HarrisDemocratic12.0%645TrumpRepublican86.9%4,654OtherAll other candidates1.0%56
R+74.9- Lead
- 4,009
- Total
- 5,355
- vs nation
- R+73.4
- Turnout
- —
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Southside, AL
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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
BidenDemocratic12.5%666TrumpRepublican86.3%4,589OtherAll other candidates1.2%63
R+73.8- Lead
- 3,923
- Total
- 5,318
- vs nation
- R+78.2
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic11.5%546TrumpRepublican84.9%4,042OtherAll other candidates3.7%174
R+73.4- Lead
- 3,496
- Total
- 4,762
- vs nation
- R+75.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic14.4%681RomneyRepublican84.2%3,967OtherAll other candidates1.4%66
R+69.7- Lead
- 3,286
- Total
- 4,714
- vs nation
- R+73.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic15.6%676McCainRepublican83.0%3,598OtherAll other candidates1.4%60
R+67.4- Lead
- 2,922
- Total
- 4,334
- vs nation
- R+74.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic19.3%762BushRepublican80.4%3,176OtherAll other candidates0.3%10
R+61.1- Lead
- 2,414
- Total
- 3,948
- vs nation
- R+58.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+74.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 9,4832024 5-year
- Median household income
- $76,4872024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 89.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 4.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+74.9 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Rainbow City, AL · twin score 99.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −61.1% |
| 2008 | −67.4% |
| 2012 | −69.7% |
| 2016 | −73.4% |
| 2020 | −73.8% |
| 2024 | −74.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 12.0%Harris645 | 86.9%Trump4,654 | 1.0% | R+74.9 | R+1.1 | R+73.4 | 5,355 | |
| R | 12.5%Biden666 | 86.3%Trump4,589 | 1.2% | R+73.8 | R+0.4 | R+78.2 | 5,318 | |
| R | 11.5%Clinton546 | 84.9%Trump4,042 | 3.7% | R+73.4 | R+3.7 | R+75.5 | 4,762 | |
| R | 14.4%Obama681 | 84.2%Romney3,967 | 1.4% | R+69.7 | R+2.3 | R+73.6 | 4,714 | |
| R | 15.6%Obama676 | 83.0%McCain3,598 | 1.4% | R+67.4 | — | R+74.7 | 4,334 | |
| R | 19.3%Kerry762 | 80.4%Bush3,176 | 0.3% | R+61.1 | — | R+58.7 | 3,948 |
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 | R | 0.0%0 | 100.0%4,792 | 4,792 |
| 2020 | R | 9.6%453 | 90.4%4,283 | 4,736 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 12.9%614 | 87.1%4,152 | 4,766 |
Southside sits in the Black Belt and Gulf South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 74.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 74.9 points.
A population of 9,483, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,487 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Rainbow City and Glencoe.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Rainbow City
Alabama
99.2twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Glencoe
Alabama
98.9twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Pell City
Alabama
98.5twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ American ancestry
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 Southside, Alabama vote in 2024?
In 2024, Southside, Alabama voted Republican by 74.9 points (R+74.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,355 votes cast, 645 went Democratic and 4,654 went Republican.
How many people live in Southside, Alabama?
Southside, Alabama has a population of 9,483 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Southside, Alabama?
Median household income in Southside, Alabama is $76,487 — below the national median of $80,734. The Alabama state median is $63,999.
What is the political history of Southside, Alabama?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Southside, Alabama from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.