Swain County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+23.6
2024 Margin
R+4.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
14K
Population
Swain County, North Carolina voted R+23.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,311 votes (61.13%). This represented a R+4.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.7
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+23.6
2020→2024 SwingR+4.1%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population14,117
Median Age
41.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$52,818(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
60.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
73.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.5%(2,643) | 61.1%(4,311) | R+23.6 | -4.1 |
| 2020 | 39.3%(2,780) | 58.9%(4,161) | R+19.5 | +2.8 |
| 2016 | 35.9%(2,196) | 58.2%(3,565) | R+22.4 | -16.1 |
| 2012 | 45.7%(2,618) | 52.0%(2,976) | R+6.3 | -4.6 |
| 2008 | 48.4%(2,806) | 50.0%(2,900) | R+1.6 | +1.8 |
| 2004 | 48.0%(2,419) | 51.4%(2,593) | R+3.5 | -0.5 |
| 2000 | 48.0%(2,097) | 50.9%(2,224) | R+2.9 | -14.3 |
| 1996 | 50.2%(1,869) | 38.8%(1,444) | D+11.4 | +0.4 |
| 1992 | 48.9%(2,117) | 37.9%(1,640) | D+11.0 | +10.3 |
| 1988 | 50.2%(1,821) | 49.5%(1,795) | D+0.7 | +1.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35.8%(1,708) | 60.4%(2,884) | R+24.6 | -8.1 |
| 2020 | 38.7%(2,696) | 55.2%(3,846) | R+16.5 | +0.2 |
| 2016 | 38.7%(2,320) | 55.5%(3,323) | R+16.7 | -14.9 |
| 2014 | 44.9%(1,964) | 46.8%(2,045) | R+1.9 | +4.5 |
| 2010 | 45.0%(1,878) | 51.3%(2,142) | R+6.3 | -23.9 |
| 2008 | 56.5%(3,265) | 38.9%(2,248) | D+17.6 | +12.7 |
| 2004 | 51.6%(2,587) | 46.8%(2,344) | D+4.8 | -3.6 |
| 2002 | 53.6%(1,940) | 45.2%(1,636) | D+8.4 | +1.0 |
| 1998 | 52.9%(1,944) | 45.5%(1,671) | D+7.4 | +1.7 |
| 1996 | 52.1%(2,021) | 46.4%(1,800) | D+5.7 | -0.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.7%(3,053) | 50.4%(3,442) | R+5.7 | +5.7 |
| 2020 | 43.3%(3,043) | 54.7%(3,847) | R+11.4 | -4.2 |
| 2016 | 44.2%(2,662) | 51.4%(3,096) | R+7.2 | +0.2 |
| 2012 | 44.5%(2,532) | 51.9%(2,952) | R+7.4 | -29.5 |
| 2008 | 59.3%(3,427) | 37.2%(2,147) | D+22.1 | +4.0 |
| 2004 | 58.3%(2,939) | 40.2%(2,026) | D+18.1 | +4.8 |
| 2000 | 55.7%(2,437) | 42.4%(1,855) | D+13.3 | +0.7 |
| 1996 | 55.6%(2,161) | 43.1%(1,673) | D+12.6 | +1.2 |
| 1992 | 55.1%(2,392) | 43.7%(1,897) | D+11.4 | +14.4 |
| 1988 | 48.5%(1,856) | 51.5%(1,970) | R+3.0 | -17.0 |