Brent, Alabama
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −3.8% |
| 2008 | −5.0% |
| 2012 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | −8.5% |
| 2020 | −12.9% |
| 2024 | −29.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.0%Harris399 | 64.1%Trump730 | 0.9% | R+29.1 | R+16.1 | R+27.6 | 1,139 | |
| R | 43.3%Biden535 | 56.2%Trump695 | 0.5% | R+12.9 | R+4.4 | R+17.4 | 1,236 | |
| R | 44.8%Clinton505 | 53.3%Trump601 | 2.0% | R+8.5 | R+10.0 | R+10.6 | 1,128 | |
| D | 50.3%Obama560 | 48.7%Romney543 | 1.0% | D+1.5 | D+6.5 | R+2.3 | 1,114 | |
| R | 47.0%Obama592 | 52.0%McCain655 | 1.0% | R+5.0 | R+1.2 | R+12.3 | 1,259 | |
| R | 48.0%Kerry526 | 51.9%Bush568 | 0.1% | R+3.8 | — | R+1.4 | 1,095 |
Brent sits in the Black Belt and Gulf South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 1.5 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 29.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 16.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.1 points.
A population of 4,010, a 44% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $22,660 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Brent, Alabama vote in 2024?
In 2024, Brent, Alabama voted Republican by 29.1 points (R+29.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,139 votes cast, 399 went Democratic and 730 went Republican.
When did Brent, Alabama last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Brent, Alabama voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Brent, Alabama?
Brent, Alabama has a population of 4,010 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Brent, Alabama?
Median household income in Brent, Alabama is $22,660 — below the national median of $80,734. The Alabama state median is $63,999.
What is the political history of Brent, Alabama?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Brent, Alabama from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.