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Georgia District 1

Congressional District in GA • 5 Counties

Georgia's 1st congressional district is represented by Buddy Carter, a Republican U.S. representative. Carter won the 2024 general election with 62.0% of the vote. The district has 787,122 residents, a median household income of $68,956 and a median age of 37.0, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Buddy Carter

Representative for Georgia District 1
Republican11 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

787,122

Total Population

$68,956

Median Household Income

37.0

Median Age

17.7%

College Educated

14.7%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

58.1% Whi
28.4% Bla
8.3% His
2.0% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 37.0 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $68,956 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Buddy Carter Republican62.0%
Patti Hewitt Democratic38.0%

Buddy Carter won by 24.0%

355,857 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Buddy Carter

Major Counties

Chatham, Glynn, Camden and 2 more

Major Cities

Savannah, Brunswick, St. Marys

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Georgia District 1?
Buddy Carter (Republican) currently represents Georgia District 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Georgia District 1?
Georgia District 1 includes 5 counties: Chatham, Glynn, Camden, Liberty, Bryan.
What are the major cities in Georgia District 1?
The major cities in this district include Savannah, Brunswick, St. Marys.
What is the population of Georgia District 1?
Georgia District 1 has a population of approximately 787,122 residents.