Alexander City, AL
Safe Republican — shifted 6.1pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 41K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 67.8% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(7) | 2.9% |
▶Black / African American(4) | 23.4% |
▶Asian(3) | 0.6% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.0% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 53.7% | 72.8% |
| Mainline Protestant | 9.4% | 12.7% |
| Black Protestant | 6.6% | 8.9% |
| Catholic | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.0% | 2.7% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Non-religious | 26.2% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+49.5 |
| 2020 | Trump+43.4 |
| 2016 | Trump+41.7 |
| 2012 | Romney+32.2 |
| 2008 | McCain+36.5 |
| 2004 | Bush+38.7 |
| 2000 | Bush+22.3 |
| 1996 | Dole+10.5 |
| 1992 | Bush+15.8 |
Alexander City, AL is a metro area that has a population of 40,938. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+49.5. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.8% | 74.3% | R+49.5 | R+6.1 |
| 2020 | 27.9% | 71.3% | R+43.4 | R+1.6 |
| 2016 | 28.5% | 70.3% | R+41.7 | R+9.5 |
| 2012 | 33.5% | 65.8% | R+32.2 | D+4.3 |
| 2008 | 31.4% | 67.9% | R+36.5 | D+2.1 |
| 2004 | 30.4% | 69.0% | R+38.7 | R+16.4 |
| 2000 | 38.0% | 60.3% | R+22.3 | R+11.8 |
| 1996 | 41.0% | 51.5% | R+10.5 | D+5.3 |
| 1992 | 36.9% | 52.7% | R+15.8 | D+13.6 |
| 1988 | 34.6% | 63.9% | R+29.4 | D+4.2 |
| 1984 | 32.6% | 66.2% | R+33.6 | R+43.1 |
| 1980 | 53.4% | 43.8% | D+9.6 | R+8.5 |
| 1976 | 57.8% | 39.8% | D+18.1 | D+77.3 |
| 1972 | 19.5% | 78.7% | R+59.2 | R+126.3 |
| 1968 | 76.9% | 9.8% | D+67.1 | D+119.4 |
| 1964 | 23.9% | 76.1% | R+52.3 | R+95.7 |
| 1960 | 71.4% | 28.1% | D+43.4 | R+1.9 |
| 1956 | 72.0% | 26.7% | D+45.3 | R+16.6 |
| 1952 | 80.9% | 19.0% | D+61.9 | D+16.9 |
| 1948 | 48.3% | 3.3% | D+45.0 | — |
What defines Alexander City, AL?
Alexander City, AL has been trending Republican — 17pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class electorate (20% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Alexander City, AL
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa | 41K | R+49.5 | 4,975 | 14,884 | 20,023 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 49.5% margin
- Shifted 17.3 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Alexander City, AL | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 67.8% | 57.4% |
▶Black / African American(4) | 23.4% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.0% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(7) | 2.9% | 19.3% |
▶Asian(3) | 0.6% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -74.5pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.7% | 72.8% | — | — | |
| 9.4% | 12.7% | — | — | |
| 6.6% | 8.9% | — | — | |
| 2.1% | 2.8% | — | — | |
| 2.0% | 2.7% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.2% | 1.7% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 26.2% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Alexander City, AL metro area? 40,938 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 13pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
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.
Turnout in Alexander City, AL
How competitive is Alexander City, AL?
Do voters in Alexander City, AL split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+55.3 | R+56.7 | 1.3pp |