Wheeler County, Georgia
AkashicWheeler County, GATrumpR+45.1
2024 precinct map of Wheeler CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wheeler 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 | 72.4% | 1,648 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.3% | 622 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 5 |
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2 precincts · 2,276 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1916–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.3%Harris622 | 72.4%Trump1,648 | 0.2%Oliver5 | 2,276 | ||
| R | 30.2%Biden689 | 69.3%Trump1,583 | 0.6%Jorgensen13 | 2,285 | ||
| R | 30.7%Clinton646 | 67.6%Trump1,421 | 1.7%Johnson35 | 2,102 | ||
| R | 35.7%Obama772 | 63.1%Romney1,366 | 1.2%Johnson27 | 2,165 | ||
| R | 35.9%Obama794 | 63.7%McCain1,408 | 0.4%Barr8 | 2,210 | ||
| R | 41.2%Kerry847 | 58.0%Bush1,192 | 0.7%Badnarik15 | 2,054 | ||
| R | 47.7%Gore752 | 51.6%Bush813 | 0.1%Nader2 | 1,575 | ||
| D | 55.3%Clinton751 | 33.9%Dole460 | 10.4%Perot141 | 1,357 | ||
| D | 51.8%Clinton880 | 35.4%Bush601 | 12.6%Perot214 | 1,699 | ||
| R | 47.9%Dukakis658 | 51.6%Bush709 | 0.4%Paul6 | 1,373 | ||
| R | 48.2%Mondale774 | 51.8%Reagan833 | 0.0% | 1,607 | ||
| D | 73.1%Carter1,599 | 25.2%Reagan550 | 1.7%Anderson37 | 2,186 | ||
| D | 80.0%Carter1,378 | 20.0%Ford344 | 0.0% | 1,722 | ||
| R | 21.2%McGovern294 | 78.8%Nixon1,093 | 0.0% | 1,387 | ||
| O | 29.2%Humphrey488 | 15.0%Nixon251 | 55.8%Wallace934 | 1,673 | ||
| D | 53.6%Johnson980 | 46.4%Goldwater849 | 0.0% | 1,829 | ||
| D | 81.1%Kennedy970 | 18.9%Nixon226 | 0.0% | 1,196 | ||
| D | 86.9%Stevenson992 | 13.1%Eisenhower149 | 0.0% | 1,141 | ||
| D | 83.1%Stevenson1,280 | 16.9%Eisenhower261 | 0.0% | 1,541 | ||
| D | 63.3%Truman560 | 4.4%Dewey39 | 32.3%Thurmond286 | 885 | ||
| D | 77.4%Roosevelt517 | 22.6%Dewey151 | 0.0% | 668 | ||
| D | 80.5%Roosevelt495 | 19.0%Willkie117 | 0.5%Thomas3 | 615 | ||
| D | 86.2%Roosevelt594 | 13.6%Landon94 | 0.1%Lemke1 | 689 | ||
| D | 97.4%Roosevelt1,127 | 2.5%Hoover29 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,157 | ||
| D | 75.5%Smith312 | 24.5%Hoover101 | 0.0% | 413 | ||
| D | 88.8%Davis772 | 0.0%Coolidge0 | 11.2%La Follette97 | 869 | ||
| D | 77.6%Cox350 | 22.4%Harding101 | 0.0% | 451 | ||
| D | 84.0%Wilson372 | 7.0%Hughes31 | 9.0%Benson40 | 443 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +77.0% |
| 1920 | +55.2% |
| 1924 | +88.8% |
| 1928 | +51.1% |
| 1932 | +94.9% |
| 1936 | +72.6% |
| 1940 | +61.5% |
| 1944 | +54.8% |
| 1948 | +58.9% |
| 1952 | +66.1% |
| 1956 | +73.9% |
| 1960 | +62.2% |
| 1964 | +7.2% |
| 1968 | +14.2% |
| 1972 | −57.6% |
| 1976 | +60.0% |
| 1980 | +48.0% |
| 1984 | −3.7% |
| 1988 | −3.7% |
| 1992 | +16.4% |
| 1996 | +21.4% |
| 2000 | −3.9% |
| 2004 | −16.8% |
| 2008 | −27.8% |
| 2012 | −27.4% |
| 2016 | −36.9% |
| 2020 | −39.1% |
| 2024 | −45.1% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,054 |
| 2018 | 3,041 |
| 2020 | 3,341 |
| 2022 | 3,302 |
| 2024 | 3,422 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Wheeler County's roughly 6,000 residents make it one of Georgia's smallest by population, and its presidential margins have exceeded 40 points Republican in recent cycles, reflecting the deep-red lean common across rural south-central Georgia.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 94.9 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 57.6 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.1 points.
A population of 7,335, a 57% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $40,539 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cleveland County and Prairie County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wheeler County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wheeler County, Georgia voted Republican by 45.1 points (R+45.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,276 votes cast, 622 went Democratic and 1,648 went Republican.
When did Wheeler County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wheeler County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Wheeler County, Georgia?
Wheeler County, Georgia has a population of 7,335 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wheeler County, Georgia?
Median household income in Wheeler County, Georgia is $40,539 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Wheeler County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wheeler County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 10 went Republican.