Polk County, Georgia
AkashicPolk County, GATrumpR+60.5
2024 precinct map of Polk CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Polk 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 | 80.1% | 15,352 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 19.6% | 3,749 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 47 |
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7 precincts · 19,171 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 | 19.6%Harris3,749 | 80.1%Trump15,352 | 0.2%Oliver47 | 19,171 | ||
| R | 21.0%Biden3,658 | 78.1%Trump13,589 | 0.9%Jorgensen152 | 17,399 | ||
| R | 20.1%Clinton2,867 | 77.2%Trump11,014 | 2.0%Johnson289 | 14,275 | ||
| R | 26.5%Obama3,615 | 71.9%Romney9,811 | 1.6%Johnson222 | 13,648 | ||
| R | 28.7%Obama4,052 | 69.8%McCain9,850 | 1.5%Barr211 | 14,113 | ||
| R | 31.1%Kerry3,868 | 68.2%Bush8,467 | 0.7%Badnarik85 | 12,420 | ||
| R | 40.6%Gore4,112 | 57.7%Bush5,841 | 0.3%Nader26 | 10,116 | ||
| D | 45.0%Clinton4,298 | 43.2%Dole4,130 | 11.3%Perot1,076 | 9,550 | ||
| D | 45.7%Clinton4,872 | 39.0%Bush4,158 | 15.0%Perot1,598 | 10,668 | ||
| R | 35.2%Dukakis2,977 | 64.5%Bush5,454 | 0.4%Paul30 | 8,461 | ||
| R | 37.5%Mondale3,262 | 62.5%Reagan5,435 | 0.0% | 8,697 | ||
| D | 63.3%Carter5,421 | 34.4%Reagan2,949 | 2.2%Anderson192 | 8,562 | ||
| D | 75.9%Carter6,115 | 24.1%Ford1,944 | 0.0% | 8,059 | ||
| R | 21.1%McGovern1,317 | 78.9%Nixon4,929 | 0.0% | 6,246 | ||
| O | 25.2%Humphrey2,007 | 21.7%Nixon1,729 | 53.2%Wallace4,240 | 7,976 | ||
| D | 58.1%Johnson4,555 | 41.9%Goldwater3,282 | 0.0%Hass3 | 7,840 | ||
| D | 71.4%Kennedy4,351 | 28.6%Nixon1,746 | 0.0% | 6,097 | ||
| D | 68.2%Stevenson4,502 | 31.8%Eisenhower2,098 | 0.0% | 6,600 | ||
| D | 77.4%Stevenson4,447 | 22.6%Eisenhower1,299 | 0.0% | 5,746 | ||
| D | 78.7%Truman2,918 | 13.2%Dewey491 | 8.0%Thurmond297 | 3,706 | ||
| D | 85.4%Roosevelt2,698 | 14.6%Dewey463 | 0.0% | 3,161 | ||
| D | 86.8%Roosevelt2,693 | 12.9%Willkie401 | 0.3%Thomas10 | 3,104 | ||
| D | 87.5%Roosevelt2,754 | 12.4%Landon389 | 0.1%Lemke4 | 3,147 | ||
| D | 91.1%Roosevelt2,170 | 8.9%Hoover211 | 0.0% | 2,381 | ||
| R | 37.7%Smith886 | 62.3%Hoover1,462 | 0.0% | 2,348 | ||
| D | 55.7%Davis803 | 33.4%Coolidge481 | 10.9%La Follette157 | 1,441 | ||
| R | 39.6%Cox658 | 60.4%Harding1,004 | 0.0% | 1,662 | ||
| D | 62.2%Wilson1,172 | 0.0%Hughes0 | 37.8%Benson713 | 1,885 | ||
| D | 54.9%Wilson706 | 2.8%Taft36 | 42.3%Roosevelt544 | 1,286 | ||
| R | 33.2%Bryan492 | 60.9%Taft901 | 5.9%Debs87 | 1,480 | ||
| R | 43.1%Parker653 | 45.4%Roosevelt689 | 11.5%Debs174 | 1,516 | ||
| R | 31.7%Bryan490 | 65.9%McKinley1,019 | 2.5%Woolley38 | 1,547 | ||
| R | 39.8%Bryan567 | 56.8%McKinley810 | 3.4%Palmer48 | 1,425 | ||
| D | 48.1%Cleveland748 | 25.2%Harrison391 | 26.7%Weaver415 | 1,554 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +23.0% |
| 1896 | −17.1% |
| 1900 | −34.2% |
| 1904 | −2.4% |
| 1908 | −27.6% |
| 1912 | +52.1% |
| 1916 | +62.2% |
| 1920 | −20.8% |
| 1924 | +22.3% |
| 1928 | −24.5% |
| 1932 | +82.3% |
| 1936 | +75.2% |
| 1940 | +73.8% |
| 1944 | +70.7% |
| 1948 | +65.5% |
| 1952 | +54.8% |
| 1956 | +36.4% |
| 1960 | +42.7% |
| 1964 | +16.2% |
| 1968 | +3.5% |
| 1972 | −57.8% |
| 1976 | +51.8% |
| 1980 | +28.9% |
| 1984 | −25.0% |
| 1988 | −29.3% |
| 1992 | +6.7% |
| 1996 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | −17.1% |
| 2004 | −37.0% |
| 2008 | −41.1% |
| 2012 | −45.4% |
| 2016 | −57.1% |
| 2020 | −57.1% |
| 2024 | −60.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 22,652 |
| 2018 | 22,425 |
| 2020 | 25,496 |
| 2022 | 26,781 |
| 2024 | 28,759 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Polk County, a rural Piedmont community of roughly 38,000, recorded an R+60.5 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the most one-sided counties in a state whose statewide results have grown increasingly competitive.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 82.3 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 60.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 60.5 points.
A population of 43,785, a 70% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,515 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Heard County and La Paz County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Polk County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Polk County, Georgia voted Republican by 60.5 points (R+60.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,171 votes cast, 3,749 went Democratic and 15,352 went Republican.
When did Polk County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Polk County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Polk County, Georgia?
Polk County, Georgia has a population of 43,785 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Polk County, Georgia?
Median household income in Polk County, Georgia is $58,515 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Polk County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Polk County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.