Upson County, Georgia
AkashicUpson County, GATrumpR+39.7
2024 precinct map of Upson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Upson 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 | 69.7% | 9,528 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 30.0% | 4,098 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 25 |
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4 precincts · 13,662 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 | 30.0%Harris4,098 | 69.7%Trump9,528 | 0.2%Oliver25 | 13,662 | ||
| R | 32.6%Biden4,201 | 66.7%Trump8,608 | 0.7%Jorgensen96 | 12,905 | ||
| R | 31.8%Clinton3,475 | 66.7%Trump7,292 | 1.5%Johnson167 | 10,934 | ||
| R | 35.1%Obama3,959 | 64.1%Romney7,230 | 0.8%Johnson90 | 11,279 | ||
| R | 35.6%Obama4,061 | 63.8%McCain7,291 | 0.6%Barr69 | 11,421 | ||
| R | 33.9%Kerry3,424 | 65.7%Bush6,634 | 0.4%Badnarik36 | 10,094 | ||
| R | 38.1%Gore3,158 | 60.6%Bush5,019 | 0.1%Nader12 | 8,282 | ||
| R | 43.4%Clinton3,491 | 47.1%Dole3,783 | 9.1%Perot731 | 8,035 | ||
| R | 41.6%Clinton3,740 | 45.0%Bush4,053 | 13.2%Perot1,186 | 9,001 | ||
| R | 36.4%Dukakis2,666 | 63.1%Bush4,614 | 0.5%Paul38 | 7,318 | ||
| R | 38.0%Mondale2,943 | 62.0%Reagan4,803 | 0.0% | 7,746 | ||
| D | 61.7%Carter4,713 | 36.5%Reagan2,788 | 1.8%Anderson134 | 7,635 | ||
| D | 59.3%Carter4,219 | 40.7%Ford2,897 | 0.0% | 7,116 | ||
| R | 15.5%McGovern896 | 84.5%Nixon4,892 | 0.0% | 5,788 | ||
| O | 22.5%Humphrey1,480 | 22.7%Nixon1,494 | 54.8%Wallace3,599 | 6,573 | ||
| D | 51.3%Johnson3,275 | 48.6%Goldwater3,103 | 0.1%Hass6 | 6,384 | ||
| D | 76.5%Kennedy3,262 | 23.5%Nixon1,001 | 0.0% | 4,263 | ||
| D | 82.8%Stevenson3,422 | 17.2%Eisenhower712 | 0.0% | 4,134 | ||
| D | 85.6%Stevenson3,837 | 14.4%Eisenhower648 | 0.0% | 4,485 | ||
| D | 81.3%Truman2,432 | 8.8%Dewey262 | 10.0%Thurmond299 | 2,993 | ||
| D | 90.7%Roosevelt2,362 | 9.3%Dewey243 | 0.0% | 2,605 | ||
| D | 93.4%Roosevelt2,235 | 6.6%Willkie159 | 0.0% | 2,394 | ||
| D | 91.4%Roosevelt1,471 | 8.6%Landon138 | 0.1%Lemke1 | 1,610 | ||
| D | 98.6%Roosevelt1,660 | 1.2%Hoover20 | 0.2%Thomas4 | 1,684 | ||
| D | 76.5%Smith721 | 23.5%Hoover221 | 0.0% | 942 | ||
| D | 83.3%Davis484 | 6.4%Coolidge37 | 10.3%La Follette60 | 581 | ||
| D | 84.9%Cox957 | 15.1%Harding170 | 0.0% | 1,127 | ||
| D | 72.6%Wilson734 | 1.8%Hughes18 | 25.6%Benson259 | 1,011 | ||
| D | 75.4%Wilson445 | 1.2%Taft7 | 23.4%Roosevelt138 | 590 | ||
| D | 48.4%Bryan369 | 19.0%Taft145 | 32.6%Debs249 | 763 | ||
| D | 56.7%Parker468 | 9.3%Roosevelt77 | 34.0%Debs281 | 826 | ||
| D | 59.8%Bryan468 | 17.0%McKinley133 | 23.1%Woolley181 | 782 | ||
| D | 52.5%Bryan591 | 44.3%McKinley498 | 3.2%Palmer36 | 1,125 | ||
| D | 49.1%Cleveland862 | 19.3%Harrison339 | 31.6%Weaver554 | 1,755 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +29.8% |
| 1896 | +8.3% |
| 1900 | +42.8% |
| 1904 | +47.3% |
| 1908 | +29.4% |
| 1912 | +74.2% |
| 1916 | +70.8% |
| 1920 | +69.8% |
| 1924 | +76.9% |
| 1928 | +53.1% |
| 1932 | +97.4% |
| 1936 | +82.8% |
| 1940 | +86.7% |
| 1944 | +81.3% |
| 1948 | +72.5% |
| 1952 | +71.1% |
| 1956 | +65.6% |
| 1960 | +53.0% |
| 1964 | +2.7% |
| 1968 | −0.2% |
| 1972 | −69.0% |
| 1976 | +18.6% |
| 1980 | +25.2% |
| 1984 | −24.0% |
| 1988 | −26.6% |
| 1992 | −3.5% |
| 1996 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | −22.5% |
| 2004 | −31.8% |
| 2008 | −28.3% |
| 2012 | −29.0% |
| 2016 | −34.9% |
| 2020 | −34.1% |
| 2024 | −39.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 16,809 |
| 2018 | 16,825 |
| 2020 | 18,696 |
| 2022 | 19,273 |
| 2024 | 20,394 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Upson County, anchored by Thomaston, has drifted steadily toward lopsided Republican margins over two decades, reflecting a broader rural Piedmont pattern where manufacturing job losses reshaped the electorate well before Georgia's suburban counties drew national attention.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 97.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 69.0 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 39.7 points.
A population of 28,029, a 66% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $55,429 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Evans County and Colquitt County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Upson County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Upson County, Georgia voted Republican by 39.7 points (R+39.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 13,662 votes cast, 4,098 went Democratic and 9,528 went Republican.
When did Upson County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Upson County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Upson County, Georgia?
Upson County, Georgia has a population of 28,029 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Upson County, Georgia?
Median household income in Upson County, Georgia is $55,429 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Upson County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Upson County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 21 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.