HarrisDemocratic85.6%6,265TrumpRepublican13.3%975OtherAll other candidates1.1%80
D+72.3- Lead
- 5,290
- Total
- 7,320
- vs nation
- D+73.7
- Turnout
- —
Akashiccity
Prichard, AL
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic89.2%8,011TrumpRepublican10.0%900OtherAll other candidates0.8%70
D+79.2- Lead
- 7,111
- Total
- 8,981
- vs nation
- D+74.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic90.0%8,398TrumpRepublican8.6%806OtherAll other candidates1.4%132
D+81.3- Lead
- 7,592
- Total
- 9,336
- vs nation
- D+79.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic92.1%9,750RomneyRepublican7.2%767OtherAll other candidates0.7%73
D+84.8- Lead
- 8,983
- Total
- 10,590
- vs nation
- D+81.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic92.1%10,933McCainRepublican7.3%866OtherAll other candidates0.6%67
D+84.8- Lead
- 10,067
- Total
- 11,866
- vs nation
- D+77.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic90.7%8,440BushRepublican8.9%826OtherAll other candidates0.5%44
D+81.8- Lead
- 7,614
- Total
- 9,310
- vs nation
- D+84.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+72.3MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 18,9612024 5-year
- Median household income
- $36,5882024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 9.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 88.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+84.8 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Inkster, MI · twin score 99.0
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +81.8% |
| 2008 | +84.8% |
| 2012 | +84.8% |
| 2016 | +81.3% |
| 2020 | +79.2% |
| 2024 | +72.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 85.6%Harris6,265 | 13.3%Trump975 | 1.1% | D+72.3 | R+6.9 | D+73.7 | 7,320 | |
| D | 89.2%Biden8,011 | 10.0%Trump900 | 0.8% | D+79.2 | R+2.1 | D+74.7 | 8,981 | |
| D | 90.0%Clinton8,398 | 8.6%Trump806 | 1.4% | D+81.3 | R+3.5 | D+79.2 | 9,336 | |
| D | 92.1%Obama9,750 | 7.2%Romney767 | 0.7% | D+84.8 | ±0.0 | D+81.0 | 10,590 | |
| D | 92.1%Obama10,933 | 7.3%McCain866 | 0.6% | D+84.8 | — | D+77.6 | 11,866 | |
| D | 90.7%Kerry8,440 | 8.9%Bush826 | 0.5% | D+81.8 | — | D+84.2 | 9,310 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 87.6%6,448 | 12.4%909 | 7,357 |
| 2020 | D | 88.3%6,182 | 11.7%819 | 7,001 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 89.5%6,322 | 10.5%741 | 7,063 |
Prichard, a majority-Black city just north of Mobile, has faced decades of fiscal strain severe enough that its pension fund collapsed in 2009—making it a consistent case study in municipal finance failure and disinvestment in the Deep South.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 84.8 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 72.3 points.
A population of 18,961, a 9% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $36,588 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Inkster and Highland Park.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Inkster
Michigan
99.0twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Highland Park
Michigan
98.9twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
East St. Louis
Illinois
98.8twin score
2008–2020 trajectory
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Prichard, Alabama vote in 2024?
In 2024, Prichard, Alabama voted Democratic by 72.3 points (D+72.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 7,320 votes cast, 6,265 went Democratic and 975 went Republican.
How many people live in Prichard, Alabama?
Prichard, Alabama has a population of 18,961 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Prichard, Alabama?
Median household income in Prichard, Alabama is $36,588 — below the national median of $80,734. The Alabama state median is $63,999.
What is the political history of Prichard, Alabama?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Prichard, Alabama from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.