DeKalb County, AL
AL · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
DeKalb County, AL (Alabama) voted R+73.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 25,633 votes (86.42%) to 3,758 (12.67%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. DeKalb County is classified as a deep Republican county. DeKalb County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 72,269.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.7%(3,758) | 86.4%(25,633) | R+73.8 | R+4.0 |
| 2020 | 14.6%(4,281) | 84.4%(24,767) | R+69.8 | R+0.0 |
| 2016 | 14.2%(3,622) | 84.0%(21,405) | R+69.8 | R+14.9 |
| 2012 | 21.9%(5,239) | 76.8%(18,331) | R+54.9 | R+3.6 |
| 2008 | 23.6%(5,658) | 74.8%(17,957) | R+51.2 | R+10.6 |
| 2004 | 29.3%(7,092) | 69.9%(16,904) | R+40.6 | R+12.1 |
| 2000 | 34.8%(7,056) | 63.2%(12,827) | R+28.4 | R+10.4 |
| 1996 | 36.1%(6,544) | 54.1%(9,823) | R+18.1 | R+7.5 |
| 1992 | 38.2%(8,245) | 48.7%(10,519) | R+10.5 | D+11.4 |
| 1988 | 38.7%(7,333) | 60.6%(11,478) | R+21.9 | D+3.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
DeKalb County, AL • 1876–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25.6%(3,559) | 72.7%(10,097) | R+47.1 | D+52.0 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 99.1%(12,445) | R+99.1 | R+46.8 |
| 2008 | 23.8%(5,565) | 76.1%(17,777) | R+52.3 | R+23.5 |
| 2002 | 34.8%(6,023) | 63.5%(11,006) | R+28.8 | R+14.4 |
| 1996 | 41.8%(7,054) | 56.1%(9,468) | R+14.3 | R+37.9 |
| 1990 | 61.8%(10,261) | 38.2%(6,338) | D+23.6 | D+6.8 |
| 1984 | 58.3%(11,040) | 41.5%(7,856) | D+16.8 | R+48.6 |
| 1978 | 65.4%(8,143) | 0.0%(0) | D+65.4 | D+60.6 |
| 1972 | 52.2%(7,309) | 47.4%(6,632) | D+4.8 | R+3.2 |
| 1966 | 54.0%(7,836) | 46.0%(6,670) | D+8.0 | R+5.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.5%(1,471) | 88.4%(15,227) | R+79.9 | R+18.3 |
| 2018 | 19.0%(4,087) | 80.6%(17,316) | R+61.6 | R+6.9 |
| 2014 | 22.6%(3,682) | 77.3%(12,593) | R+54.7 | R+44.1 |
| 2010 | 44.7%(9,125) | 55.3%(11,289) | R+10.6 | D+10.1 |
| 2006 | 38.9%(6,878) | 59.6%(10,532) | R+20.7 | R+15.5 |
| 2002 | 46.5%(8,547) | 51.7%(9,502) | R+5.2 | R+11.2 |
| 1998 | 53.0%(9,198) | 47.0%(8,156) | D+6.0 | R+3.8 |
| 1994 | 54.8%(7,952) | 45.0%(6,534) | D+9.8 | D+16.2 |
| 1990 | 46.8%(8,017) | 53.2%(9,110) | R+6.4 | D+3.7 |
| 1986 | 44.9%(7,602) | 55.1%(9,314) | R+10.1 | R+37.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab