2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris48.53%
Republican
Donald Trump50.73%
Two-party margin
R+2.2
State hub
Georgia State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Georgia
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
10,722,325
Rank 8 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
186.4 people/sq mi
Rank 18 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+5.1%
Rank 11 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
51.1% / 48.9%
Share of total population
Median household income
$71,355
Rank 29 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
13.5%
Rank 38 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Any race
White (NH)
50.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
31.1%
Asian (NH)
4.3%
AIAN (NH)
0.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3.1%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Georgia's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Solid population growth (near 5.1% over 2017–2022) usually enlarges the universe of persuadable and newly registered voters, especially around expanding metros.
- A substantial Black population share (31.1% non-Hispanic Black alone) surfaces often in analyses of urban turnout, voting access, and racial-justice-aligned policy debate.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 50.8% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Georgia has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Sun Belt state that moved from Republican lock to true presidential battleground as Atlanta’s suburbs rebalanced.
- Black turnout in metro Atlanta and growing diversity in the suburbs are central to recent Democratic gains.
- Rural North Georgia remains a deep Republican counterweight in statewide totals.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden49.47%
Republican
Donald Trump49.24%
Two-party margin
D+0.2
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton45.64%
Republican
Donald Trump50.77%
Two-party margin
R+5.1
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama45.51%
Republican
Mitt Romney53.33%
Two-party margin
R+7.8
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama46.99%
Republican
John McCain52.20%
Two-party margin
R+5.2
2004
Democratic
John Kerry41.37%
Republican
George W. Bush57.97%
Two-party margin
R+16.6
2000
Democratic
Al Gore43.21%
Republican
George W. Bush54.96%
Two-party margin
R+11.8
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton45.84%
Republican
Bob Dole47.02%
Two-party margin
R+1.2
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton43.47%
Republican
George H. W. Bush42.88%
Two-party margin
D+0.6
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis39.50%
Republican
George H. W. Bush59.75%
Two-party margin
R+20.3
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale39.79%
Republican
Ronald Reagan60.17%
Two-party margin
R+20.4
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter55.80%
Republican
Ronald Reagan40.97%
Two-party margin
D+14.8
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Georgia
U.S. Congress (Georgia)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
2D:0R
Jon OssoffDSenior senator
Thomas Jonathan Ossoff is an American politician who has served as the senior United States senator from Georgia since 2021.
Raphael WarnockDJunior senator
Raphael Gamaliel Warnock is an American politician and Baptist pastor serving as the junior United States senator from Georgia, a seat he has held since 2021.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
5D:9R
Governor
Chief executive of Georgia's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Brian KempR
Governor
Brian Porter Kemp is an American politician serving as the 83rd governor of Georgia since 2019.