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County record · fips 01009 · Alabama

BlountAL

Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Alabama and national vote
2024 result
R+81.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
24–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
1920
D+1.0
this countyAlabamanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1972-113.9 ptsRepublicans
1896-110.4 ptsRepublicans
1976+83.0 ptsDemocrats
1968+82.5 ptsDemocrats
1932+62.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
59,518
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$64,190
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
90%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Cullman, AL · Etowah, AL · Jefferson, AL · Marshall, AL · St. Clair, AL · Walker, AL