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County record · fips 01069 · Alabama

HoustonAL

Republican ×14 since 1972reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections

The Long Record

31 elections against the Alabama and national vote
2024 result
R+48.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
15/31
48% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+2.0
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
1968+163.3 ptsDemocrats
1972-156.0 ptsRepublicans
1932+84.5 ptsDemocrats
1964-73.8 ptsRepublicans
1928-67.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
108,140
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$58,626
2024 dollars
Non-white
37%
Rural
34%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Dale, AL · Geneva, AL · Henry, AL · Jackson, FL · Early, GA · Seminole, GA