Rutherford County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+47.7
2024 Margin
R+2.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
64K
Population
Rutherford County, North Carolina voted R+47.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 25,456 votes (73.42%). This represented a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
6.5
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+47.7
2020→2024 SwingR+2.0%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population64,444
Median Age
44.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$50,512(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
9.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
74.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.7%(8,914) | 73.4%(25,456) | R+47.7 | -2.0 |
| 2020 | 26.5%(9,135) | 72.3%(24,891) | R+45.8 | +1.6 |
| 2016 | 24.8%(7,512) | 72.2%(21,871) | R+47.4 | -14.0 |
| 2012 | 32.7%(9,374) | 66.0%(18,954) | R+33.4 | -1.6 |
| 2008 | 33.6%(9,641) | 65.3%(18,769) | R+31.8 | +1.3 |
| 2004 | 33.2%(8,184) | 66.3%(16,343) | R+33.1 | -5.2 |
| 2000 | 35.4%(7,697) | 63.3%(13,755) | R+27.9 | -13.7 |
| 1996 | 38.6%(7,162) | 52.7%(9,792) | R+14.2 | -4.8 |
| 1992 | 38.6%(7,855) | 48.0%(9,748) | R+9.3 | +10.4 |
| 1988 | 40.0%(6,926) | 59.7%(10,337) | R+19.7 | +5.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.6%(5,538) | 73.9%(17,330) | R+50.3 | -7.9 |
| 2020 | 26.8%(9,136) | 69.3%(23,596) | R+42.5 | -1.7 |
| 2016 | 27.7%(8,240) | 68.4%(20,366) | R+40.8 | -14.6 |
| 2014 | 34.0%(6,624) | 60.2%(11,719) | R+26.2 | +11.2 |
| 2010 | 30.1%(5,624) | 67.5%(12,621) | R+37.4 | -30.3 |
| 2008 | 44.5%(12,633) | 51.6%(14,639) | R+7.1 | +11.2 |
| 2004 | 40.1%(9,669) | 58.4%(14,061) | R+18.2 | -1.5 |
| 2002 | 40.9%(7,101) | 57.7%(10,012) | R+16.8 | -14.8 |
| 1998 | 47.8%(7,785) | 49.7%(8,100) | R+1.9 | +17.8 |
| 1996 | 39.2%(7,425) | 58.9%(11,166) | R+19.7 | -8.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.0%(11,175) | 62.1%(21,017) | R+29.1 | +8.7 |
| 2020 | 30.5%(10,469) | 68.4%(23,437) | R+37.8 | -3.9 |
| 2016 | 31.8%(9,512) | 65.8%(19,672) | R+34.0 | -20.7 |
| 2012 | 42.5%(12,203) | 55.8%(16,005) | R+13.3 | -1.5 |
| 2008 | 42.5%(11,945) | 54.2%(15,259) | R+11.8 | -13.2 |
| 2004 | 50.0%(12,062) | 48.6%(11,725) | D+1.4 | +3.9 |
| 2000 | 47.6%(10,190) | 50.2%(10,736) | R+2.5 | -3.3 |
| 1996 | 49.8%(9,475) | 49.0%(9,325) | D+0.8 | -0.1 |
| 1992 | 48.5%(9,882) | 47.5%(9,693) | D+0.9 | +11.9 |
| 1988 | 44.5%(7,880) | 55.5%(9,813) | R+10.9 | -2.8 |