Stokes County, North Carolina: Deep Red Country
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+59.5
2024 Margin
R+1.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
45K
Population
Stokes County, North Carolina voted R+59.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,548 votes (79.29%). This represented a R+1.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+59.5
2020→2024 SwingR+1.7%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population44,520
Median Age
47.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$57,539(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.7%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
78.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.8%(5,380) | 79.3%(21,548) | R+59.5 | R+1.7 |
| 2020 | 20.6%(5,286) | 78.4%(20,144) | R+57.8 | R+2.6 |
| 2016 | 20.7%(4,665) | 75.9%(17,116) | R+55.2 | R+12.6 |
| 2012 | 27.8%(6,018) | 70.5%(15,237) | R+42.6 | R+7.6 |
| 2008 | 31.6%(6,875) | 66.6%(14,488) | R+35.0 | D+5.3 |
| 2004 | 29.7%(5,767) | 70.0%(13,583) | R+40.3 | D+0.5 |
| 2000 | 29.3%(5,030) | 70.0%(12,028) | R+40.7 | R+10.0 |
| 1996 | 31.1%(4,769) | 61.8%(9,471) | R+30.7 | R+21.6 |
| 1992 | 38.8%(6,463) | 47.9%(7,979) | R+9.1 | D+14.8 |
| 1988 | 38.0%(5,319) | 61.8%(8,661) | R+23.9 | D+7.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.9%(3,803) | 76.4%(13,915) | R+55.5 | R+4.6 |
| 2020 | 22.0%(5,611) | 73.0%(18,599) | R+51.0 | D+2.1 |
| 2016 | 21.3%(4,774) | 74.4%(16,698) | R+53.1 | R+12.6 |
| 2014 | 26.4%(3,752) | 66.9%(9,503) | R+40.5 | D+5.7 |
| 2010 | 25.6%(3,618) | 71.7%(10,155) | R+46.2 | R+27.3 |
| 2008 | 38.2%(8,335) | 57.0%(12,455) | R+18.9 | D+18.0 |
| 2004 | 30.9%(6,138) | 67.8%(13,456) | R+36.9 | R+10.2 |
| 2002 | 35.4%(4,888) | 62.1%(8,567) | R+26.7 | R+9.6 |
| 1998 | 40.6%(5,181) | 57.7%(7,361) | R+17.1 | D+19.3 |
| 1996 | 31.1%(4,823) | 67.5%(10,461) | R+36.4 | R+23.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.1%(7,746) | 65.3%(17,413) | R+36.3 | D+11.5 |
| 2020 | 25.6%(6,567) | 73.4%(18,849) | R+47.8 | R+5.3 |
| 2016 | 27.5%(6,177) | 70.0%(15,726) | R+42.5 | D+4.0 |
| 2012 | 25.5%(5,518) | 72.1%(15,580) | R+46.5 | R+32.0 |
| 2008 | 40.6%(8,839) | 55.2%(12,014) | R+14.6 | R+10.5 |
| 2004 | 47.1%(9,323) | 51.2%(10,125) | R+4.1 | D+9.3 |
| 2000 | 42.5%(7,488) | 55.9%(9,841) | R+13.4 | R+6.6 |
| 1996 | 46.1%(7,404) | 52.9%(8,481) | R+6.7 | R+5.4 |
| 1992 | 47.7%(7,997) | 49.0%(8,217) | R+1.3 | D+12.7 |
| 1988 | 43.0%(6,200) | 57.0%(8,212) | R+14.0 | R+5.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab