Cherokee County, Georgia
AkashicCherokee County, GATrumpR+39.0
2024 precinct map of Cherokee CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Cherokee County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 69.1% | 112,142 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 30.1% | 48,838 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 869 |
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42 precincts · 162,281 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.1%Harris48,838 | 69.1%Trump112,142 | 0.5%Oliver869 | 162,281 | ||
| R | 29.5%Biden42,794 | 68.8%Trump99,587 | 1.7%Jorgensen2,449 | 144,830 | ||
| R | 22.4%Clinton25,231 | 71.5%Trump80,649 | 4.4%Johnson5,015 | 112,784 | ||
| R | 20.2%Obama19,841 | 77.7%Romney76,514 | 2.1%Johnson2,084 | 98,439 | ||
| R | 23.8%Obama22,350 | 74.9%McCain70,279 | 1.2%Barr1,143 | 93,772 | ||
| R | 20.1%Kerry14,824 | 79.0%Bush58,238 | 0.9%Badnarik665 | 73,727 | ||
| R | 23.5%Gore12,295 | 72.7%Bush38,033 | 0.6%Nader306 | 52,348 | ||
| R | 27.9%Clinton10,802 | 63.4%Dole24,527 | 7.4%Perot2,872 | 38,677 | ||
| R | 27.8%Clinton8,113 | 55.0%Bush16,054 | 16.9%Perot4,950 | 29,214 | ||
| R | 22.9%Dukakis4,378 | 76.5%Bush14,593 | 0.6%Paul117 | 19,088 | ||
| R | 23.9%Mondale3,499 | 76.1%Reagan11,146 | 0.0% | 14,645 | ||
| D | 51.5%Carter6,020 | 45.0%Reagan5,250 | 3.5%Anderson408 | 11,678 | ||
| D | 71.5%Carter6,539 | 28.5%Ford2,609 | 0.0% | 9,148 | ||
| R | 17.4%McGovern1,159 | 82.6%Nixon5,509 | 0.0% | 6,668 | ||
| O | 19.2%Humphrey1,434 | 35.8%Nixon2,675 | 44.9%Wallace3,353 | 7,462 | ||
| R | 48.4%Johnson3,189 | 51.6%Goldwater3,398 | 0.0% | 6,587 | ||
| D | 56.8%Kennedy3,077 | 43.2%Nixon2,341 | 0.0% | 5,418 | ||
| D | 53.6%Stevenson2,110 | 46.4%Eisenhower1,829 | 0.0% | 3,939 | ||
| D | 60.2%Stevenson2,452 | 39.8%Eisenhower1,618 | 0.0% | 4,070 | ||
| D | 58.8%Truman1,267 | 29.3%Dewey631 | 11.8%Thurmond255 | 2,153 | ||
| D | 56.0%Roosevelt1,348 | 44.0%Dewey1,059 | 0.0% | 2,407 | ||
| D | 60.1%Roosevelt1,552 | 39.4%Willkie1,017 | 0.5%Thomas13 | 2,582 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt1,211 | 40.9%Landon842 | 0.3%Lemke7 | 2,060 | ||
| D | 83.9%Roosevelt1,727 | 15.3%Hoover314 | 0.9%Thomas18 | 2,059 | ||
| R | 25.7%Smith581 | 74.3%Hoover1,679 | 0.0% | 2,260 | ||
| D | 56.4%Davis848 | 40.0%Coolidge601 | 3.6%La Follette54 | 1,503 | ||
| R | 32.3%Cox544 | 67.7%Harding1,138 | 0.0% | 1,682 | ||
| D | 53.2%Wilson855 | 18.2%Hughes292 | 28.7%Benson461 | 1,608 | ||
| O | 44.9%Wilson603 | 1.6%Taft21 | 53.5%Roosevelt718 | 1,342 | ||
| R | 29.3%Bryan326 | 59.8%Taft665 | 10.9%Debs121 | 1,112 | ||
| D | 50.8%Parker622 | 20.1%Roosevelt246 | 29.1%Debs357 | 1,225 | ||
| R | 46.8%Bryan535 | 48.1%McKinley550 | 5.1%Woolley58 | 1,143 | ||
| D | 47.9%Bryan712 | 47.2%McKinley702 | 4.8%Palmer72 | 1,486 | ||
| D | 44.1%Cleveland927 | 18.2%Harrison382 | 37.8%Weaver795 | 2,104 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +25.9% |
| 1896 | +0.7% |
| 1900 | −1.3% |
| 1904 | +30.7% |
| 1908 | −30.5% |
| 1912 | +43.4% |
| 1916 | +35.0% |
| 1920 | −35.3% |
| 1924 | +16.4% |
| 1928 | −48.6% |
| 1932 | +68.6% |
| 1936 | +17.9% |
| 1940 | +20.7% |
| 1944 | +12.0% |
| 1948 | +29.5% |
| 1952 | +20.5% |
| 1956 | +7.1% |
| 1960 | +13.6% |
| 1964 | −3.2% |
| 1968 | −16.6% |
| 1972 | −65.2% |
| 1976 | +43.0% |
| 1980 | +6.6% |
| 1984 | −52.2% |
| 1988 | −53.5% |
| 1992 | −27.2% |
| 1996 | −35.5% |
| 2000 | −49.2% |
| 2004 | −58.9% |
| 2008 | −51.1% |
| 2012 | −57.6% |
| 2016 | −49.1% |
| 2020 | −39.2% |
| 2024 | −39.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 164,940 |
| 2018 | 177,701 |
| 2020 | 196,093 |
| 2022 | 206,665 |
| 2024 | 222,547 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Cherokee sits at Atlanta's northern exurban edge, where rapid population growth since 2000 has not eroded its deep Republican lean — the 2024 presidential margin held near R+39, consistent with its pattern over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 68.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 65.2 points in 1972. The 2024 margin was 39.0 points.
A population of 281,032, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $108,115 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Goochland County and Williamson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cherokee County, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cherokee County, Georgia voted Republican by 39.0 points (R+39.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 162,281 votes cast, 48,838 went Democratic and 112,142 went Republican.
When did Cherokee County, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Cherokee County, Georgia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Cherokee County, Georgia?
Cherokee County, Georgia has a population of 281,032 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cherokee County, Georgia?
Median household income in Cherokee County, Georgia is $108,115 — above the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Cherokee County, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Cherokee County, Georgia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.