Escambia County, Alabama: Deep Red Country
Alabama · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+46.3
2024 Margin
R+8.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
37K
Population
Escambia County, Alabama voted R+46.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,884 votes (72.77%). This represented a R+8.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+46.3
2020→2024 SwingR+8.9%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population36,757
Median Age
40.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
12.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$41,153(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
60.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
29.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
68.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020EvangelicalStrongly R
53.9%(+37.4 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
4.0%(-1.2 vs US)
Black ProtestantStrongly D
3.2%(+1.0 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
2.5%(+0.5 vs US)
CatholicSwing vote
0.9%(-17.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:40.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
22.8%
18-29Lean D, low turnout
7.8%↓
30-44Swing voters
18.9%
45-64Lean R, high turnout
31.8%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
18.8%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
16.8%Retail TradeAbove avg
15.1%EducationAbove avg
11.7%HealthcareBelow avg
7.9%Construction
7.4%Professional ServicesVery low
4.0%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.5%(3,964) | 72.8%(10,884) | R+46.3 | R+8.9 |
| 2020 | 30.9%(4,918) | 68.3%(10,869) | R+37.4 | R+1.2 |
| 2016 | 31.3%(4,605) | 67.5%(9,935) | R+36.2 | R+10.6 |
| 2012 | 36.9%(5,489) | 62.5%(9,287) | R+25.5 | D+3.0 |
| 2008 | 35.4%(5,188) | 63.9%(9,375) | R+28.5 | D+9.4 |
| 2004 | 30.8%(3,814) | 68.7%(8,513) | R+37.9 | R+16.9 |
| 2000 | 38.8%(4,523) | 59.8%(6,975) | R+21.0 | R+16.0 |
| 1996 | 41.9%(4,651) | 47.0%(5,214) | R+5.1 | D+3.9 |
| 1992 | 37.5%(4,809) | 46.4%(5,955) | R+8.9 | D+16.5 |
| 1988 | 36.7%(4,020) | 62.1%(6,807) | R+25.4 | D+12.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 41.8%(3,642) | 57.2%(4,987) | R+15.4 | D+83.2 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 98.6%(6,323) | R+98.6 | R+66.2 |
| 2008 | 33.7%(4,816) | 66.2%(9,446) | R+32.4 | R+4.9 |
| 2002 | 35.6%(3,135) | 63.1%(5,556) | R+27.5 | R+16.5 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(4,309) | 53.8%(5,415) | R+11.0 | R+34.2 |
| 1990 | 61.6%(5,055) | 38.4%(3,153) | D+23.2 | D+4.8 |
| 1984 | 58.5%(6,450) | 40.1%(4,424) | D+18.4 | R+77.0 |
| 1978 | 95.4%(4,816) | 0.0%(0) | D+95.4 | D+53.3 |
| 1972 | 70.4%(7,058) | 28.3%(2,842) | D+42.0 | D+19.8 |
| 1966 | 60.9%(5,208) | 38.7%(3,307) | D+22.2 | R+36.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 33.2%(4,035) | 66.6%(8,098) | R+33.4 | R+0.5 |
| 2014 | 33.5%(3,032) | 66.4%(6,013) | R+32.9 | R+10.4 |
| 2010 | 38.4%(4,091) | 60.9%(6,487) | R+22.5 | R+3.6 |
| 2006 | 40.4%(3,547) | 59.2%(5,202) | R+18.8 | R+9.8 |
| 2002 | 44.8%(3,972) | 53.9%(4,776) | R+9.1 | R+19.9 |
| 1998 | 55.3%(4,862) | 44.5%(3,910) | D+10.8 | R+1.2 |
| 1994 | 56.0%(4,723) | 44.0%(3,706) | D+12.1 | D+10.6 |
| 1990 | 50.8%(4,424) | 49.2%(4,292) | D+1.5 | D+23.2 |
| 1986 | 39.1%(3,700) | 60.9%(5,753) | R+21.7 | R+62.2 |
| 1982 | 68.4%(6,930) | 27.9%(2,828) | D+40.5 | R+27.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab