Transylvania County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+12.1
2024 Margin
D+3.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
33K
Population
Transylvania County, North Carolina voted R+12.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,492 votes (55.3%). This represented a D+3.5% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+12.1
2020→2024 SwingD+3.5%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population32,986
Median Age
52.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
53.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$62,056(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.1%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
11.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.2%(8,972) | 55.3%(11,492) | R+12.1 | +3.5 |
| 2020 | 41.4%(8,444) | 57.0%(11,636) | R+15.6 | +6.5 |
| 2016 | 36.7%(6,558) | 58.9%(10,520) | R+22.2 | -5.4 |
| 2012 | 40.7%(6,826) | 57.5%(9,634) | R+16.8 | -4.2 |
| 2008 | 43.0%(7,275) | 55.6%(9,401) | R+12.6 | +8.5 |
| 2004 | 39.1%(6,097) | 60.2%(9,386) | R+21.1 | +6.8 |
| 2000 | 35.5%(5,044) | 63.4%(9,011) | R+27.9 | -13.2 |
| 1996 | 37.6%(4,842) | 52.3%(6,734) | R+14.7 | -8.1 |
| 1992 | 39.0%(5,120) | 45.5%(5,984) | R+6.6 | +17.5 |
| 1988 | 37.8%(4,280) | 61.9%(7,009) | R+24.1 | +6.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.5%(6,867) | 54.6%(8,832) | R+12.2 | +2.9 |
| 2020 | 40.4%(8,158) | 55.5%(11,209) | R+15.1 | +4.5 |
| 2016 | 38.2%(6,749) | 57.9%(10,221) | R+19.6 | -8.5 |
| 2014 | 41.8%(5,479) | 53.0%(6,945) | R+11.2 | +7.5 |
| 2010 | 39.4%(4,867) | 58.1%(7,181) | R+18.7 | -16.9 |
| 2008 | 47.1%(7,919) | 48.9%(8,219) | R+1.8 | +12.4 |
| 2004 | 42.0%(6,421) | 56.2%(8,586) | R+14.2 | -0.6 |
| 2002 | 42.5%(4,862) | 56.1%(6,416) | R+13.6 | -8.9 |
| 1998 | 46.4%(5,324) | 51.0%(5,863) | R+4.7 | +4.6 |
| 1996 | 44.1%(5,642) | 53.3%(6,826) | R+9.3 | +2.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.3%(10,483) | 44.2%(9,024) | D+7.1 | +14.9 |
| 2020 | 45.4%(9,226) | 53.1%(10,800) | R+7.7 | +3.3 |
| 2016 | 43.0%(7,598) | 54.0%(9,549) | R+11.0 | +11.2 |
| 2012 | 37.5%(6,205) | 59.7%(9,879) | R+22.2 | -19.9 |
| 2008 | 46.9%(7,844) | 49.2%(8,230) | R+2.3 | -2.5 |
| 2004 | 49.1%(7,538) | 48.9%(7,506) | D+0.2 | +19.0 |
| 2000 | 39.1%(5,557) | 57.9%(8,219) | R+18.8 | -12.7 |
| 1996 | 46.0%(5,931) | 52.0%(6,709) | R+6.0 | -5.5 |
| 1992 | 48.1%(6,195) | 48.6%(6,269) | R+0.6 | +19.4 |
| 1988 | 40.0%(4,578) | 60.0%(6,858) | R+19.9 | -5.8 |