Putnam County, Georgia
AkashicPutnam County, GATrumpR+42.2
2024 precinct map of Putnam CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Putnam 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% | 9,136 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 28.7% | 3,696 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 33 |
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5 precincts · 12,877 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 | 28.7%Harris3,696 | 70.9%Trump9,136 | 0.3%Oliver33 | 12,877 | ||
| R | 29.1%Biden3,448 | 69.9%Trump8,291 | 1.0%Jorgensen116 | 11,855 | ||
| R | 28.9%Clinton2,758 | 68.7%Trump6,544 | 1.8%Johnson170 | 9,528 | ||
| R | 31.7%Obama2,926 | 67.3%Romney6,215 | 1.0%Johnson88 | 9,229 | ||
| R | 34.0%Obama3,102 | 65.3%McCain5,966 | 0.7%Barr64 | 9,132 | ||
| R | 35.5%Kerry2,880 | 63.9%Bush5,188 | 0.6%Badnarik50 | 8,118 | ||
| R | 41.5%Gore2,612 | 57.1%Bush3,596 | 0.3%Nader20 | 6,299 | ||
| D | 45.5%Clinton2,340 | 44.8%Dole2,306 | 9.2%Perot474 | 5,146 | ||
| D | 45.8%Clinton2,149 | 37.4%Bush1,756 | 16.5%Perot775 | 4,694 | ||
| R | 41.9%Dukakis1,532 | 57.7%Bush2,111 | 0.4%Paul13 | 3,656 | ||
| R | 42.2%Mondale1,336 | 57.8%Reagan1,830 | 0.0% | 3,166 | ||
| D | 61.4%Carter1,951 | 36.7%Reagan1,166 | 1.9%Anderson60 | 3,177 | ||
| D | 71.0%Carter2,040 | 29.0%Ford835 | 0.0% | 2,875 | ||
| R | 23.5%McGovern604 | 76.5%Nixon1,963 | 0.0% | 2,567 | ||
| O | 35.4%Humphrey972 | 21.7%Nixon594 | 42.9%Wallace1,177 | 2,743 | ||
| R | 46.0%Johnson1,018 | 54.0%Goldwater1,196 | 0.0% | 2,214 | ||
| D | 78.4%Kennedy1,104 | 21.6%Nixon305 | 0.0% | 1,409 | ||
| D | 80.3%Stevenson1,093 | 19.7%Eisenhower268 | 0.0% | 1,361 | ||
| D | 83.3%Stevenson1,251 | 16.7%Eisenhower250 | 0.0% | 1,501 | ||
| D | 71.3%Truman609 | 12.9%Dewey110 | 15.8%Thurmond135 | 854 | ||
| D | 90.5%Roosevelt701 | 9.5%Dewey74 | 0.0% | 775 | ||
| D | 92.2%Roosevelt730 | 7.7%Willkie61 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 792 | ||
| D | 93.1%Roosevelt703 | 6.8%Landon51 | 0.1%Lemke1 | 755 | ||
| D | 95.5%Roosevelt770 | 4.1%Hoover33 | 0.4%Thomas3 | 806 | ||
| D | 92.3%Smith682 | 7.7%Hoover57 | 0.0% | 739 | ||
| D | 97.6%Davis457 | 1.5%Coolidge7 | 0.9%La Follette4 | 468 | ||
| D | 98.8%Cox420 | 1.2%Harding5 | 0.0% | 425 | ||
| D | 98.3%Wilson462 | 1.7%Hughes8 | 0.0% | 470 | ||
| D | 96.6%Wilson460 | 1.3%Taft6 | 2.1%Roosevelt10 | 476 | ||
| D | 91.9%Bryan410 | 4.5%Taft20 | 3.6%Debs16 | 446 | ||
| D | 96.6%Parker573 | 0.5%Roosevelt3 | 2.9%Debs17 | 593 | ||
| D | 95.9%Bryan331 | 2.3%McKinley8 | 1.7%Woolley6 | 345 | ||
| D | 92.4%Bryan438 | 0.4%McKinley2 | 7.2%Palmer34 | 474 | ||
| D | 98.8%Cleveland801 | 0.0%Harrison0 | 1.2%Weaver10 | 811 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +98.8% |
| 1896 | +92.0% |
| 1900 | +93.6% |
| 1904 | +96.1% |
| 1908 | +87.4% |
| 1912 | +95.4% |
| 1916 | +96.6% |
| 1920 | +97.6% |
| 1924 | +96.2% |
| 1928 | +84.6% |
| 1932 | +91.4% |
| 1936 | +86.4% |
| 1940 | +84.5% |
| 1944 | +80.9% |
| 1948 | +58.4% |
| 1952 | +66.7% |
| 1956 | +60.6% |
| 1960 | +56.7% |
| 1964 | −8.0% |
| 1968 | +13.8% |
| 1972 | −52.9% |
| 1976 | +41.9% |
| 1980 | +24.7% |
| 1984 | −15.6% |
| 1988 | −15.8% |
| 1992 | +8.4% |
| 1996 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | −15.6% |
| 2004 | −28.4% |
| 2008 | −31.4% |
| 2012 | −35.6% |
| 2016 | −39.7% |
| 2020 | −40.9% |
| 2024 | −42.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13,934 |
| 2018 | 14,322 |
| 2020 | 16,418 |
| 2022 | 17,123 |
| 2024 | 18,171 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Putnam County's population clusters around Lake Oconee, drawing retirees and second-home owners whose arrival has reshaped local demographics without meaningfully shifting its lopsided Republican presidential margins, which have held above R+40 for multiple cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 98.8 points in 1892 and a Republican high of 52.9 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.2 points.
A population of 22,855, a 65% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,096 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Berrien County and Heard County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Putnam County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Putnam County, Georgia voted Republican by 42.2 points (R+42.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 12,877 votes cast, 3,696 went Democratic and 9,136 went Republican.
When did Putnam County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Putnam County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Putnam County, Georgia?
Putnam County, Georgia has a population of 22,855 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Putnam County, Georgia?
Median household income in Putnam County, Georgia is $72,096 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Putnam County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Putnam County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.