Macon County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+37.9
2024 Margin
D+0.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
37K
Population
Macon County, North Carolina voted R+37.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 14,981 votes (68.3%). This represented a D+0.6% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.1
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+37.9
2020→2024 SwingD+0.6%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population37,014
Median Age
50.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
33.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$51,042(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
9.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
76.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.4%(6,675) | 68.3%(14,981) | R+37.9 | +0.6 |
| 2020 | 30.0%(6,230) | 68.5%(14,211) | R+38.5 | +2.4 |
| 2016 | 27.5%(4,876) | 68.4%(12,127) | R+40.9 | -10.5 |
| 2012 | 33.9%(5,712) | 64.3%(10,835) | R+30.4 | -8.9 |
| 2008 | 38.4%(6,620) | 59.9%(10,317) | R+21.4 | +4.9 |
| 2004 | 36.5%(5,489) | 62.9%(9,448) | R+26.4 | +1.8 |
| 2000 | 35.4%(4,683) | 63.5%(8,406) | R+28.1 | -18.2 |
| 1996 | 39.4%(4,209) | 49.3%(5,267) | R+9.9 | -8.4 |
| 1992 | 41.0%(4,624) | 42.5%(4,797) | R+1.5 | +21.4 |
| 1988 | 38.4%(3,773) | 61.4%(6,026) | R+22.9 | +7.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.3%(4,617) | 68.0%(10,698) | R+38.6 | -3.7 |
| 2020 | 30.4%(6,248) | 65.3%(13,408) | R+34.9 | -0.6 |
| 2016 | 30.7%(5,367) | 65.0%(11,357) | R+34.3 | -13.6 |
| 2014 | 36.8%(4,341) | 57.5%(6,781) | R+20.7 | +7.6 |
| 2010 | 34.0%(4,188) | 62.3%(7,672) | R+28.3 | -20.3 |
| 2008 | 43.9%(7,496) | 51.9%(8,864) | R+8.0 | +9.3 |
| 2004 | 40.8%(5,896) | 58.1%(8,399) | R+17.3 | -4.8 |
| 2002 | 42.5%(4,932) | 55.0%(6,383) | R+12.5 | -7.4 |
| 1998 | 46.3%(4,785) | 51.4%(5,313) | R+5.1 | +10.1 |
| 1996 | 41.2%(4,574) | 56.4%(6,257) | R+15.2 | -7.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.7%(8,286) | 56.2%(12,026) | R+17.5 | +12.8 |
| 2020 | 34.1%(7,062) | 64.5%(13,333) | R+30.3 | -5.0 |
| 2016 | 35.8%(6,279) | 61.2%(10,715) | R+25.3 | +5.2 |
| 2012 | 33.3%(5,565) | 63.8%(10,669) | R+30.5 | -26.9 |
| 2008 | 46.1%(7,824) | 49.8%(8,444) | R+3.7 | -1.6 |
| 2004 | 48.4%(7,156) | 50.5%(7,457) | R+2.0 | +7.6 |
| 2000 | 44.1%(5,930) | 53.8%(7,231) | R+9.7 | -8.4 |
| 1996 | 48.5%(5,437) | 49.8%(5,576) | R+1.2 | -0.5 |
| 1992 | 48.7%(5,490) | 49.4%(5,577) | R+0.8 | +14.9 |
| 1988 | 42.2%(4,249) | 57.8%(5,824) | R+15.6 | -6.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(39.8%) | Bernie Sanders(20.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(47.8%) | Bernie Sanders(44.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(45.2%) | Ted Cruz(31.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(66.5%) | Barack Obama(30.5%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee