Catawba County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+37.9
2024 Margin
R+0.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1948
Voting Streak
Classification
161K
Population
Catawba County, North Carolina voted R+37.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 59,577 votes (68.39%). This represented a R+0.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1948.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.0
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+37.9
2020→2024 SwingR+0.9%
Voting StreakR since 1948
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population160,610
Median Age
41.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$62,070(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
72.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
11.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
8.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
4.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
72.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
8.5%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.5%(26,569) | 68.4%(59,577) | R+37.9 | -0.9 |
| 2020 | 30.8%(25,689) | 67.8%(56,588) | R+37.0 | +0.4 |
| 2016 | 29.3%(21,216) | 66.8%(48,324) | R+37.5 | -8.1 |
| 2012 | 34.6%(24,069) | 64.0%(44,538) | R+29.4 | -4.4 |
| 2008 | 36.9%(25,656) | 61.9%(42,993) | R+25.0 | +10.4 |
| 2004 | 32.1%(18,858) | 67.5%(39,602) | R+35.4 | +0.0 |
| 2000 | 31.9%(16,246) | 67.4%(34,244) | R+35.4 | -11.0 |
| 1996 | 33.7%(15,601) | 58.0%(26,898) | R+24.4 | -5.9 |
| 1992 | 33.1%(16,334) | 51.5%(25,466) | R+18.5 | +19.6 |
| 1988 | 30.9%(12,922) | 69.0%(28,872) | R+38.1 | +7.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.9%(16,076) | 68.8%(38,252) | R+39.9 | -4.7 |
| 2020 | 30.0%(24,845) | 65.2%(54,004) | R+35.2 | +1.9 |
| 2016 | 29.0%(20,744) | 66.1%(47,232) | R+37.1 | -7.3 |
| 2014 | 32.4%(14,295) | 62.3%(27,445) | R+29.8 | +6.5 |
| 2010 | 30.6%(12,651) | 66.9%(27,706) | R+36.4 | -21.1 |
| 2008 | 40.3%(27,927) | 55.6%(38,473) | R+15.2 | +12.5 |
| 2004 | 35.4%(20,153) | 63.1%(35,946) | R+27.7 | +2.3 |
| 2002 | 34.0%(13,436) | 64.0%(25,318) | R+30.1 | -11.0 |
| 1998 | 39.1%(13,138) | 58.1%(19,517) | R+19.0 | +7.1 |
| 1996 | 36.1%(16,894) | 62.2%(29,115) | R+26.1 | +0.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.0%(32,574) | 56.9%(48,704) | R+18.8 | +11.8 |
| 2020 | 34.0%(28,267) | 64.6%(53,802) | R+30.7 | +0.6 |
| 2016 | 33.1%(23,766) | 64.4%(46,269) | R+31.3 | +14.0 |
| 2012 | 26.5%(18,352) | 71.8%(49,725) | R+45.3 | -13.7 |
| 2008 | 33.1%(22,987) | 64.7%(44,933) | R+31.6 | -22.9 |
| 2004 | 44.9%(25,656) | 53.6%(30,643) | R+8.7 | +11.8 |
| 2000 | 38.8%(20,001) | 59.4%(30,595) | R+20.6 | -7.5 |
| 1996 | 42.9%(20,517) | 55.9%(26,775) | R+13.1 | -2.2 |
| 1992 | 42.1%(20,760) | 52.9%(26,121) | R+10.9 | +22.4 |
| 1988 | 33.4%(14,043) | 66.6%(28,042) | R+33.3 | -2.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(41.1%) | Bernie Sanders(24.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.2%) | Bernie Sanders(44.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(44.2%) | Ted Cruz(39.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.3%) | Barack Obama(42.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee