County record · fips 13153 · Georgia
HoustonGA
Republican ×11 since 1984all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Georgia and national vote
2024 result
R+11.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1876
D+6.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +110.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -69.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | -60.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -47.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +44.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
169,649
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$80,698
2024 dollars
Non-white
49%
Rural
9%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bibb, GA · Bleckley, GA · Crawford, GA · Dooly, GA · Macon, GA · Peach, GA · Pulaski, GA · Twiggs, GA