Tallapoosa County, Alabama: Deep Red Country
Alabama · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
R+49.5
2024 Margin
R+6.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
41K
Population
Tallapoosa County, Alabama voted R+49.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 14,884 votes (74.33%). This represented a R+6.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+49.5
2020→2024 SwingR+6.1%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record38
Demographics
Population41,311
Median Age
45.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$53,282(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
68.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
25.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
53.3%(+36.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
9.3%(+4.1 vs US)
Black Protestant
6.5%(+4.3 vs US)
Catholic
2.1%(-16.6 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.2%(-0.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:45.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.4%
18-29
7.1%↓
30-44
16.7%↓
45-64
33.0%↑
65+
22.8%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
18.0%Retail Trade
10.8%ConstructionAbove avg
8.7%Education
7.9%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.7%HealthcareVery low
5.3%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.9%(4,975) | 74.3%(14,884) | R+49.5 | R+6.1 |
| 2020 | 27.9%(5,859) | 71.3%(14,963) | R+43.4 | R+1.6 |
| 2016 | 28.5%(5,519) | 70.3%(13,594) | R+41.7 | R+9.5 |
| 2012 | 33.6%(6,319) | 65.8%(12,396) | R+32.3 | D+4.3 |
| 2008 | 31.4%(6,063) | 67.9%(13,116) | R+36.5 | D+2.1 |
| 2004 | 30.4%(5,451) | 69.0%(12,392) | R+38.7 | R+16.4 |
| 2000 | 38.0%(6,183) | 60.3%(9,805) | R+22.3 | R+11.8 |
| 1996 | 41.0%(6,071) | 51.5%(7,627) | R+10.5 | D+5.3 |
| 1992 | 36.9%(5,703) | 52.7%(8,140) | R+15.8 | D+13.6 |
| 1988 | 34.6%(4,598) | 63.9%(8,502) | R+29.4 | D+4.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 38.6%(4,605) | 60.2%(7,179) | R+21.6 | D+77.1 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 98.7%(8,552) | R+98.7 | R+60.5 |
| 2008 | 30.8%(5,806) | 69.0%(12,997) | R+38.2 | R+12.4 |
| 2002 | 36.3%(5,288) | 62.1%(9,048) | R+25.8 | R+14.5 |
| 1996 | 43.3%(6,285) | 54.6%(7,927) | R+11.3 | R+39.5 |
| 1990 | 64.1%(8,359) | 35.9%(4,684) | D+28.2 | D+4.4 |
| 1984 | 61.5%(8,109) | 37.6%(4,965) | D+23.8 | R+68.4 |
| 1978 | 92.2%(6,046) | 0.0%(0) | D+92.2 | D+58.8 |
| 1972 | 65.4%(7,465) | 32.0%(3,654) | D+33.4 | D+1.7 |
| 1966 | 65.0%(5,881) | 33.4%(3,018) | D+31.7 | R+26.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31.9%(5,015) | 68.0%(10,703) | R+36.1 | R+3.3 |
| 2014 | 33.5%(4,041) | 66.4%(8,002) | R+32.9 | R+18.3 |
| 2010 | 42.7%(6,733) | 57.2%(9,023) | R+14.5 | D+8.3 |
| 2006 | 38.5%(5,069) | 61.3%(8,078) | R+22.8 | R+13.5 |
| 2002 | 44.5%(6,558) | 53.8%(7,929) | R+9.3 | R+20.8 |
| 1998 | 55.7%(7,886) | 44.2%(6,256) | D+11.5 | D+25.7 |
| 1994 | 42.7%(5,283) | 56.9%(7,038) | R+14.2 | R+5.3 |
| 1990 | 45.6%(6,227) | 54.4%(7,440) | R+8.9 | D+17.1 |
| 1986 | 37.0%(4,438) | 63.0%(7,543) | R+25.9 | R+47.5 |
| 1982 | 59.3%(7,414) | 37.7%(4,721) | D+21.5 | R+53.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab