County record · fips 01117 · Alabama
ShelbyAL
Republican ×14 since 1972all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Alabama and national vote
2024 result
R+41.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1868
D+2.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -130.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | +115.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +80.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -79.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -75.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
230,211
College (BA+)
47%
Median income
$97,961
2024 dollars
Non-white
27%
Rural
24%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bibb, AL · Chilton, AL · Coosa, AL · Jefferson, AL · St. Clair, AL · Talladega, AL