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Alabama District 6

Congressional District in AL • 4 Counties

Alabama's 6th congressional district is represented by Gary Palmer, a Republican U.S. representative. Palmer won the 2024 general election with 70.3% of the vote. The district has 721,709 residents, a median household income of $84,306 and a median age of 39.3, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Gary Palmer

Representative for Alabama District 6
Republican11 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

721,709

Total Population

$84,306

Median Household Income

39.3

Median Age

23.8%

College Educated

9.8%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

72.7% Whi
18.1% Bla
5.8% His
1.7% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 39.3 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $84,306 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Gary Palmer Republican70.3%
Elizabeth Anderson Democratic29.6%

Gary Palmer won by 40.8%

346,625 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Gary Palmer

Major Counties

Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and 1 more

Major Cities

Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Alabama District 6?
Gary Palmer (Republican) currently represents Alabama District 6 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Alabama District 6?
Alabama District 6 includes 4 counties: Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount.
What are the major cities in Alabama District 6?
The major cities in this district include Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills.
What is the population of Alabama District 6?
Alabama District 6 has a population of approximately 721,709 residents.