Helena, Alabama
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −61.5% |
| 2008 | −53.3% |
| 2012 | −50.8% |
| 2016 | −45.8% |
| 2020 | −36.3% |
| 2024 | −34.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 32.0%Harris3,667 | 66.3%Trump7,590 | 1.7% | R+34.3 | D+2.0 | R+32.8 | 11,446 | |
| R | 30.9%Biden3,571 | 67.2%Trump7,757 | 1.9% | R+36.3 | D+9.5 | R+40.7 | 11,547 | |
| R | 24.4%Clinton2,332 | 70.2%Trump6,713 | 5.5% | R+45.8 | D+5.1 | R+47.9 | 9,568 | |
| R | 24.1%Obama1,627 | 74.9%Romney5,066 | 1.0% | R+50.8 | D+2.5 | R+54.7 | 6,764 | |
| R | 22.7%Obama1,807 | 76.1%McCain6,050 | 1.2% | R+53.3 | D+8.2 | R+60.6 | 7,954 | |
| R | 18.8%Kerry1,318 | 80.3%Bush5,639 | 1.0% | R+61.5 | — | R+59.1 | 7,024 |
Helena has more than tripled in population since 2000, drawing young families into one of Alabama's fastest-growing counties. That demographic churn makes it a useful bellwether for tracking how suburban expansion interacts with the state's reliably Republican tilt.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 61.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 34.3 points.
A population of 21,769, a 71% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $115,139 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chelsea and Pelham.
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Helena, Alabama. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0134024/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.