Alcoa, Tennessee
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −15.8% |
| 2008 | −18.5% |
| 2012 | −22.7% |
| 2016 | −26.3% |
| 2020 | −20.5% |
| 2024 | −26.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.8%Harris1,827 | 62.6%Trump3,194 | 1.6% | R+26.8 | R+6.3 | R+25.3 | 5,101 | |
| R | 38.7%Biden1,892 | 59.2%Trump2,891 | 2.1% | R+20.5 | D+5.8 | R+24.9 | 4,884 | |
| R | 33.8%Clinton1,305 | 60.1%Trump2,320 | 6.1% | R+26.3 | R+3.6 | R+28.4 | 3,861 | |
| R | 37.8%Obama1,435 | 60.5%Romney2,298 | 1.7% | R+22.7 | R+4.3 | R+26.6 | 3,799 | |
| R | 39.8%Obama1,606 | 58.2%McCain2,351 | 2.0% | R+18.5 | R+2.7 | R+25.7 | 4,037 | |
| R | 41.2%Kerry1,594 | 57.0%Bush2,205 | 1.9% | R+15.8 | — | R+13.3 | 3,871 |
Alcoa City was carved out around aluminum industry operations and remains one of Tennessee's few municipally distinct industrial enclaves, giving it an unusually tight geographic footprint and a workforce-rooted civic identity that sets it apart from neighboring Maryville.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 26.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 26.8 points.
A population of 12,222, a 71% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,714 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Webb City and Jefferson City.
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Alcoa, Tennessee. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4700540/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.