Clarke County, Alabama, AL

Alabama · Presidential Elections 1876–2024

R+17.0

2024 Margin

R+5.1%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 2000

Voting Streak

23K

Population

Clarke County, Alabama voted R+17.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,965 votes (58.25%). This represented a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+17.0

2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%

Voting StreakR since 2000

Elections on Record38

Demographics

Population23,087

Median Age

42.7(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

15.4%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$47,549(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

51.2%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

1.1%(US: 18.6%)

Black

44.4%(US: 12.3%)

Homeownership

70.9%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

20.5%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

7.0%(US: 6.4%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Evangelical

53.9%(+37.4 vs US)

Black Protestant

14.3%(+12.1 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

5.5%

Catholic

1.0%(-17.7 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:42.7 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

21.7%

18-29

8.3%↓

30-44

16.6%↓

45-64

32.8%↑

65+

20.6%↑

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

ManufacturingVery high

16.5%

Retail TradeAbove avg

15.0%

Construction

6.8%

Professional ServicesVery low

5.3%

HealthcareVery low

5.2%

EducationBelow avg

5.2%

Political relevance:

Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	41.2%(4,927)	58.3%(6,965)	R+17.0	R+5.1
2020	43.8%(5,755)	55.8%(7,324)	R+11.9	R+1.2
2016	44.3%(5,749)	55.0%(7,140)	R+10.7	R+2.5
2012	45.7%(6,334)	53.9%(7,470)	R+8.2	D+3.4
2008	44.0%(5,914)	55.6%(7,466)	R+11.6	D+6.9
2004	40.6%(4,627)	59.1%(6,730)	R+18.5	R+6.3
2000	43.5%(4,679)	55.7%(5,988)	R+12.2	R+12.6
1996	47.8%(4,831)	47.3%(4,785)	D+0.5	D+4.5
1992	42.9%(5,023)	46.9%(5,495)	R+4.0	D+10.9
1988	42.1%(4,217)	57.0%(5,708)	R+14.9	D+2.0

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2017	52.2%(4,363)	47.8%(3,995)	D+4.4	D+104.4
2014	0.0%(0)	100.0%(5,083)	R+100.0	R+85.3
2008	42.7%(5,605)	57.3%(7,532)	R+14.7	D+1.8
2002	41.8%(3,640)	58.3%(5,079)	R+16.5	R+14.3
1996	48.9%(4,811)	51.1%(5,022)	R+2.1	R+22.7
1990	60.3%(5,415)	39.7%(3,569)	D+20.6	R+9.6
1984	65.0%(6,484)	35.0%(3,483)	D+30.1	R+69.9
1978	100.0%(4,053)	0.0%(0)	D+100.0	D+60.7
1972	69.7%(5,237)	30.4%(2,282)	D+39.3	D+15.0
1966	62.1%(3,860)	37.9%(2,351)	D+24.3	R+24.6

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2018	43.5%(4,889)	56.5%(6,344)	R+12.9	D+4.3
2014	41.4%(3,530)	58.6%(5,000)	R+17.2	R+16.7
2010	49.7%(5,313)	50.3%(5,369)	R+0.5	D+8.0
2006	45.7%(4,134)	54.3%(4,904)	R+8.5	R+4.9
2002	48.2%(4,245)	51.8%(4,563)	R+3.6	R+15.0
1998	55.7%(4,767)	44.3%(3,789)	D+11.4	D+1.8
1994	54.8%(4,393)	45.2%(3,619)	D+9.7	D+5.9
1990	51.9%(4,900)	48.1%(4,543)	D+3.8	D+11.2
1986	46.3%(4,283)	53.7%(4,968)	R+7.4	R+39.0
1982	65.8%(5,740)	34.2%(2,986)	D+31.6	R+42.6

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2024	Dem	Joe Biden(93.1%)	Dean Phillips(4.3%)	✓
2024	GOP	Donald Trump(91.3%)	Nikki Haley(6.3%)	✓
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(60.0%)	Michael Bloomberg(28.3%)	✓
2016	Dem	Hillary Clinton(93.0%)	Bernie Sanders(6.3%)	✓
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(50.4%)	Ted Cruz(19.4%)	✓
2012	Dem	Barack Obama(93.7%)	Other(6.3%)	—
2008	Dem	Barack Obama(63.6%)	Hillary Clinton(33.9%)	✓