Vance County, North Carolina: Black Belt
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+13.3
2024 Margin
R+5.9%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
🗳️ Black Belt
Classification
43K
Population
Vance County, North Carolina voted D+13.3 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 11,292 votes (56.2%). This represented a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
Electoral Behavior
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Black BeltView all
Southern counties with 40%+ Black population, a distinct region shaped by the history of slavery and the plantation economy. Voting patterns are heavily influenced by racial demographics.
Volatility
3.6
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+13.3
2020→2024 SwingR+5.9%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population42,578
Median Age
40.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$48,340(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
37.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
9.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
49.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
57.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.2%(11,292) | 42.9%(8,614) | D+13.3 | -5.9 |
| 2020 | 59.2%(12,431) | 40.0%(8,391) | D+19.2 | -5.3 |
| 2016 | 61.2%(12,229) | 36.7%(7,332) | D+24.5 | -3.8 |
| 2012 | 63.9%(13,323) | 35.6%(7,429) | D+28.3 | +1.6 |
| 2008 | 63.1%(13,166) | 36.4%(7,606) | D+26.6 | +14.7 |
| 2004 | 55.9%(8,762) | 43.9%(6,884) | D+12.0 | -0.0 |
| 2000 | 55.8%(7,092) | 43.8%(5,564) | D+12.0 | -2.9 |
| 1996 | 54.9%(6,385) | 40.0%(4,651) | D+14.9 | +0.4 |
| 1992 | 51.5%(6,598) | 37.1%(4,747) | D+14.5 | +14.4 |
| 1988 | 49.9%(5,631) | 49.9%(5,625) | D+0.1 | +7.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54.7%(7,097) | 43.3%(5,620) | D+11.4 | -9.6 |
| 2020 | 58.8%(12,247) | 37.8%(7,876) | D+21.0 | -2.8 |
| 2016 | 61.0%(12,056) | 37.3%(7,362) | D+23.8 | -1.2 |
| 2014 | 60.9%(8,525) | 36.0%(5,031) | D+25.0 | +6.2 |
| 2010 | 58.5%(8,137) | 39.7%(5,524) | D+18.8 | -16.8 |
| 2008 | 66.9%(13,900) | 31.4%(6,519) | D+35.5 | +13.5 |
| 2004 | 60.6%(9,633) | 38.6%(6,137) | D+22.0 | +7.1 |
| 2002 | 57.1%(5,584) | 42.2%(4,126) | D+14.9 | -8.5 |
| 1998 | 61.4%(5,316) | 37.9%(3,287) | D+23.4 | +18.5 |
| 1996 | 52.1%(6,213) | 47.2%(5,629) | D+4.9 | -9.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.1%(12,041) | 36.0%(7,103) | D+25.0 | -1.5 |
| 2020 | 62.8%(13,160) | 36.3%(7,608) | D+26.5 | +1.9 |
| 2016 | 61.8%(12,267) | 37.2%(7,381) | D+24.6 | -0.6 |
| 2012 | 62.1%(12,880) | 36.9%(7,647) | D+25.2 | -11.7 |
| 2008 | 67.7%(14,066) | 30.8%(6,400) | D+36.9 | -4.3 |
| 2004 | 70.2%(11,177) | 29.0%(4,614) | D+41.2 | +5.1 |
| 2000 | 67.8%(8,875) | 31.7%(4,147) | D+36.1 | -4.7 |
| 1996 | 70.1%(8,351) | 29.3%(3,487) | D+40.8 | +14.8 |
| 1992 | 61.7%(8,009) | 35.7%(4,636) | D+26.0 | +16.2 |
| 1988 | 54.9%(6,489) | 45.1%(5,329) | D+9.8 | -6.1 |