Russell County, Alabama: Black Belt
Alabama · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
D+1.7
2024 Margin
R+4.7%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1976
Voting Streak
59K
Population
Russell County, Alabama voted D+1.7 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 10,422 votes (50.3%). This represented a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+1.7
2020→2024 SwingR+4.7%
Voting StreakD since 1976
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population59,183
Median Age
37.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
16.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$47,420(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
44.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
44.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
60.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
22.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
13.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
39.5%(+23.0 vs US)
Black Protestant
14.7%(+12.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
3.5%(-1.7 vs US)
Catholic
1.5%(-17.2 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.9%(-1.1 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:37.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
24.3%↑
18-29
7.7%↓
30-44
21.7%↑
45-64
31.1%↑
65+
15.2%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingAbove avg
14.3%Retail Trade
11.8%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.7%Education
8.5%Construction
6.7%HealthcareVery low
4.9%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.3%(10,422) | 48.6%(10,078) | D+1.7 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 52.6%(11,228) | 46.3%(9,864) | D+6.4 | D+4.5 |
| 2016 | 50.2%(9,579) | 48.3%(9,210) | D+1.9 | R+9.8 |
| 2012 | 55.6%(10,500) | 43.9%(8,278) | D+11.8 | D+4.5 |
| 2008 | 53.3%(10,085) | 46.0%(8,705) | D+7.3 | D+7.1 |
| 2004 | 49.8%(8,375) | 49.6%(8,337) | D+0.2 | R+14.7 |
| 2000 | 56.8%(8,396) | 42.0%(6,198) | D+14.9 | R+5.6 |
| 1996 | 57.2%(7,834) | 36.7%(5,025) | D+20.5 | D+1.0 |
| 1992 | 55.1%(8,647) | 35.6%(5,587) | D+19.5 | D+17.5 |
| 1988 | 50.4%(6,589) | 48.4%(6,333) | D+2.0 | R+4.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 65.1%(6,761) | 34.9%(3,622) | D+30.2 | D+130.2 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(4,756) | R+100.0 | R+109.0 |
| 2008 | 54.5%(9,901) | 45.5%(8,263) | D+9.0 | R+6.4 |
| 2002 | 57.7%(5,976) | 42.3%(4,382) | D+15.4 | R+1.7 |
| 1996 | 58.5%(7,389) | 41.5%(5,231) | D+17.1 | R+32.9 |
| 1990 | 75.0%(6,082) | 25.0%(2,026) | D+50.0 | R+7.4 |
| 1984 | 78.7%(10,105) | 21.3%(2,731) | D+57.5 | R+42.5 |
| 1978 | 100.0%(4,346) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+78.0 |
| 1972 | 61.0%(5,500) | 39.0%(3,513) | D+22.1 | R+13.1 |
| 1966 | 67.6%(5,120) | 32.4%(2,458) | D+35.1 | R+18.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 52.3%(7,864) | 47.7%(7,168) | D+4.6 | D+1.2 |
| 2014 | 51.7%(4,758) | 48.3%(4,440) | D+3.5 | R+10.8 |
| 2010 | 57.1%(6,558) | 42.9%(4,917) | D+14.3 | R+2.4 |
| 2006 | 58.3%(5,536) | 41.7%(3,955) | D+16.7 | R+9.2 |
| 2002 | 62.9%(6,696) | 37.1%(3,944) | D+25.9 | R+20.1 |
| 1998 | 73.0%(7,218) | 27.0%(2,672) | D+46.0 | D+23.9 |
| 1994 | 61.0%(5,274) | 39.0%(3,368) | D+22.1 | R+17.0 |
| 1990 | 69.5%(5,963) | 30.5%(2,613) | D+39.1 | D+26.0 |
| 1986 | 56.5%(4,542) | 43.5%(3,493) | D+13.1 | R+42.0 |
| 1982 | 77.5%(6,967) | 22.5%(2,018) | D+55.1 | R+28.4 |
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(92.7%) | Uncommitted(3.9%) | ✓ |
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.0%) | Nikki Haley(7.6%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(69.8%) | Michael Bloomberg(13.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(72.8%) | Bernie Sanders(16.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(47.9%) | Ted Cruz(27.3%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(86.6%) | Other(13.4%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(62.8%) | Hillary Clinton(35.4%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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