votes cast, 2,515 went Democratic and 6,255 went Republican.
When did Oglethorpe County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Oglethorpe County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Oglethorpe County, Georgia?
Oglethorpe County, Georgia has a population of 15,509 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Oglethorpe County, Georgia?
Median household income in Oglethorpe County, Georgia is $75,034 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Oglethorpe County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Oglethorpe County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 20 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.