Georgia State House District 53
Leans Democratic — shifted 16.1pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 59K residents
Georgia State House District 53 is a state house district that has a population of 59,222. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+6.9. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.9% | 46.0% | D+6.9 | R+16.1 |
| 2020 | 60.8% | 37.8% | D+23.0 | D+23.5 |
| 2016 | 47.3% | 47.9% | R+0.5 | D+28.4 |
| 2012 | 35.5% | 64.5% | R+28.9 | R+13.3 |
| 2008 | 41.7% | 57.3% | R+15.6 | — |
What defines GA-HD-53?
GA-HD-53 has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (2D, 3R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- The 2016 election was decided by just 0.5 points — razor-thin
- Swung 16.1 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2016
Who Lives Here
| Group | GA-HD-53 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 59.9% | 31.1% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 26.9% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 6.8% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Asian | 2.8% | 4.5% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Georgia State House District 53? 59,222 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
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 GA-HD-53
How competitive is GA-HD-53?
Other Georgia State House Districts
179 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| GA-HD-90 | D+84.7 |
| GA-HD-84 | D+83.8 |
| GA-HD-59 | D+83.7 |
| GA-HD-62 | D+82.5 |
| GA-HD-89 | D+80.4 |
| GA-HD-58 | D+80.1 |
| GA-HD-63 | D+78.9 |
| GA-HD-56 | D+76.0 |
| GA-HD-77 | D+74.5 |
| GA-HD-85 | D+74.0 |
| GA-HD-79 | D+71.1 |
| GA-HD-75 | D+71.0 |
| GA-HD-86 | D+70.7 |
| GA-HD-61 | D+69.5 |
| GA-HD-76 | D+67.2 |
| GA-HD-87 | D+67.0 |
| GA-HD-78 | D+64.3 |
| GA-HD-82 | D+61.8 |
| GA-HD-55 | D+60.8 |
| GA-HD-94 | D+60.6 |
| GA-HD-57 | D+60.5 |
| GA-HD-60 | D+60.5 |
| GA-HD-88 | D+60.4 |
| GA-HD-91 | D+58.9 |
| GA-HD-95 | D+57.6 |