Houston County, AL
AL · Presidential Elections 1904–2024
Houston County, AL (Alabama) voted R+47.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 32,469 votes (73.21%) to 11,352 (25.6%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Houston County is classified as a deep Republican county. Houston County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1972. The county has a population of approximately 108,140.
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 | 25.6%(11,352) | 73.2%(32,469) | R+47.6 | R+4.9 |
| 2020 | 28.0%(12,917) | 70.6%(32,618) | R+42.7 | D+4.9 |
| 2016 | 25.3%(10,664) | 72.9%(30,728) | R+47.6 | R+7.3 |
| 2012 | 29.5%(12,367) | 69.8%(29,270) | R+40.3 | D+0.5 |
| 2008 | 29.3%(12,225) | 70.1%(29,254) | R+40.8 | D+8.2 |
| 2004 | 25.3%(9,144) | 74.2%(26,874) | R+49.0 | R+9.2 |
| 2000 | 29.4%(9,412) | 69.1%(22,150) | R+39.7 | R+8.8 |
| 1996 | 31.3%(8,791) | 62.3%(17,476) | R+30.9 | R+2.4 |
| 1992 | 29.8%(8,857) | 58.3%(17,360) | R+28.6 | D+19.4 |
| 1988 | 25.9%(7,001) | 73.9%(19,989) | R+48.0 | D+4.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Houston County, AL • 1904–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 37.8%(9,198) | 61.0%(14,846) | R+23.2 | D+75.0 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 98.2%(18,212) | R+98.2 | R+53.1 |
| 2008 | 27.3%(11,192) | 72.5%(29,686) | R+45.2 | D+5.2 |
| 2002 | 24.2%(6,132) | 74.5%(18,898) | R+50.3 | R+25.0 |
| 1996 | 36.6%(10,143) | 61.9%(17,180) | R+25.4 | R+35.1 |
| 1990 | 54.9%(12,060) | 45.1%(9,920) | D+9.7 | R+2.2 |
| 1984 | 55.7%(14,518) | 43.7%(11,393) | D+12.0 | R+60.2 |
| 1978 | 72.2%(8,269) | 0.0%(0) | D+72.2 | D+77.0 |
| 1972 | 46.1%(7,349) | 50.9%(8,118) | R+4.8 | R+26.3 |
| 1966 | 60.2%(8,269) | 38.7%(5,312) | D+21.5 | R+18.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.3%(5,634) | 76.2%(21,139) | R+55.9 | R+12.3 |
| 2018 | 28.1%(9,062) | 71.7%(23,112) | R+43.6 | D+3.2 |
| 2014 | 26.5%(6,257) | 73.3%(17,302) | R+46.8 | R+42.8 |
| 2010 | 47.9%(15,724) | 51.9%(17,057) | R+4.1 | D+21.0 |
| 2006 | 37.2%(9,705) | 62.3%(16,253) | R+25.1 | D+3.0 |
| 2002 | 35.4%(9,018) | 63.5%(16,183) | R+28.1 | R+21.4 |
| 1998 | 46.6%(11,305) | 53.3%(12,931) | R+6.7 | D+21.9 |
| 1994 | 35.7%(7,730) | 64.3%(13,930) | R+28.6 | R+0.5 |
| 1990 | 35.9%(7,945) | 64.1%(14,177) | R+28.2 | R+1.5 |
| 1986 | 36.7%(8,759) | 63.3%(15,134) | R+26.7 | R+34.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab