Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (balance), Georgia
Safe Democratic — shifted 3.8pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 127K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 56.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 11.2% |
Black / African American | 24.7% |
Asian | 3.9% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+38.5 |
| 2020 | Biden+42.3 |
| 2016 | Clinton+38.3 |
| 2012 | Obama+29.8 |
| 2008 | Obama+31.5 |
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (balance), Georgia is a city that has a population of 127,315. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+38.5. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.7% | 30.3% | D+38.5 | R+3.8 |
| 2020 | 70.3% | 28.0% | D+42.3 | D+4.0 |
| 2016 | 66.9% | 28.6% | D+38.3 | D+8.5 |
| 2012 | 64.9% | 35.1% | D+29.8 | R+1.7 |
| 2008 | 65.1% | 33.6% | D+31.5 | — |
What defines Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (balance)?
It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 38.5% margin
Who Lives Here
| Group | Local | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 56.0% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 24.7% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 11.2% | 19.3% |
Asian | 3.9% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (balance)? 127,315 residents as of the 2020 Census.
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