Population Distribution and General Demographic Data- Evy Reynolds

The first map I inserted shows the general population of Georgia and what places have the most people. You can see that Atlanta is heavily shaded as the most populous part of Georgia, and the counties around Atlanta also have many people. Greenville County is one of the most populated counties. Population is important for an election because the areas in the state that have more people will sway the vote more than less populous areas. 

The second map shows what counties have a higher percentage of black or African American residents. Again, Atlanta and the surrounding counties show up as a big factor. Henry County and Brian County have some of the highest percentages of African American or Black people. This is important for the election because people of color and marginalized groups tend to vote for Democratic candidates. Therefore, seeing the amount of Black or African American residents in a state can help predict what kind of results the election will have in that state.

My third map displays the places in Georgia with high amounts of people under 35. We can see that there are a good deal of young people in Georgia but they tend to be populated around the cities. Part of the reason for this is simply because there are more people in and around cities. I couldn't find a map that showed this age group as a percentage instead of an amount. However, age is also an important factor in elections, as older people tend to vote Republican, while younger people tend to be Democrats.