Forestdale CDP, Alabama
Safe Democratic — shifted 3.6pp toward Democrats in 2024 — 10K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 16.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 2.4% |
Black / African American | 78.9% |
Asian | 0.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.1% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+70.3 |
| 2020 | Biden+66.8 |
| 2016 | Clinton+60.5 |
| 2012 | Obama+57.9 |
| 2008 | Obama+48.4 |
Forestdale CDP, Alabama is a city that has a population of 10,409. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+70.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84.6% | 14.2% | D+70.3 | D+3.6 |
| 2020 | 82.9% | 16.1% | D+66.8 | D+6.3 |
| 2016 | 79.2% | 18.7% | D+60.5 | D+2.5 |
| 2012 | 79.0% | 21.0% | D+57.9 | D+9.6 |
| 2008 | 73.8% | 25.4% | D+48.4 | — |
What defines Forestdale CDP?
Forestdale CDP has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 12pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 70.3% margin
- Shifted 12.4 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Forestdale CDP | National |
|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 78.9% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 16.2% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 2.4% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.1% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Asian | 0.2% | 6.0% |
Who lives in Forestdale CDP? 10,409 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.