Dalton, GA
Safe Republican — shifted 3.6pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 144K residents — 2 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 62.3% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(17) | 31.3% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 2.7% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 1.7% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 0.8% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 37.1% | 62.0% |
| Catholic | 15.5% | 25.9% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.3% | 7.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Black Protestant | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Non-religious | 40.1% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+52.7 |
| 2020 | Trump+49.1 |
| 2016 | Trump+51.2 |
| 2012 | Romney+47.1 |
| 2008 | McCain+41.3 |
| 2004 | Bush+46.4 |
| 2000 | Bush+36.9 |
| 1996 | Dole+17.5 |
| 1992 | Bush+17.5 |
Dalton, GA is a metro area that has a population of 144,160. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+52.7. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.4% | 76.1% | R+52.7 | R+3.6 |
| 2020 | 24.9% | 74.0% | R+49.1 | D+2.1 |
| 2016 | 22.5% | 73.6% | R+51.2 | R+4.1 |
| 2012 | 25.5% | 72.6% | R+47.1 | R+5.8 |
| 2008 | 28.5% | 69.9% | R+41.3 | D+5.1 |
| 2004 | 26.5% | 72.9% | R+46.4 | R+9.5 |
| 2000 | 30.7% | 67.5% | R+36.9 | R+19.3 |
| 1996 | 36.6% | 54.1% | R+17.5 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | 34.3% | 51.8% | R+17.5 | D+27.7 |
| 1988 | 27.2% | 72.4% | R+45.2 | R+7.1 |
| 1984 | 30.9% | 69.1% | R+38.1 | R+61.0 |
| 1980 | 60.5% | 37.6% | D+22.9 | R+21.5 |
| 1976 | 72.2% | 27.8% | D+44.4 | D+106.8 |
| 1972 | 18.8% | 81.2% | R+62.4 | R+45.7 |
| 1968 | 23.1% | 39.8% | R+16.7 | R+43.7 |
| 1964 | 63.5% | 36.5% | D+27.0 | D+23.1 |
| 1960 | 51.9% | 48.1% | D+3.9 | R+2.6 |
| 1956 | 53.2% | 46.8% | D+6.4 | R+22.9 |
| 1952 | 64.7% | 35.3% | D+29.3 | R+11.7 |
| 1948 | 64.9% | 23.9% | D+41.0 | — |
What defines Dalton, GA?
It has a working-class electorate (19% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 52.7% margin
- College attainment is 19% — 14pp below the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Republican lean nationally
Who Lives Here
| Group | Dalton, GA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 62.3% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(17) | 31.3% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 2.7% | 12.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 1.7% | 0.9% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.1% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 0.8% | 4.0% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -40.5pp (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.1% | 62.0% | — | — | |
| 15.5% | 25.9% | — | — | |
| 4.3% | 7.3% | — | — | |
| 2.3% | 3.8% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.8% | 1.4% | — | — |
| 0.7% | 1.1% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 40.1% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Dalton, GA metro area? 144,160 residents across 2 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.
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Turnout in Dalton, GA
How competitive is Dalton, GA?
Do voters in Dalton, GA split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+53.9 | R+62.7 | 8.8pp |