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Alabama's 5th Congressional District

Alabama · AL-05

Alabama's 5th Congressional District is one of 7 U.S. House districts in Alabama, represented in Congress by Dale Strong (Republican). It is home to roughly 732,576 people, with a median age of 39.6. The population is about 69% White. The median household income is $74,981, and 36% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+29).

Representative

Dale Strong Republican

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of Alabama

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4,067 mi²
Land area
180/mi²
Pop. density
0.44
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, AL-05 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+29
2024 margin
35% / 64%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+27
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

69% White18% Black7% Hispanic2% Asian4% Other
732,576
Population
39.6
Median age
22%
Under 18
16.5%
Age 65+
4.9%
Foreign-born
9.6%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$74,981
Median household income
$234,602
Median home value
$998
Median rent
36%
Bachelor's or higher
71.9%
Homeownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
26 min
Mean commute
8.6%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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