Fayette County, AL
AL · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
Fayette County, AL (Alabama) voted R+71.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 7,158 votes (85.53%) to 1,142 (13.65%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Fayette County is classified as a deep Republican county. Fayette County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 16,053.
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 | 13.7%(1,142) | 85.5%(7,158) | R+71.9 | R+4.5 |
| 2020 | 15.9%(1,395) | 83.3%(7,300) | R+67.4 | R+2.0 |
| 2016 | 16.6%(1,362) | 82.0%(6,712) | R+65.4 | R+12.1 |
| 2012 | 22.9%(1,817) | 76.2%(6,054) | R+53.3 | R+4.4 |
| 2008 | 25.1%(1,994) | 73.9%(5,883) | R+48.9 | R+9.8 |
| 2004 | 30.1%(2,408) | 69.2%(5,534) | R+39.1 | R+19.6 |
| 2000 | 39.2%(3,064) | 58.7%(4,582) | R+19.4 | R+22.1 |
| 1996 | 46.9%(3,381) | 44.3%(3,191) | D+2.6 | R+0.0 |
| 1992 | 45.2%(3,830) | 42.5%(3,604) | D+2.7 | D+17.9 |
| 1988 | 42.2%(3,186) | 57.4%(4,338) | R+15.2 | D+14.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Fayette County, AL • 1876–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 24.4%(1,143) | 74.5%(3,491) | R+50.1 | D+49.0 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 99.1%(5,166) | R+99.1 | R+52.8 |
| 2008 | 26.8%(2,090) | 73.2%(5,700) | R+46.3 | R+34.0 |
| 2002 | 42.7%(3,104) | 55.0%(3,998) | R+12.3 | R+18.4 |
| 1996 | 52.1%(3,720) | 46.0%(3,287) | D+6.1 | R+29.4 |
| 1990 | 67.7%(4,868) | 32.2%(2,316) | D+35.5 | D+14.9 |
| 1984 | 60.2%(4,257) | 39.5%(2,797) | D+20.6 | R+52.7 |
| 1978 | 73.3%(2,687) | 0.0%(0) | D+73.3 | D+38.5 |
| 1972 | 67.2%(3,601) | 32.4%(1,735) | D+34.8 | R+2.8 |
| 1966 | 68.7%(2,622) | 31.1%(1,187) | D+37.6 | D+0.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.3%(628) | 85.0%(4,708) | R+73.7 | R+27.9 |
| 2018 | 27.0%(2,025) | 72.8%(5,455) | R+45.8 | R+3.6 |
| 2014 | 28.8%(1,966) | 71.1%(4,849) | R+42.2 | R+4.3 |
| 2010 | 30.9%(1,885) | 68.8%(4,200) | R+37.9 | R+32.7 |
| 2006 | 46.6%(2,812) | 51.8%(3,127) | R+5.2 | R+11.9 |
| 2002 | 52.3%(3,858) | 45.6%(3,368) | D+6.6 | R+6.7 |
| 1998 | 56.5%(4,192) | 43.2%(3,206) | D+13.3 | R+2.0 |
| 1994 | 57.4%(3,274) | 42.1%(2,400) | D+15.3 | R+12.4 |
| 1990 | 63.8%(4,686) | 36.1%(2,648) | D+27.8 | D+51.8 |
| 1986 | 38.0%(2,441) | 62.0%(3,984) | R+24.0 | R+65.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab