Talladega County, Alabama: Deep Red Country
Alabama · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+33.7
2024 Margin
R+8.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
82K
Population
Talladega County, Alabama voted R+33.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 22,100 votes (66.47%). This represented a R+8.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+33.7
2020→2024 SwingR+8.2%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population82,149
Median Age
42.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
16.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$52,457(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
62.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
32.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
72.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
41.8%(+25.3 vs US)
Black Protestant
8.0%(+5.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.3%(-0.9 vs US)
Catholic
1.1%(-17.6 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.6%(-1.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:42.1 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.8%
18-29
7.9%↓
30-44
18.4%
45-64
34.0%↑
65+
18.9%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
20.9%Retail Trade
10.0%Construction
7.5%EducationBelow avg
7.1%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.9%HealthcareVery low
4.2%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.8%(10,898) | 66.5%(22,100) | R+33.7 | R+8.2 |
| 2020 | 36.8%(13,138) | 62.4%(22,235) | R+25.5 | D+0.1 |
| 2016 | 36.6%(12,121) | 62.2%(20,614) | R+25.6 | R+9.6 |
| 2012 | 41.7%(13,905) | 57.7%(19,246) | R+16.0 | D+2.5 |
| 2008 | 40.3%(13,779) | 58.8%(20,112) | R+18.5 | D+4.8 |
| 2004 | 38.0%(11,374) | 61.3%(18,331) | R+23.3 | R+13.3 |
| 2000 | 44.3%(11,264) | 54.3%(13,807) | R+10.0 | R+7.6 |
| 1996 | 45.6%(10,385) | 48.0%(10,931) | R+2.4 | D+5.1 |
| 1992 | 40.7%(10,695) | 48.2%(12,661) | R+7.5 | D+14.3 |
| 1988 | 38.5%(8,291) | 60.3%(12,973) | R+21.8 | D+2.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 50.1%(9,977) | 48.8%(9,701) | D+1.4 | D+98.9 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 97.5%(12,465) | R+97.5 | R+77.5 |
| 2008 | 39.9%(13,449) | 59.9%(20,184) | R+20.0 | R+11.2 |
| 2002 | 44.8%(9,915) | 53.6%(11,859) | R+8.8 | R+6.3 |
| 1996 | 48.0%(10,747) | 50.4%(11,296) | R+2.5 | R+18.7 |
| 1990 | 58.1%(10,759) | 41.9%(7,750) | D+16.3 | D+9.0 |
| 1984 | 53.0%(11,145) | 45.7%(9,610) | D+7.3 | R+84.9 |
| 1978 | 92.2%(7,147) | 0.0%(0) | D+92.2 | D+49.6 |
| 1972 | 70.8%(12,398) | 28.2%(4,942) | D+42.6 | D+14.3 |
| 1966 | 64.0%(9,188) | 35.7%(5,124) | D+28.3 | R+6.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 40.4%(10,606) | 59.5%(15,621) | R+19.1 | R+1.1 |
| 2014 | 41.0%(7,877) | 58.9%(11,335) | R+18.0 | R+7.9 |
| 2010 | 44.8%(10,773) | 54.9%(13,200) | R+10.1 | R+11.3 |
| 2006 | 50.0%(9,634) | 48.7%(9,399) | D+1.2 | R+12.6 |
| 2002 | 56.3%(12,534) | 42.5%(9,457) | D+13.8 | R+7.3 |
| 1998 | 60.5%(12,400) | 39.3%(8,064) | D+21.1 | D+18.1 |
| 1994 | 51.4%(9,334) | 48.3%(8,780) | D+3.0 | D+6.0 |
| 1990 | 48.5%(9,438) | 51.5%(10,013) | R+3.0 | D+15.2 |
| 1986 | 40.9%(7,854) | 59.1%(11,343) | R+18.2 | R+43.0 |
| 1982 | 60.2%(10,126) | 35.4%(5,951) | D+24.8 | R+33.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab