Cherokee County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+57.2
2024 Margin
R+2.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
29K
Population
Cherokee County, North Carolina voted R+57.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 13,883 votes (77.89%). This represented a R+2.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.4
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.8/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+57.2
2020→2024 SwingR+2.1%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population28,774
Median Age
52.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$49,254(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
83.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.7%(3,686) | 77.9%(13,883) | R+57.2 | -2.1 |
| 2020 | 21.8%(3,583) | 76.9%(12,628) | R+55.1 | +1.2 |
| 2016 | 20.2%(2,860) | 76.5%(10,844) | R+56.3 | -10.4 |
| 2012 | 26.3%(3,378) | 72.1%(9,278) | R+45.9 | -7.3 |
| 2008 | 30.1%(3,785) | 68.7%(8,643) | R+38.6 | -3.9 |
| 2004 | 32.5%(3,635) | 67.1%(7,517) | R+34.7 | -3.0 |
| 2000 | 33.5%(3,239) | 65.2%(6,305) | R+31.7 | -22.1 |
| 1996 | 39.7%(3,129) | 49.3%(3,883) | R+9.6 | -5.7 |
| 1992 | 42.1%(3,686) | 45.9%(4,021) | R+3.8 | +24.0 |
| 1988 | 35.9%(2,567) | 63.8%(4,557) | R+27.9 | -0.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.1%(2,448) | 77.9%(9,493) | R+57.8 | -5.9 |
| 2020 | 22.0%(3,589) | 74.0%(12,048) | R+51.9 | -1.9 |
| 2016 | 23.2%(3,210) | 73.2%(10,116) | R+50.0 | -11.4 |
| 2014 | 28.6%(2,713) | 67.3%(6,374) | R+38.6 | -4.7 |
| 2010 | 31.0%(2,969) | 65.0%(6,219) | R+34.0 | -2.8 |
| 2008 | 33.3%(4,144) | 64.4%(8,020) | R+31.1 | -7.8 |
| 2004 | 37.6%(3,966) | 60.9%(6,426) | R+23.3 | -5.1 |
| 2002 | 40.2%(3,355) | 58.5%(4,878) | R+18.3 | -9.7 |
| 1998 | 43.9%(3,055) | 52.4%(3,648) | R+8.5 | +4.2 |
| 1996 | 43.1%(3,456) | 55.8%(4,475) | R+12.7 | -6.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.3%(4,089) | 73.3%(12,884) | R+50.0 | +2.5 |
| 2020 | 23.1%(3,772) | 75.5%(12,349) | R+52.5 | -9.2 |
| 2016 | 26.8%(3,712) | 70.1%(9,717) | R+43.3 | -7.1 |
| 2012 | 29.6%(3,683) | 65.8%(8,193) | R+36.2 | -21.8 |
| 2008 | 41.5%(5,092) | 55.9%(6,858) | R+14.4 | -3.9 |
| 2004 | 44.0%(4,807) | 54.5%(5,952) | R+10.5 | +4.4 |
| 2000 | 41.8%(4,050) | 56.6%(5,492) | R+14.9 | -14.6 |
| 1996 | 49.3%(3,922) | 49.6%(3,946) | R+0.3 | +0.9 |
| 1992 | 49.0%(4,306) | 50.2%(4,412) | R+1.2 | +17.3 |
| 1988 | 40.7%(3,104) | 59.3%(4,516) | R+18.5 | -0.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(43.3%) | Bernie Sanders(23.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(43.8%) | Hillary Clinton(43.7%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(50.6%) | Ted Cruz(32.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(73.1%) | Barack Obama(24.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee