Ozark, Alabama
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −35.1% |
| 2008 | −28.0% |
| 2012 | −26.1% |
| 2016 | −31.8% |
| 2020 | −26.9% |
| 2024 | −33.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 32.8%Harris1,841 | 66.1%Trump3,713 | 1.1% | R+33.3 | R+6.4 | R+31.9 | 5,615 | |
| R | 35.8%Biden2,082 | 62.7%Trump3,646 | 1.4% | R+26.9 | D+4.8 | R+31.4 | 5,811 | |
| R | 32.6%Clinton1,900 | 64.4%Trump3,751 | 3.0% | R+31.8 | R+5.6 | R+33.9 | 5,828 | |
| R | 36.5%Obama2,216 | 62.6%Romney3,802 | 0.9% | R+26.1 | D+1.9 | R+30.0 | 6,071 | |
| R | 35.5%Obama2,215 | 63.5%McCain3,962 | 1.0% | R+28.0 | D+7.1 | R+35.3 | 6,237 | |
| R | 32.2%Kerry1,858 | 67.3%Bush3,881 | 0.5% | R+35.1 | — | R+32.6 | 5,769 |
Ozark's economy and demographics have long been shaped by nearby Fort Novosel — formerly Fort Rucker — the Army's primary helicopter flight training installation, giving this small Alabama city an unusually transient but militarily connected population.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 35.1 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 33.3 points.
A population of 14,327, a 57% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,944 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Vidalia and Dyersburg.
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Ozark, Alabama. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0157648/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.