Sumter County, Georgia
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2024 precinct map of Sumter CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Sumter 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 | 50.9% | 6,136 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 48.7% | 5,869 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 28 |
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11 precincts · 12,049 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 | 50.9%Harris6,136 | 48.7%Trump5,869 | 0.2%Oliver28 | 12,049 | ||
| D | 52.0%Biden6,318 | 47.2%Trump5,732 | 0.8%Jorgensen100 | 12,150 | ||
| D | 50.0%Clinton5,520 | 47.8%Trump5,276 | 1.6%Johnson178 | 11,047 | ||
| D | 53.8%Obama6,375 | 45.4%Romney5,378 | 0.9%Johnson103 | 11,856 | ||
| D | 52.8%Obama6,454 | 46.7%McCain5,717 | 0.5%Barr64 | 12,235 | ||
| R | 49.2%Kerry5,562 | 50.3%Bush5,688 | 0.4%Badnarik48 | 11,298 | ||
| R | 49.0%Gore4,748 | 50.0%Bush4,847 | 0.4%Nader40 | 9,697 | ||
| D | 52.6%Clinton4,239 | 41.6%Dole3,358 | 5.6%Perot451 | 8,064 | ||
| D | 49.0%Clinton4,489 | 39.4%Bush3,616 | 11.4%Perot1,046 | 9,168 | ||
| R | 43.5%Dukakis3,332 | 55.9%Bush4,289 | 0.6%Paul47 | 7,668 | ||
| R | 44.7%Mondale3,725 | 55.3%Reagan4,607 | 0.0% | 8,332 | ||
| D | 61.5%Carter4,956 | 36.7%Reagan2,957 | 1.8%Anderson147 | 8,060 | ||
| D | 72.2%Carter5,328 | 27.8%Ford2,053 | 0.0% | 7,381 | ||
| R | 21.9%McGovern1,268 | 78.1%Nixon4,533 | 0.0% | 5,801 | ||
| O | 25.9%Humphrey1,701 | 21.0%Nixon1,383 | 53.1%Wallace3,489 | 6,573 | ||
| R | 31.4%Johnson1,727 | 68.6%Goldwater3,774 | 0.0% | 5,501 | ||
| D | 70.3%Kennedy2,274 | 29.7%Nixon962 | 0.0% | 3,236 | ||
| D | 74.6%Stevenson2,149 | 25.4%Eisenhower730 | 0.0% | 2,879 | ||
| D | 69.7%Stevenson2,455 | 30.3%Eisenhower1,068 | 0.0% | 3,523 | ||
| D | 47.5%Truman1,018 | 11.9%Dewey256 | 40.6%Thurmond870 | 2,144 | ||
| D | 88.9%Roosevelt1,550 | 11.1%Dewey194 | 0.0% | 1,744 | ||
| D | 92.3%Roosevelt1,561 | 7.0%Willkie118 | 0.8%Thomas13 | 1,692 | ||
| D | 96.7%Roosevelt1,870 | 3.0%Landon58 | 0.3%Lemke6 | 1,934 | ||
| D | 95.7%Roosevelt1,619 | 3.4%Hoover57 | 0.9%Thomas16 | 1,692 | ||
| D | 80.8%Smith1,237 | 19.2%Hoover294 | 0.0% | 1,531 | ||
| D | 83.8%Davis1,225 | 8.5%Coolidge124 | 7.7%La Follette113 | 1,462 | ||
| D | 78.4%Cox1,076 | 21.6%Harding296 | 0.0% | 1,372 | ||
| D | 93.2%Wilson1,065 | 3.3%Hughes38 | 3.5%Benson40 | 1,143 | ||
| D | 95.6%Wilson1,004 | 2.3%Taft24 | 2.1%Roosevelt22 | 1,050 | ||
| D | 62.9%Bryan876 | 34.2%Taft476 | 2.9%Debs40 | 1,392 | ||
| D | 82.0%Parker918 | 14.2%Roosevelt159 | 3.8%Debs42 | 1,119 | ||
| D | 77.5%Bryan780 | 21.5%McKinley216 | 1.0%Woolley10 | 1,006 | ||
| D | 72.1%Bryan1,094 | 24.4%McKinley371 | 3.5%Palmer53 | 1,518 | ||
| D | 68.5%Cleveland1,259 | 21.2%Harrison390 | 10.3%Weaver190 | 1,839 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +47.3% |
| 1896 | +47.6% |
| 1900 | +56.1% |
| 1904 | +67.8% |
| 1908 | +28.7% |
| 1912 | +93.3% |
| 1916 | +89.9% |
| 1920 | +56.9% |
| 1924 | +75.3% |
| 1928 | +61.6% |
| 1932 | +92.3% |
| 1936 | +93.7% |
| 1940 | +85.3% |
| 1944 | +77.8% |
| 1948 | +35.5% |
| 1952 | +39.4% |
| 1956 | +49.3% |
| 1960 | +40.5% |
| 1964 | −37.2% |
| 1968 | +4.8% |
| 1972 | −56.3% |
| 1976 | +44.4% |
| 1980 | +24.8% |
| 1984 | −10.6% |
| 1988 | −12.5% |
| 1992 | +9.5% |
| 1996 | +10.9% |
| 2000 | −1.0% |
| 2004 | −1.1% |
| 2008 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | +2.2% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 18,345 |
| 2018 | 17,518 |
| 2020 | 18,424 |
| 2022 | 18,738 |
| 2024 | 19,418 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Sumter County, home to Americus and historically part of Georgia's Black Belt, has shifted from a reliably Democratic stronghold to a true battleground, with the 2024 presidential race decided by just over two points.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 93.7 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 56.3 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.2 points.
A population of 29,061, a 39% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $42,653 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Waldo County and Caddo Parish.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Sumter County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sumter County, Georgia voted Democratic by 2.2 points (D+2.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 12,049 votes cast, 6,136 went Democratic and 5,869 went Republican.
When did Sumter County, Georgia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Sumter County, Georgia voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Sumter County, Georgia?
Sumter County, Georgia has a population of 29,061 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sumter County, Georgia?
Median household income in Sumter County, Georgia is $42,653 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Sumter County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Sumter County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 27 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.