
Calhoun, GA
Safe Republican — 59K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 75.8% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(14) | 16.3% |
▶Black / African American(7) | 3.7% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 1.3% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.8% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 34.3% | 62.0% |
| Catholic | 11.1% | 20.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| Black Protestant | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Non-religious | 44.7% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+63.4 |
| 2020 | Trump+62.5 |
| 2016 | Trump+63.0 |
| 2012 | Romney+57.6 |
| 2008 | McCain+50.1 |
| 2004 | Bush+48.4 |
| 2000 | Bush+32.1 |
| 1996 | Dole+9.2 |
| 1992 | Bush+10.4 |
Calhoun, GA is a metro area that has a population of 59,100. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+63.4. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.0% | 81.5% | R+63.4 | R+0.9 |
| 2020 | 18.2% | 80.7% | R+62.5 | D+0.5 |
| 2016 | 16.7% | 79.7% | R+63.0 | R+5.4 |
| 2012 | 20.3% | 77.9% | R+57.6 | R+7.5 |
| 2008 | 24.2% | 74.3% | R+50.1 | R+1.7 |
| 2004 | 25.5% | 73.9% | R+48.4 | R+16.3 |
| 2000 | 33.0% | 65.1% | R+32.1 | R+22.9 |
| 1996 | 39.2% | 48.4% | R+9.2 | D+1.2 |
| 1992 | 36.6% | 47.0% | R+10.4 | D+33.2 |
| 1988 | 28.1% | 71.7% | R+43.6 | R+7.4 |
| 1984 | 31.9% | 68.1% | R+36.2 | R+60.7 |
| 1980 | 60.9% | 36.4% | D+24.5 | R+31.7 |
| 1976 | 78.1% | 21.9% | D+56.2 | D+122.8 |
| 1972 | 16.7% | 83.3% | R+66.6 | R+55.8 |
| 1968 | 19.2% | 30.0% | R+10.8 | R+27.7 |
| 1964 | 58.5% | 41.5% | D+16.9 | R+13.5 |
| 1960 | 65.2% | 34.8% | D+30.4 | R+1.1 |
| 1956 | 65.7% | 34.1% | D+31.5 | R+11.4 |
| 1952 | 71.5% | 28.5% | D+42.9 | R+12.6 |
| 1948 | 73.8% | 18.3% | D+55.5 | — |
What defines Calhoun, GA?
It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Calhoun, GA
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon | 59K | R+63.4 | 4,982 | 22,495 | 27,606 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 63.4% margin
- College attainment is 19% — 14pp below the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Republican lean nationally
Who Lives Here
| Group | Calhoun, GA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 75.8% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(14) | 16.3% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(7) | 3.7% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.8% | 4.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 1.3% | 0.9% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.1% | 6.0% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -46.5pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.3% | 62.0% | — | — | |
| 11.1% | 20.0% | — | — | |
| 4.5% | 8.2% | — | — | |
| 4.3% | 7.8% | — | — | |
| 1.1% | 2.1% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.9% | 1.6% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 44.7% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Calhoun, GA metro area? 59,100 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 14pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Calhoun, GA
How competitive is Calhoun, GA?
Do voters in Calhoun, GA split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+61.7 | R+70.1 | 8.4pp |