Burke County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+41.1
2024 Margin
R+1.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
88K
Population
Burke County, North Carolina voted R+41.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 32,130 votes (70.08%). This represented a R+1.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.2
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+41.1
2020→2024 SwingR+1.0%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population87,570
Median Age
45.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$53,732(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
74.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.9%(13,272) | 70.1%(32,130) | R+41.1 | -1.0 |
| 2020 | 29.4%(13,118) | 69.5%(31,019) | R+40.1 | -1.6 |
| 2016 | 28.9%(11,251) | 67.4%(26,238) | R+38.5 | -15.1 |
| 2012 | 37.5%(13,701) | 60.9%(22,267) | R+23.4 | -4.2 |
| 2008 | 39.8%(14,901) | 59.0%(22,102) | R+19.2 | +4.2 |
| 2004 | 38.1%(11,728) | 61.5%(18,922) | R+23.4 | -2.1 |
| 2000 | 38.9%(11,924) | 60.2%(18,466) | R+21.3 | -13.6 |
| 1996 | 41.3%(11,678) | 49.0%(13,853) | R+7.7 | -4.9 |
| 1992 | 41.7%(12,565) | 44.5%(13,397) | R+2.8 | +16.2 |
| 1988 | 40.5%(10,848) | 59.4%(15,933) | R+19.0 | +9.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.5%(8,847) | 68.2%(20,456) | R+38.7 | -2.9 |
| 2020 | 29.7%(13,108) | 65.5%(28,934) | R+35.8 | -0.2 |
| 2016 | 29.9%(11,471) | 65.5%(25,165) | R+35.6 | -13.9 |
| 2014 | 35.9%(8,837) | 57.7%(14,203) | R+21.8 | +1.4 |
| 2010 | 37.3%(8,510) | 60.5%(13,796) | R+23.2 | -19.6 |
| 2008 | 46.3%(17,283) | 49.9%(18,618) | R+3.6 | +12.7 |
| 2004 | 40.9%(13,137) | 57.3%(18,371) | R+16.3 | -3.9 |
| 2002 | 42.6%(11,115) | 55.0%(14,351) | R+12.4 | -14.6 |
| 1998 | 49.9%(12,439) | 47.7%(11,898) | D+2.2 | +17.5 |
| 1996 | 41.3%(11,936) | 56.6%(16,357) | R+15.3 | -6.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.1%(16,274) | 59.1%(26,602) | R+22.9 | +8.3 |
| 2020 | 33.8%(15,028) | 65.0%(28,898) | R+31.2 | -2.5 |
| 2016 | 34.5%(13,372) | 63.2%(24,466) | R+28.7 | +10.0 |
| 2012 | 29.8%(10,866) | 68.4%(24,972) | R+38.6 | -24.3 |
| 2008 | 41.7%(15,614) | 56.0%(20,969) | R+14.3 | -10.1 |
| 2004 | 47.1%(15,112) | 51.3%(16,470) | R+4.2 | +1.5 |
| 2000 | 46.3%(13,408) | 52.0%(15,068) | R+5.7 | -5.3 |
| 1996 | 49.0%(14,261) | 49.5%(14,389) | R+0.4 | -4.5 |
| 1992 | 50.1%(15,356) | 46.0%(14,104) | D+4.1 | +14.3 |
| 1988 | 44.9%(12,172) | 55.1%(14,925) | R+10.2 | +2.4 |