Lincoln County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+45.6
2024 Margin
D+0.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
87K
Population
Lincoln County, North Carolina voted R+45.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 40,183 votes (72.29%). This represented a D+0.3% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.0
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+45.6
2020→2024 SwingD+0.3%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population86,810
Median Age
44.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
34.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$75,672(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
82.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
78.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.7%(14,842) | 72.3%(40,183) | R+45.6 | +0.3 |
| 2020 | 26.4%(13,274) | 72.4%(36,341) | R+45.9 | +1.3 |
| 2016 | 24.7%(9,897) | 72.0%(28,806) | R+47.3 | -8.5 |
| 2012 | 30.0%(11,024) | 68.7%(25,267) | R+38.7 | -5.4 |
| 2008 | 32.7%(11,713) | 66.0%(23,631) | R+33.3 | +2.6 |
| 2004 | 31.9%(9,434) | 67.8%(20,052) | R+35.9 | -5.2 |
| 2000 | 34.3%(8,412) | 65.0%(15,951) | R+30.7 | -12.9 |
| 1996 | 37.0%(7,721) | 54.9%(11,439) | R+17.8 | -5.0 |
| 1992 | 36.5%(8,150) | 49.3%(11,018) | R+12.8 | +15.9 |
| 1988 | 35.5%(6,444) | 64.3%(11,651) | R+28.7 | +6.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.0%(9,418) | 72.0%(26,130) | R+46.1 | -2.2 |
| 2020 | 25.8%(12,858) | 69.7%(34,673) | R+43.8 | +1.8 |
| 2016 | 24.8%(9,798) | 70.4%(27,867) | R+45.6 | -7.2 |
| 2014 | 28.1%(6,690) | 66.5%(15,860) | R+38.5 | -1.0 |
| 2010 | 30.0%(6,958) | 67.5%(15,653) | R+37.5 | -18.5 |
| 2008 | 38.3%(13,597) | 57.2%(20,333) | R+19.0 | +7.2 |
| 2004 | 36.0%(10,657) | 62.2%(18,422) | R+26.2 | -3.4 |
| 2002 | 37.4%(7,649) | 60.2%(12,309) | R+22.8 | -17.6 |
| 1998 | 46.0%(8,001) | 51.2%(8,907) | R+5.2 | +18.5 |
| 1996 | 37.2%(8,018) | 61.0%(13,130) | R+23.7 | -4.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.0%(19,084) | 59.1%(32,188) | R+24.1 | +15.8 |
| 2020 | 29.4%(14,730) | 69.3%(34,711) | R+39.9 | +0.8 |
| 2016 | 28.4%(11,331) | 69.2%(27,558) | R+40.7 | +12.8 |
| 2012 | 22.4%(8,227) | 76.0%(27,845) | R+53.5 | -15.6 |
| 2008 | 30.0%(10,691) | 67.8%(24,193) | R+37.9 | -31.4 |
| 2004 | 46.0%(13,654) | 52.5%(15,584) | R+6.5 | +7.7 |
| 2000 | 42.0%(10,465) | 56.2%(14,003) | R+14.2 | -8.1 |
| 1996 | 46.4%(10,023) | 52.5%(11,341) | R+6.1 | -0.5 |
| 1992 | 44.8%(9,929) | 50.3%(11,160) | R+5.5 | +17.6 |
| 1988 | 38.4%(7,066) | 61.6%(11,320) | R+23.1 | +3.8 |