Calera, Alabama
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −49.7% |
| 2008 | −39.3% |
| 2012 | −32.7% |
| 2016 | −33.8% |
| 2020 | −19.9% |
| 2024 | −16.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 40.9%Harris3,142 | 57.5%Trump4,419 | 1.6% | R+16.6 | D+3.3 | R+15.2 | 7,681 | |
| R | 39.0%Biden2,809 | 59.0%Trump4,244 | 2.0% | R+19.9 | D+13.9 | R+24.4 | 7,198 | |
| R | 30.9%Clinton1,930 | 64.7%Trump4,045 | 4.4% | R+33.8 | R+1.2 | R+35.9 | 6,252 | |
| R | 33.1%Obama1,134 | 65.8%Romney2,253 | 1.1% | R+32.7 | D+6.6 | R+36.5 | 3,425 | |
| R | 29.7%Obama1,518 | 68.9%McCain3,527 | 1.4% | R+39.3 | D+10.4 | R+46.5 | 5,117 | |
| R | 25.0%Kerry1,087 | 74.7%Bush3,249 | 0.3% | R+49.7 | — | R+47.2 | 4,351 |
Calera has roughly tripled in population since 2000, driven by residential expansion along the Birmingham–Montgomery interstate corridor. That rapid in-migration has gradually shifted its voter registration mix while keeping overall turnout patterns consistent with surrounding Shelby County.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 49.7 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.3 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.6 points.
A population of 17,714, a 57% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $87,194 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Brook Highland and Helena.
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Calera, Alabama. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0111416/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.