Columbus County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+33.9
2024 Margin
R+6.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2004
Voting Streak
Classification
51K
Population
Columbus County, North Carolina voted R+33.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 17,592 votes (66.63%). This represented a R+6.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.4
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-2.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+33.9
2020→2024 SwingR+6.0%
Voting StreakR since 2004
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population50,623
Median Age
41.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
20.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$43,206(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
59.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
28.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
72.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.8%(8,648) | 66.6%(17,592) | R+33.9 | -6.0 |
| 2020 | 35.7%(9,446) | 63.6%(16,832) | R+27.9 | -6.0 |
| 2016 | 38.2%(9,063) | 60.1%(14,272) | R+21.9 | -14.1 |
| 2012 | 45.6%(11,050) | 53.4%(12,941) | R+7.8 | +0.1 |
| 2008 | 45.6%(11,076) | 53.5%(12,994) | R+7.9 | -5.9 |
| 2004 | 48.8%(10,343) | 50.8%(10,773) | R+2.0 | -10.9 |
| 2000 | 54.2%(9,986) | 45.3%(8,342) | D+8.9 | -9.5 |
| 1996 | 55.4%(9,019) | 37.0%(6,017) | D+18.4 | -13.3 |
| 1992 | 60.6%(11,469) | 28.9%(5,462) | D+31.8 | +15.9 |
| 1988 | 57.8%(9,172) | 41.9%(6,659) | D+15.8 | +18.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.2%(6,888) | 61.6%(11,723) | R+25.4 | -2.5 |
| 2020 | 36.8%(9,599) | 59.6%(15,563) | R+22.9 | -2.2 |
| 2016 | 38.1%(8,841) | 58.7%(13,637) | R+20.6 | -19.6 |
| 2014 | 46.2%(6,899) | 47.2%(7,050) | R+1.0 | +5.6 |
| 2010 | 45.8%(7,513) | 52.4%(8,598) | R+6.6 | -26.9 |
| 2008 | 58.6%(14,043) | 38.3%(9,184) | D+20.3 | +5.2 |
| 2004 | 56.9%(11,860) | 41.8%(8,721) | D+15.1 | -5.4 |
| 2002 | 59.6%(9,015) | 39.1%(5,925) | D+20.4 | -9.1 |
| 1998 | 64.0%(7,835) | 34.4%(4,219) | D+29.5 | +29.4 |
| 1996 | 49.4%(8,317) | 49.3%(8,304) | D+0.1 | -28.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.4%(9,920) | 58.0%(14,970) | R+19.6 | +1.0 |
| 2020 | 39.3%(10,309) | 59.9%(15,713) | R+20.6 | -1.7 |
| 2016 | 39.9%(9,316) | 58.8%(13,740) | R+18.9 | -18.4 |
| 2012 | 49.0%(11,737) | 49.5%(11,857) | R+0.5 | -32.9 |
| 2008 | 64.9%(15,572) | 32.6%(7,812) | D+32.4 | +3.3 |
| 2004 | 63.9%(13,454) | 34.9%(7,348) | D+29.0 | -17.2 |
| 2000 | 72.5%(13,689) | 26.3%(4,964) | D+46.2 | +2.6 |
| 1996 | 71.3%(12,176) | 27.7%(4,729) | D+43.6 | +4.5 |
| 1992 | 68.3%(13,240) | 29.2%(5,654) | D+39.1 | +9.9 |
| 1988 | 64.6%(10,655) | 35.4%(5,833) | D+29.3 | +12.5 |