DeKalb County, Alabama: null
Alabama · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+73.8
2024 Margin
R+4.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
72K
Population
DeKalb County, Alabama voted R+73.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 25,633 votes (86.42%). This represented a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
11.1
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-2.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+73.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.0%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population71,608
Median Age
39.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$47,920(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
77.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
16.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.5%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
76.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.7%(3,758) | 86.4%(25,633) | R+73.8 | -4.0 |
| 2020 | 14.6%(4,281) | 84.4%(24,767) | R+69.8 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | 14.2%(3,622) | 84.0%(21,405) | R+69.8 | -14.9 |
| 2012 | 21.9%(5,239) | 76.8%(18,331) | R+54.9 | -3.6 |
| 2008 | 23.6%(5,658) | 74.8%(17,957) | R+51.2 | -10.6 |
| 2004 | 29.3%(7,092) | 69.9%(16,904) | R+40.6 | -12.2 |
| 2000 | 34.8%(7,056) | 63.2%(12,827) | R+28.4 | -10.4 |
| 1996 | 36.1%(6,544) | 54.1%(9,823) | R+18.1 | -7.5 |
| 1992 | 38.2%(8,245) | 48.7%(10,519) | R+10.5 | +11.3 |
| 1988 | 38.7%(7,333) | 60.6%(11,478) | R+21.9 | +3.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25.6%(3,559) | 72.7%(10,097) | R+47.0 | +52.0 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 99.1%(12,445) | R+99.1 | -46.8 |
| 2008 | 23.8%(5,565) | 76.1%(17,777) | R+52.3 | -23.5 |
| 2002 | 34.8%(6,023) | 63.5%(11,006) | R+28.8 | -14.4 |
| 1996 | 41.8%(7,054) | 56.1%(9,468) | R+14.3 | -37.9 |
| 1990 | 61.8%(10,261) | 38.2%(6,338) | D+23.6 | +6.8 |
| 1984 | 58.3%(11,040) | 41.5%(7,856) | D+16.8 | -81.3 |
| 1978 | 98.1%(8,143) | 0.0%(0) | D+98.1 | +93.2 |
| 1972 | 52.2%(7,309) | 47.4%(6,632) | D+4.8 | -3.2 |
| 1966 | 54.0%(7,836) | 46.0%(6,670) | D+8.0 | -5.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 19.0%(4,087) | 80.6%(17,316) | R+61.6 | -6.9 |
| 2014 | 22.6%(3,682) | 77.3%(12,593) | R+54.7 | -44.1 |
| 2010 | 44.7%(9,125) | 55.3%(11,289) | R+10.6 | +10.1 |
| 2006 | 38.9%(6,878) | 59.6%(10,532) | R+20.7 | -15.5 |
| 2002 | 46.5%(8,547) | 51.7%(9,502) | R+5.2 | -11.2 |
| 1998 | 53.0%(9,198) | 47.0%(8,156) | D+6.0 | -3.8 |
| 1994 | 54.8%(7,952) | 45.0%(6,534) | D+9.8 | +16.1 |
| 1990 | 46.8%(8,017) | 53.2%(9,110) | R+6.4 | +3.7 |
| 1986 | 44.9%(7,602) | 55.1%(9,314) | R+10.1 | -37.5 |
| 1982 | 63.0%(10,087) | 35.7%(5,711) | D+27.3 | -2.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dem | Joe Biden(80.7%) | Uncommitted(12.6%) | ✓ |
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.3%) | Nikki Haley(7.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(53.6%) | Bernie Sanders(25.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(62.8%) | Bernie Sanders(32.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(48.1%) | Marco Rubio(21.8%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(57.8%) | Other(42.2%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(77.6%) | Barack Obama(17.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee