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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +163.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -156.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +84.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | -73.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | -67.8 pts | Republicans |
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