Cherokee County, Alabama: null
Alabama · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+75.4
2024 Margin
R+2.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
25K
Population
Cherokee County, Alabama voted R+75.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,358 votes (87.33%). This represented a R+2.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
23.5
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-3.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+75.4
2020→2024 SwingR+2.6%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population24,971
Median Age
46.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$46,621(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
79.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.9%(1,553) | 87.3%(11,358) | R+75.4 | -2.6 |
| 2020 | 13.2%(1,624) | 86.0%(10,583) | R+72.8 | -3.3 |
| 2016 | 14.5%(1,547) | 84.1%(8,953) | R+69.6 | -14.6 |
| 2012 | 21.8%(2,132) | 76.8%(7,506) | R+55.0 | -3.7 |
| 2008 | 23.7%(2,306) | 74.9%(7,298) | R+51.2 | -19.4 |
| 2004 | 33.6%(3,040) | 65.5%(5,923) | R+31.9 | -23.5 |
| 2000 | 44.7%(3,497) | 53.1%(4,154) | R+8.4 | -24.4 |
| 1996 | 52.2%(4,399) | 36.2%(3,048) | D+16.0 | -2.7 |
| 1992 | 53.6%(4,222) | 34.9%(2,745) | D+18.8 | +13.7 |
| 1988 | 52.1%(3,176) | 47.0%(2,868) | D+5.0 | +8.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 27.1%(1,529) | 71.0%(4,006) | R+43.9 | +55.0 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 98.9%(5,193) | R+98.9 | -54.4 |
| 2008 | 27.7%(2,616) | 72.2%(6,820) | R+44.5 | -37.7 |
| 2002 | 45.6%(2,754) | 52.4%(3,164) | R+6.8 | -26.0 |
| 1996 | 58.2%(4,369) | 39.0%(2,929) | D+19.2 | -29.0 |
| 1990 | 74.1%(3,857) | 25.9%(1,349) | D+48.2 | +1.6 |
| 1984 | 73.0%(4,391) | 26.4%(1,586) | D+46.6 | -47.6 |
| 1978 | 94.2%(2,091) | 0.0%(0) | D+94.2 | +46.2 |
| 1972 | 73.1%(3,299) | 25.1%(1,133) | D+48.0 | -10.4 |
| 1966 | 79.1%(3,105) | 20.7%(813) | D+58.4 | -2.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18.2%(1,552) | 81.7%(6,974) | R+63.5 | -17.8 |
| 2014 | 27.1%(1,869) | 72.8%(5,010) | R+45.6 | -26.1 |
| 2010 | 40.1%(2,901) | 59.7%(4,315) | R+19.6 | -14.4 |
| 2006 | 47.2%(3,337) | 52.3%(3,700) | R+5.1 | -21.7 |
| 2002 | 57.4%(3,500) | 40.8%(2,489) | D+16.6 | -19.1 |
| 1998 | 67.8%(4,038) | 32.2%(1,915) | D+35.7 | -5.7 |
| 1994 | 70.7%(3,431) | 29.3%(1,422) | D+41.4 | +22.7 |
| 1990 | 59.3%(3,193) | 40.6%(2,188) | D+18.7 | -15.3 |
| 1986 | 67.0%(4,696) | 33.0%(2,315) | D+34.0 | -23.8 |
| 1982 | 77.8%(4,091) | 19.9%(1,050) | D+57.8 | -4.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dem | Joe Biden(88.1%) | Uncommitted(7.0%) | ✓ |
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.3%) | Nikki Haley(8.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(53.6%) | Bernie Sanders(19.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(66.0%) | Bernie Sanders(24.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(52.7%) | Ted Cruz(17.5%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Other(56.2%) | Barack Obama(43.8%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(75.9%) | Barack Obama(18.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee