Wayne County, Georgia
AkashicWayne County, GATrumpR+59.8
2024 precinct map of Wayne CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wayne 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 | 79.7% | 10,811 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.0% | 2,708 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 23 |
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12 precincts · 13,561 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 | 20.0%Harris2,708 | 79.7%Trump10,811 | 0.2%Oliver23 | 13,561 | ||
| R | 21.0%Biden2,687 | 78.2%Trump9,987 | 0.8%Jorgensen104 | 12,778 | ||
| R | 19.5%Clinton2,041 | 78.1%Trump8,153 | 1.8%Johnson192 | 10,440 | ||
| R | 25.2%Obama2,596 | 73.5%Romney7,557 | 1.3%Johnson135 | 10,288 | ||
| R | 27.1%Obama2,858 | 72.0%McCain7,601 | 1.0%Barr101 | 10,560 | ||
| R | 28.1%Kerry2,683 | 71.3%Bush6,819 | 0.6%Badnarik60 | 9,562 | ||
| R | 34.2%Gore2,736 | 65.2%Bush5,219 | 0.6% | 8,004 | ||
| R | 38.4%Clinton2,734 | 52.0%Dole3,709 | 9.3%Perot665 | 7,126 | ||
| R | 40.4%Clinton3,052 | 44.8%Bush3,381 | 14.7%Perot1,107 | 7,552 | ||
| R | 41.9%Dukakis2,417 | 57.9%Bush3,340 | 0.2%Paul9 | 5,766 | ||
| R | 39.7%Mondale2,434 | 60.3%Reagan3,698 | 0.0% | 6,132 | ||
| D | 62.4%Carter3,843 | 35.9%Reagan2,213 | 1.6%Anderson101 | 6,157 | ||
| D | 75.0%Carter4,489 | 25.0%Ford1,499 | 0.0% | 5,988 | ||
| R | 16.6%McGovern733 | 83.4%Nixon3,677 | 0.0% | 4,410 | ||
| O | 17.1%Humphrey980 | 23.0%Nixon1,313 | 59.9%Wallace3,422 | 5,715 | ||
| R | 37.6%Johnson2,182 | 62.4%Goldwater3,619 | 0.0% | 5,801 | ||
| D | 67.4%Kennedy2,862 | 32.6%Nixon1,384 | 0.0% | 4,246 | ||
| D | 68.7%Stevenson2,084 | 31.3%Eisenhower950 | 0.0% | 3,034 | ||
| D | 69.9%Stevenson1,929 | 30.1%Eisenhower832 | 0.0% | 2,761 | ||
| D | 72.9%Truman1,277 | 10.8%Dewey190 | 16.3%Thurmond285 | 1,752 | ||
| D | 79.5%Roosevelt978 | 20.5%Dewey252 | 0.0% | 1,230 | ||
| D | 89.4%Roosevelt1,542 | 10.4%Willkie179 | 0.2%Thomas4 | 1,725 | ||
| D | 87.7%Roosevelt788 | 11.7%Landon105 | 0.7%Lemke6 | 899 | ||
| D | 94.0%Roosevelt1,044 | 5.4%Hoover60 | 0.6%Thomas7 | 1,111 | ||
| D | 54.2%Smith488 | 45.8%Hoover413 | 0.0% | 901 | ||
| D | 81.3%Davis409 | 6.6%Coolidge33 | 12.1%La Follette61 | 503 | ||
| D | 94.2%Cox407 | 5.8%Harding25 | 0.0% | 432 | ||
| D | 89.5%Wilson460 | 5.6%Hughes29 | 4.9%Benson25 | 514 | ||
| D | 89.8%Wilson380 | 3.3%Taft14 | 6.9%Roosevelt29 | 423 | ||
| D | 65.3%Bryan394 | 23.9%Taft144 | 10.8%Debs65 | 603 | ||
| D | 73.8%Parker417 | 15.8%Roosevelt89 | 10.4%Debs59 | 565 | ||
| D | 60.0%Bryan363 | 35.2%McKinley213 | 4.8%Woolley29 | 605 | ||
| D | 61.8%Bryan477 | 34.5%McKinley266 | 3.8%Palmer29 | 772 | ||
| D | 62.0%Cleveland488 | 7.4%Harrison58 | 30.6%Weaver241 | 787 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +54.6% |
| 1896 | +27.3% |
| 1900 | +24.8% |
| 1904 | +58.1% |
| 1908 | +41.5% |
| 1912 | +86.5% |
| 1916 | +83.9% |
| 1920 | +88.4% |
| 1924 | +74.8% |
| 1928 | +8.3% |
| 1932 | +88.6% |
| 1936 | +76.0% |
| 1940 | +79.0% |
| 1944 | +59.0% |
| 1948 | +62.0% |
| 1952 | +39.7% |
| 1956 | +37.4% |
| 1960 | +34.8% |
| 1964 | −24.8% |
| 1968 | −5.8% |
| 1972 | −66.8% |
| 1976 | +49.9% |
| 1980 | +26.5% |
| 1984 | −20.6% |
| 1988 | −16.0% |
| 1992 | −4.4% |
| 1996 | −13.7% |
| 2000 | −31.0% |
| 2004 | −43.3% |
| 2008 | −44.9% |
| 2012 | −48.2% |
| 2016 | −58.5% |
| 2020 | −57.1% |
| 2024 | −59.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 16,950 |
| 2018 | 17,291 |
| 2020 | 19,359 |
| 2022 | 19,785 |
| 2024 | 20,822 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Wayne County, anchored by the small city of Jesup, sits in the coastal plain of southeast Georgia and has shifted steadily toward supermajority Republican margins over the past two decades, reflecting broader rural realignment across the state's non-metro counties.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 88.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 66.8 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.8 points.
A population of 30,949, a 70% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $53,427 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cherokee County and Stephens County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wayne County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wayne County, Georgia voted Republican by 59.8 points (R+59.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 13,561 votes cast, 2,708 went Democratic and 10,811 went Republican.
When did Wayne County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wayne County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Wayne County, Georgia?
Wayne County, Georgia has a population of 30,949 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wayne County, Georgia?
Median household income in Wayne County, Georgia is $53,427 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Wayne County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wayne County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 20 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.