Milton, Georgia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −47.5% |
| 2008 | −33.3% |
| 2012 | −41.4% |
| 2016 | −21.1% |
| 2020 | −9.6% |
| 2024 | −14.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.2%Harris9,653 | 56.6%Trump12,928 | 1.2% | R+14.3 | R+4.8 | R+12.9 | 22,856 | |
| R | 44.6%Biden9,714 | 54.2%Trump11,794 | 1.2% | R+9.6 | D+11.5 | R+14.0 | 21,773 | |
| R | 37.2%Clinton6,280 | 58.2%Trump9,844 | 4.6% | R+21.1 | D+20.3 | R+23.2 | 16,901 | |
| R | 28.6%Obama4,082 | 70.0%Romney9,986 | 1.4% | R+41.4 | R+8.1 | R+45.2 | 14,274 | |
| R | 33.0%Obama4,585 | 66.2%McCain9,211 | 0.8% | R+33.3 | D+14.3 | R+40.5 | 13,905 | |
| R | 25.8%Kerry3,352 | 73.4%Bush9,518 | 0.8% | R+47.5 | — | R+45.1 | 12,974 |
Incorporated only in 2006, Milton sits in the wealthy north Fulton County corridor where rapid population growth and high household incomes have made it a closely watched indicator of shifting college-educated suburban voting patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 47.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.3 points.
A population of 41,546, a 55% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $171,295 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Brentwood and Flower Mound.
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Milton, Georgia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1351670/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.