Barbour, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Barbour, Alabama has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 16.1 pts more Dem. than Alabama overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 5,188 | 49.9% | 0.9 pts (92 votes) | 10,395 | — | 16.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,899 | 54.7% | 9.9 pts (1,067 votes) | 10,777 | -10.8 pts | 15.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,866 | 50.4% | 1.5 pts (169 votes) | 11,630 | +8.5 pts | 20.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,912 | 51.4% | 3.1 pts (362 votes) | 11,509 | +4.6 pts | 25.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,454 | 52.1% | 5.6 pts (583 votes) | 10,469 | -8.8 pts | 23.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,622 | 53.5% | 7.7 pts (806 votes) | 10,518 | -2.1 pts | 18.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,606 | 56.9% | 14.7 pts (1,448 votes) | 9,855 | -7.1 pts | 16.1 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29,015 | 35.8% of population |
| 2004 | 28,287 | 38.1% of population |
| 2008 | 27,808 | 41.8% of population |
| 2012 | 27,169 | 42.4% of population |
| 2016 | 25,806 | 40.6% of population |
| 2020 | 24,975 | 42.1% of population |
| 2024 | 24,358 | 40.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Barbour shifted 15.7 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Barbour has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Barbour voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Barbour has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Barbour?
Barbour's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.9 points (92 votes) out of 10,395 total votes cast.
Has Barbour ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Barbour changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2012, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Barbour?
The widest margin on record for Barbour was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 14.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Barbour relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,855 votes were recorded in Barbour against a total population of 24,358 (40.5% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Barbour a presidential bellwether county?
Barbour has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).