Polk County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+25.1
2024 Margin
D+0.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
19K
Population
Polk County, North Carolina voted R+25.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 8,107 votes (62.04%). 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
2.2
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+25.1
2020→2024 SwingD+0.6%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population19,328
Median Age
54.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
45.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$60,465(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
76.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.9%(4,827) | 62.0%(8,107) | R+25.1 | +0.6 |
| 2020 | 36.6%(4,518) | 62.2%(7,689) | R+25.7 | +2.1 |
| 2016 | 34.2%(3,735) | 61.9%(6,768) | R+27.7 | -6.3 |
| 2012 | 38.6%(4,013) | 60.0%(6,236) | R+21.4 | -6.3 |
| 2008 | 41.6%(4,396) | 56.7%(5,990) | R+15.1 | -0.1 |
| 2004 | 42.0%(3,787) | 57.0%(5,140) | R+15.0 | +8.6 |
| 2000 | 37.5%(3,114) | 61.1%(5,074) | R+23.6 | -11.6 |
| 1996 | 40.0%(2,704) | 52.0%(3,516) | R+12.0 | -5.3 |
| 1992 | 39.0%(2,939) | 45.8%(3,448) | R+6.8 | +14.1 |
| 1988 | 39.5%(2,534) | 60.3%(3,874) | R+20.9 | +9.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.0%(3,635) | 59.5%(5,686) | R+21.5 | +2.7 |
| 2020 | 36.2%(4,436) | 60.4%(7,394) | R+24.1 | -1.8 |
| 2016 | 37.0%(3,970) | 59.4%(6,362) | R+22.3 | -8.0 |
| 2014 | 40.9%(3,079) | 55.2%(4,155) | R+14.3 | +3.5 |
| 2010 | 39.8%(3,051) | 57.6%(4,418) | R+17.8 | -17.0 |
| 2008 | 47.5%(4,971) | 48.2%(5,051) | R+0.8 | +6.4 |
| 2004 | 45.5%(4,169) | 52.7%(4,825) | R+7.2 | +11.0 |
| 2002 | 40.2%(2,713) | 58.4%(3,939) | R+18.2 | -9.0 |
| 1998 | 44.3%(2,872) | 53.5%(3,466) | R+9.2 | -2.3 |
| 1996 | 45.7%(3,150) | 52.6%(3,626) | R+6.9 | +3.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.9%(5,509) | 52.4%(6,736) | R+9.6 | +10.1 |
| 2020 | 39.5%(4,863) | 59.2%(7,280) | R+19.6 | -1.8 |
| 2016 | 39.9%(4,302) | 57.8%(6,225) | R+17.8 | +2.7 |
| 2012 | 38.5%(3,954) | 59.1%(6,065) | R+20.6 | -19.1 |
| 2008 | 47.3%(4,917) | 48.8%(5,069) | R+1.5 | -6.7 |
| 2004 | 51.7%(4,746) | 46.5%(4,264) | D+5.3 | +15.4 |
| 2000 | 43.4%(3,559) | 53.6%(4,395) | R+10.2 | -10.3 |
| 1996 | 49.3%(3,426) | 49.2%(3,418) | D+0.1 | -0.1 |
| 1992 | 49.1%(3,555) | 48.9%(3,537) | D+0.3 | +18.4 |
| 1988 | 40.9%(2,761) | 59.1%(3,984) | R+18.1 | -3.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(41.9%) | Bernie Sanders(20.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(48.8%) | Hillary Clinton(47.7%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(46.5%) | Ted Cruz(32.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(53.9%) | Barack Obama(44.5%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee