Richmond County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+20.9
2024 Margin
R+6.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
43K
Population
Richmond County, North Carolina voted R+20.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,931 votes (60.04%). This represented a R+6.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.6
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.7/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+20.9
2020→2024 SwingR+6.0%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population42,946
Median Age
40.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$42,354(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
55.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
30.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
64.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
25.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.2%(7,787) | 60.0%(11,931) | R+20.9 | -6.0 |
| 2020 | 42.2%(8,754) | 57.0%(11,830) | R+14.8 | -5.1 |
| 2016 | 44.0%(8,501) | 53.7%(10,383) | R+9.7 | -12.7 |
| 2012 | 51.0%(9,904) | 48.1%(9,332) | D+3.0 | +1.5 |
| 2008 | 50.3%(9,713) | 48.8%(9,424) | D+1.5 | -2.7 |
| 2004 | 51.9%(8,383) | 47.8%(7,709) | D+4.2 | -7.6 |
| 2000 | 55.6%(7,935) | 43.9%(6,263) | D+11.7 | -16.3 |
| 1996 | 59.1%(7,564) | 31.0%(3,973) | D+28.1 | -2.9 |
| 1992 | 58.9%(9,163) | 28.0%(4,356) | D+30.9 | +14.0 |
| 1988 | 58.3%(7,151) | 41.4%(5,073) | D+16.9 | +12.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.8%(5,016) | 58.1%(7,317) | R+18.3 | -6.1 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(8,510) | 53.9%(11,002) | R+12.2 | -5.3 |
| 2016 | 44.7%(8,430) | 51.6%(9,732) | R+6.9 | -13.4 |
| 2014 | 50.4%(6,515) | 43.8%(5,668) | D+6.5 | -1.2 |
| 2010 | 53.0%(6,454) | 45.2%(5,507) | D+7.8 | -13.9 |
| 2008 | 59.0%(11,199) | 37.3%(7,088) | D+21.6 | +5.2 |
| 2004 | 57.2%(9,221) | 40.8%(6,574) | D+16.4 | -5.8 |
| 2002 | 60.2%(6,600) | 38.0%(4,167) | D+22.2 | -13.2 |
| 1998 | 66.7%(6,931) | 31.3%(3,249) | D+35.4 | +26.9 |
| 1996 | 53.3%(7,168) | 44.8%(6,027) | D+8.5 | -17.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.3%(8,594) | 52.0%(10,083) | R+7.7 | -2.3 |
| 2020 | 46.6%(9,622) | 52.1%(10,740) | R+5.4 | -0.7 |
| 2016 | 46.8%(8,948) | 51.5%(9,844) | R+4.7 | -1.2 |
| 2012 | 47.4%(9,119) | 50.9%(9,795) | R+3.5 | -18.9 |
| 2008 | 56.7%(10,800) | 41.3%(7,862) | D+15.4 | -18.6 |
| 2004 | 66.1%(10,697) | 32.0%(5,188) | D+34.0 | +1.6 |
| 2000 | 61.4%(9,658) | 29.0%(4,567) | D+32.4 | -3.5 |
| 1996 | 67.1%(9,061) | 31.2%(4,219) | D+35.9 | -2.4 |
| 1992 | 67.4%(10,119) | 29.1%(4,368) | D+38.3 | +11.5 |
| 1988 | 63.4%(7,957) | 36.6%(4,597) | D+26.8 | +8.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(53.8%) | Bernie Sanders(14.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(57.3%) | Bernie Sanders(30.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(55.6%) | Ted Cruz(31.9%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.4%) | Barack Obama(42.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee