Sylvania, Georgia
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | +14.3% |
| 2012 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | −0.8% |
| 2020 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | −0.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 49.8%Harris561 | 50.0%Trump564 | 0.2% | R+0.3 | R+5.0 | D+1.2 | 1,127 | |
| D | 51.8%Biden553 | 47.0%Trump502 | 1.1% | D+4.8 | D+5.6 | D+0.3 | 1,067 | |
| R | 48.8%Clinton468 | 49.6%Trump476 | 1.7% | R+0.8 | R+6.2 | R+2.9 | 960 | |
| D | 52.3%Obama519 | 46.9%Romney466 | 0.8% | D+5.3 | R+9.0 | D+1.5 | 993 | |
| D | 56.2%Obama456 | 41.9%McCain340 | 1.8% | D+14.3 | D+8.2 | D+7.0 | 811 | |
| D | 52.7%Kerry382 | 46.6%Bush338 | 0.7% | D+6.1 | — | D+8.5 | 725 |
Sylvania sits in the Deep South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.3 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 0.8 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.3 points.
A population of 2,618, a 38% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $46,033 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Sylvania, Georgia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sylvania, Georgia voted a near-tie (R+0.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,127 votes cast, 561 went Democratic and 564 went Republican.
When did Sylvania, Georgia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Sylvania, Georgia voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Sylvania, Georgia?
Sylvania, Georgia has a population of 2,618 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sylvania, Georgia?
Median household income in Sylvania, Georgia is $46,033 — below the national median of $80,734. The Georgia state median is $77,353.
What is the political history of Sylvania, Georgia?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Sylvania, Georgia from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.