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County record · fips 01127 · Alabama

WalkerAL

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Alabama and national vote
2024 result
R+72.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1868
D+1.2
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
1972-128.7 ptsRepublicans
1896-101.2 ptsRepublicans
1976+96.8 ptsDemocrats
1892+96.0 ptsDemocrats
1968+86.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
64,841
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$56,509
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
80%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Blount, AL · Cullman, AL · Fayette, AL · Jefferson, AL · Marion, AL · Tuscaloosa, AL · Winston, AL