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Alabama's 6th Congressional District

Alabama · AL-06

Alabama's 6th Congressional District is one of 7 U.S. House districts in Alabama, represented in Congress by Gary Palmer (Republican). It is home to roughly 719,731 people, with a median age of 39.2. The population is about 72% White. The median household income is $82,005, and 38% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Republican (R+39).

Representative

Gary Palmer Republican

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

Geography

Map of Alabama

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4,288 mi²
Land area
168/mi²
Pop. density
0.21
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, AL-06 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+39
2024 margin
30% / 69%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+38
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

72% White18% Black6% Hispanic2% Asian2% Other
719,731
Population
39.2
Median age
23.3%
Under 18
16.4%
Age 65+
4.4%
Foreign-born
7%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$82,005
Median household income
$256,699
Median home value
$1,245
Median rent
38%
Bachelor's or higher
75.8%
Homeownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
29.5 min
Mean commute
7%
Uninsured

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

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