Covington County, AL
AL · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
Covington County, AL (Alabama) voted R+72.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 14,677 votes (85.86%) to 2,314 (13.54%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Covington County is classified as a deep Republican county. Covington County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 37,628.
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 | 13.5%(2,314) | 85.9%(14,677) | R+72.3 | R+4.2 |
| 2020 | 15.6%(2,721) | 83.7%(14,586) | R+68.1 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 15.1%(2,387) | 83.8%(13,267) | R+68.7 | R+10.4 |
| 2012 | 20.5%(3,158) | 78.8%(12,153) | R+58.3 | R+0.0 |
| 2008 | 20.5%(3,240) | 78.8%(12,444) | R+58.3 | R+5.7 |
| 2004 | 23.4%(3,423) | 76.0%(11,119) | R+52.6 | R+19.4 |
| 2000 | 32.6%(4,440) | 65.8%(8,961) | R+33.2 | R+20.7 |
| 1996 | 38.1%(4,543) | 50.7%(6,035) | R+12.5 | D+0.6 |
| 1992 | 35.8%(5,004) | 49.0%(6,840) | R+13.2 | D+22.3 |
| 1988 | 31.9%(3,845) | 67.3%(8,130) | R+35.5 | D+8.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Covington County, AL • 1876–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23.3%(2,107) | 75.7%(6,835) | R+52.4 | D+46.9 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 99.3%(6,496) | R+99.3 | R+38.1 |
| 2008 | 19.3%(2,979) | 80.5%(12,413) | R+61.2 | R+18.4 |
| 2002 | 27.7%(3,149) | 70.5%(8,011) | R+42.8 | R+27.5 |
| 1996 | 40.8%(4,649) | 56.2%(6,392) | R+15.3 | R+40.6 |
| 1990 | 62.7%(7,077) | 37.3%(4,216) | D+25.3 | D+4.1 |
| 1984 | 60.1%(7,543) | 38.9%(4,880) | D+21.2 | R+46.7 |
| 1978 | 67.9%(4,829) | 0.0%(0) | D+67.9 | D+40.0 |
| 1972 | 63.7%(7,302) | 35.8%(4,103) | D+27.9 | D+17.8 |
| 1966 | 53.9%(5,878) | 43.8%(4,771) | D+10.2 | R+55.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10.5%(1,193) | 85.9%(9,735) | R+75.4 | R+11.6 |
| 2018 | 18.0%(2,168) | 81.8%(9,852) | R+63.8 | R+8.7 |
| 2014 | 22.4%(1,777) | 77.5%(6,155) | R+55.2 | R+26.4 |
| 2010 | 35.5%(4,328) | 64.2%(7,832) | R+28.7 | R+0.9 |
| 2006 | 35.9%(4,055) | 63.7%(7,196) | R+27.8 | R+15.3 |
| 2002 | 43.0%(4,931) | 55.5%(6,362) | R+12.5 | R+4.9 |
| 1998 | 46.2%(5,266) | 53.8%(6,125) | R+7.5 | D+11.8 |
| 1994 | 40.3%(4,124) | 59.7%(6,097) | R+19.3 | R+3.3 |
| 1990 | 42.0%(5,081) | 58.0%(7,010) | R+16.0 | D+9.4 |
| 1986 | 37.3%(4,421) | 62.7%(7,417) | R+25.3 | R+51.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab