Caldwell County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+52.5
2024 Margin
R+1.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
81K
Population
Caldwell County, North Carolina voted R+52.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 33,009 votes (75.81%). This represented a R+1.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.7
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+52.5
2020→2024 SwingR+1.4%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population80,652
Median Age
45.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$52,362(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
74.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.3%(10,146) | 75.8%(33,009) | R+52.5 | -1.4 |
| 2020 | 23.9%(10,245) | 75.0%(32,119) | R+51.1 | -1.0 |
| 2016 | 23.2%(8,425) | 73.3%(26,621) | R+50.1 | -14.6 |
| 2012 | 31.4%(10,898) | 66.9%(23,229) | R+35.5 | -5.8 |
| 2008 | 34.4%(12,081) | 64.1%(22,526) | R+29.7 | +6.0 |
| 2004 | 31.9%(9,999) | 67.6%(21,186) | R+35.7 | -2.2 |
| 2000 | 32.9%(8,588) | 66.4%(17,337) | R+33.5 | -13.4 |
| 1996 | 35.1%(8,050) | 55.2%(12,653) | R+20.1 | -6.3 |
| 1992 | 35.3%(9,033) | 49.0%(12,543) | R+13.7 | +18.0 |
| 1988 | 34.1%(7,862) | 65.8%(15,176) | R+31.7 | +8.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.9%(6,404) | 74.9%(20,900) | R+51.9 | -5.5 |
| 2020 | 24.3%(10,288) | 70.8%(29,971) | R+46.5 | +0.8 |
| 2016 | 23.8%(8,538) | 71.1%(25,532) | R+47.3 | -13.8 |
| 2014 | 29.8%(6,258) | 63.3%(13,309) | R+33.5 | +0.4 |
| 2010 | 31.4%(6,908) | 65.4%(14,382) | R+34.0 | -20.8 |
| 2008 | 40.7%(14,310) | 53.9%(18,925) | R+13.1 | +14.2 |
| 2004 | 35.4%(11,079) | 62.7%(19,612) | R+27.3 | -6.1 |
| 2002 | 38.1%(8,511) | 59.3%(13,245) | R+21.2 | -10.9 |
| 1998 | 43.6%(7,190) | 54.0%(8,897) | R+10.4 | +17.1 |
| 1996 | 35.4%(8,409) | 62.9%(14,918) | R+27.4 | -5.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.3%(12,932) | 64.5%(27,563) | R+34.2 | +8.7 |
| 2020 | 27.9%(11,926) | 70.8%(30,234) | R+42.9 | -1.1 |
| 2016 | 27.8%(10,055) | 69.6%(25,173) | R+41.8 | +7.9 |
| 2012 | 24.1%(8,402) | 73.8%(25,771) | R+49.8 | -21.6 |
| 2008 | 34.6%(12,187) | 62.7%(22,096) | R+28.1 | -19.6 |
| 2004 | 44.9%(14,061) | 53.4%(16,724) | R+8.5 | +6.5 |
| 2000 | 41.2%(10,963) | 56.2%(14,958) | R+15.0 | -9.4 |
| 1996 | 46.7%(11,140) | 52.2%(12,469) | R+5.6 | +1.1 |
| 1992 | 44.3%(11,593) | 50.9%(13,333) | R+6.7 | +15.3 |
| 1988 | 39.0%(8,995) | 61.0%(14,047) | R+21.9 | -0.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(41.7%) | Bernie Sanders(23.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(47.0%) | Bernie Sanders(45.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(45.8%) | Ted Cruz(37.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(68.0%) | Barack Obama(28.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee