Ashe County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+44.3
2024 Margin
D+1.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
27K
Population
Ashe County, North Carolina voted R+44.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,629 votes (71.55%). This represented a D+1.8% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.8
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+44.3
2020→2024 SwingD+1.8%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population26,577
Median Age
49.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$49,176(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
78.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.3%(4,431) | 71.5%(11,629) | R+44.3 | +1.8 |
| 2020 | 26.3%(4,164) | 72.4%(11,451) | R+46.1 | -2.0 |
| 2016 | 26.1%(3,500) | 70.1%(9,412) | R+44.0 | -11.3 |
| 2012 | 32.6%(4,116) | 65.4%(8,242) | R+32.7 | -9.4 |
| 2008 | 37.3%(4,872) | 60.6%(7,916) | R+23.3 | +0.5 |
| 2004 | 37.9%(4,477) | 61.7%(7,292) | R+23.8 | -2.3 |
| 2000 | 38.9%(4,011) | 60.4%(6,226) | R+21.5 | -7.6 |
| 1996 | 38.5%(3,825) | 52.3%(5,203) | R+13.9 | -8.7 |
| 1992 | 41.8%(4,624) | 47.0%(5,200) | R+5.2 | +14.5 |
| 1988 | 40.0%(4,034) | 59.7%(6,019) | R+19.7 | +4.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.8%(3,172) | 70.8%(8,371) | R+44.0 | -3.5 |
| 2020 | 27.4%(4,279) | 67.9%(10,619) | R+40.5 | +2.0 |
| 2016 | 26.8%(3,575) | 69.4%(9,253) | R+42.6 | -17.0 |
| 2014 | 33.9%(3,225) | 59.5%(5,658) | R+25.6 | +1.6 |
| 2010 | 35.2%(3,376) | 62.4%(5,983) | R+27.2 | -20.3 |
| 2008 | 44.3%(5,805) | 51.2%(6,710) | R+6.9 | +13.1 |
| 2004 | 39.3%(4,651) | 59.3%(7,021) | R+20.0 | -10.0 |
| 2002 | 44.0%(3,977) | 54.0%(4,886) | R+10.1 | -5.2 |
| 1998 | 46.2%(3,799) | 51.0%(4,197) | R+4.8 | +16.1 |
| 1996 | 38.7%(3,829) | 59.7%(5,902) | R+21.0 | -7.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.8%(5,646) | 59.3%(9,359) | R+23.5 | +12.3 |
| 2020 | 31.5%(4,967) | 67.3%(10,622) | R+35.8 | -2.1 |
| 2016 | 32.1%(4,304) | 65.8%(8,834) | R+33.7 | +6.3 |
| 2012 | 28.9%(3,659) | 68.9%(8,729) | R+40.0 | -28.8 |
| 2008 | 43.0%(5,633) | 54.2%(7,105) | R+11.2 | -16.5 |
| 2004 | 51.8%(6,132) | 46.6%(5,512) | D+5.2 | +11.6 |
| 2000 | 46.0%(4,831) | 52.3%(5,494) | R+6.3 | -4.5 |
| 1996 | 48.6%(4,832) | 50.4%(5,009) | R+1.8 | -1.9 |
| 1992 | 49.0%(5,376) | 48.9%(5,363) | D+0.1 | +13.9 |
| 1988 | 43.1%(4,401) | 56.9%(5,805) | R+13.8 | -12.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(40.3%) | Bernie Sanders(22.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(46.5%) | Bernie Sanders(45.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(45.0%) | Ted Cruz(35.9%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(75.3%) | Barack Obama(21.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee