Cobb County, Georgia: Professional Migration
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+14.8
2024 Margin
D+0.4%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2016
Voting Streak
766K
Population
Cobb County, Georgia voted D+14.8 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 228,404 votes (56.42%). This represented a D+0.4% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+14.8
2020→2024 SwingD+0.4%
Voting StreakD since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population766,149
Median Age
37.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
50.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$94,244(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
47.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
14.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
26.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.6%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
67.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
13.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.4%(228,404) | 41.7%(168,679) | D+14.8 | D+0.4 |
| 2020 | 56.3%(221,846) | 42.0%(165,459) | D+14.3 | D+12.2 |
| 2016 | 47.9%(160,121) | 45.8%(152,912) | D+2.2 | D+14.6 |
| 2012 | 42.8%(133,124) | 55.3%(171,722) | R+12.4 | R+3.0 |
| 2008 | 44.8%(141,216) | 54.2%(170,957) | R+9.4 | D+15.4 |
| 2004 | 37.1%(103,955) | 61.9%(173,467) | R+24.8 | R+1.9 |
| 2000 | 36.9%(86,676) | 59.8%(140,494) | R+22.9 | R+2.7 |
| 1996 | 36.8%(73,750) | 56.9%(114,188) | R+20.2 | D+0.0 |
| 1992 | 32.5%(63,960) | 52.6%(103,734) | R+20.2 | D+25.7 |
| 1988 | 26.8%(39,297) | 72.7%(106,621) | R+45.9 | D+8.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56.8%(176,385) | 40.5%(125,795) | D+16.3 | D+5.8 |
| 2020 | 54.0%(210,851) | 43.4%(169,658) | D+10.5 | D+21.6 |
| 2016 | 41.8%(133,871) | 52.9%(169,269) | R+11.1 | D+1.8 |
| 2014 | 42.5%(90,659) | 55.3%(118,147) | R+12.9 | D+17.1 |
| 2010 | 33.4%(70,521) | 63.4%(133,785) | R+30.0 | R+2.8 |
| 2008 | 36.4%(67,008) | 63.6%(117,116) | R+27.2 | D+2.0 |
| 2004 | 34.1%(93,909) | 63.3%(174,434) | R+29.2 | R+8.6 |
| 2002 | 38.9%(69,082) | 59.5%(105,750) | R+20.6 | R+28.2 |
| 2000 | 52.1%(116,132) | 44.6%(99,303) | D+7.5 | D+30.7 |
| 1998 | 36.9%(57,759) | 60.0%(93,991) | R+23.1 | R+6.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 51.9%(323,744) | 47.3%(295,396) | D+4.5 | R+5.0 |
| 2018 | 54.1%(168,767) | 44.5%(138,852) | D+9.6 | D+23.8 |
| 2014 | 41.5%(88,349) | 55.7%(118,613) | R+14.2 | D+0.9 |
| 2010 | 40.0%(84,638) | 55.1%(116,506) | R+15.1 | D+16.1 |
| 2006 | 31.8%(56,784) | 62.9%(112,527) | R+31.2 | R+23.6 |
| 2002 | 44.7%(79,278) | 52.2%(92,684) | R+7.6 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | 43.8%(68,997) | 51.4%(80,889) | R+7.6 | D+5.7 |
| 1994 | 43.4%(55,858) | 56.6%(72,861) | R+13.2 | D+13.7 |
| 1990 | 34.9%(38,250) | 61.8%(67,709) | R+26.9 | R+44.6 |
| 1986 | 58.9%(49,282) | 41.1%(34,438) | D+17.7 | D+20.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
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