Cabarrus County, North Carolina: Professional Migration
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+7.7
2024 Margin
D+1.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1952
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
226K
Population
Cabarrus County, North Carolina voted R+7.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 63,746 votes (53.03%). This represented a D+1.7% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
3.3
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+7.7
2020→2024 SwingD+1.7%
Voting StreakR since 1952
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population225,804
Median Age
37.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
51.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$83,828(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
58.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
12.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
18.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
4.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
72.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.3%(54,494) | 53.0%(63,746) | R+7.7 | +1.7 |
| 2020 | 44.5%(52,162) | 53.9%(63,237) | R+9.4 | +10.2 |
| 2016 | 38.1%(35,521) | 57.7%(53,819) | R+19.6 | +0.4 |
| 2012 | 39.3%(32,849) | 59.3%(49,557) | R+20.0 | -1.6 |
| 2008 | 40.5%(31,546) | 58.9%(45,924) | R+18.4 | +16.1 |
| 2004 | 32.6%(19,803) | 67.0%(40,780) | R+34.5 | -1.2 |
| 2000 | 33.0%(16,284) | 66.2%(32,704) | R+33.3 | -12.5 |
| 1996 | 35.0%(14,447) | 55.8%(23,035) | R+20.8 | -1.9 |
| 1992 | 32.9%(13,513) | 51.8%(21,281) | R+18.9 | +16.7 |
| 1988 | 32.1%(10,686) | 67.7%(22,524) | R+35.6 | +9.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.8%(32,372) | 54.8%(41,468) | R+12.0 | -1.4 |
| 2020 | 42.1%(48,886) | 52.7%(61,231) | R+10.6 | +10.4 |
| 2016 | 37.1%(34,266) | 58.2%(53,723) | R+21.1 | -3.1 |
| 2014 | 38.7%(20,070) | 56.7%(29,366) | R+17.9 | +13.1 |
| 2010 | 33.4%(15,922) | 64.4%(30,758) | R+31.1 | -23.9 |
| 2008 | 44.4%(34,441) | 51.6%(40,026) | R+7.2 | +18.0 |
| 2004 | 36.5%(22,206) | 61.7%(37,494) | R+25.2 | +4.4 |
| 2002 | 34.3%(13,657) | 63.9%(25,434) | R+29.6 | -22.6 |
| 1998 | 45.2%(14,017) | 52.2%(16,194) | R+7.0 | +16.7 |
| 1996 | 37.2%(15,701) | 60.9%(25,712) | R+23.7 | -2.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.3%(61,562) | 42.0%(49,500) | D+10.2 | +14.6 |
| 2020 | 47.0%(54,665) | 51.3%(59,682) | R+4.3 | +11.4 |
| 2016 | 40.8%(37,918) | 56.5%(52,530) | R+15.7 | +22.8 |
| 2012 | 29.8%(24,827) | 68.3%(56,888) | R+38.5 | -10.3 |
| 2008 | 34.8%(27,098) | 63.0%(49,093) | R+28.2 | -26.2 |
| 2004 | 48.2%(29,276) | 50.2%(30,518) | R+2.0 | +18.1 |
| 2000 | 39.0%(19,540) | 59.1%(29,641) | R+20.1 | -6.2 |
| 1996 | 42.4%(17,992) | 56.3%(23,913) | R+13.9 | -10.4 |
| 1992 | 45.4%(18,841) | 48.9%(20,305) | R+3.5 | +24.2 |
| 1988 | 36.1%(12,161) | 63.9%(21,485) | R+27.7 | +4.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(50.0%) | Bernie Sanders(25.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.4%) | Bernie Sanders(44.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(42.8%) | Ted Cruz(38.3%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(51.1%) | Hillary Clinton(46.9%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee