Anson County, North Carolina: True Battleground
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+2.5
2024 Margin
R+6.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
22K
Population
Anson County, North Carolina voted R+2.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,525 votes (50.8%). This represented a R+6.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+2.5
2020→2024 SwingR+6.7%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population22,055
Median Age
41.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
10.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$42,000(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
44.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
44.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
65.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
41.0%(+24.5 vs US)
Black Protestant
24.3%(+22.1 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
8.0%(+2.8 vs US)
Catholic
3.1%(-15.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.1 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.3%
18-29
8.4%↓
30-44
18.9%
45-64
32.6%↑
65+
19.9%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
28.7%Retail TradeBelow avg
8.2%Construction
7.4%EducationBelow avg
6.0%HealthcareVery low
5.4%AgricultureVery high
3.9%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.3%(5,253) | 50.8%(5,525) | R+2.5 | R+6.7 |
| 2020 | 51.7%(5,789) | 47.5%(5,321) | D+4.2 | R+8.7 |
| 2016 | 55.6%(5,859) | 42.7%(4,506) | D+12.8 | R+12.5 |
| 2012 | 62.4%(7,019) | 37.0%(4,166) | D+25.4 | D+4.4 |
| 2008 | 60.1%(6,456) | 39.2%(4,207) | D+20.9 | D+3.4 |
| 2004 | 58.7%(5,413) | 41.1%(3,796) | D+17.5 | R+2.9 |
| 2000 | 60.0%(4,792) | 39.6%(3,161) | D+20.4 | R+15.0 |
| 1996 | 64.2%(4,890) | 28.8%(2,193) | D+35.4 | D+1.1 |
| 1992 | 61.7%(5,269) | 27.3%(2,334) | D+34.4 | D+7.5 |
| 1988 | 63.3%(4,831) | 36.5%(2,782) | D+26.8 | D+12.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46.4%(3,324) | 51.8%(3,711) | R+5.4 | R+12.4 |
| 2020 | 51.8%(5,756) | 44.8%(4,981) | D+7.0 | R+6.5 |
| 2016 | 55.6%(5,793) | 42.0%(4,383) | D+13.5 | R+12.7 |
| 2014 | 61.4%(4,149) | 35.1%(2,374) | D+26.3 | D+5.5 |
| 2010 | 59.8%(4,024) | 39.0%(2,628) | D+20.7 | R+14.3 |
| 2008 | 66.4%(7,110) | 31.3%(3,353) | D+35.1 | D+9.3 |
| 2004 | 62.4%(5,734) | 36.6%(3,367) | D+25.8 | R+5.1 |
| 2002 | 64.9%(4,063) | 34.1%(2,134) | D+30.8 | R+10.6 |
| 1998 | 70.0%(4,142) | 28.5%(1,688) | D+41.5 | D+24.7 |
| 1996 | 57.9%(4,478) | 41.1%(3,179) | D+16.8 | R+19.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.0%(5,708) | 43.5%(4,681) | D+9.6 | R+0.6 |
| 2020 | 54.6%(6,116) | 44.4%(4,977) | D+10.2 | R+2.6 |
| 2016 | 55.9%(5,851) | 43.1%(4,511) | D+12.8 | R+5.2 |
| 2012 | 58.5%(6,591) | 40.5%(4,561) | D+18.0 | R+9.5 |
| 2008 | 63.2%(6,792) | 35.7%(3,832) | D+27.6 | R+16.6 |
| 2004 | 71.5%(6,591) | 27.4%(2,523) | D+44.1 | D+7.0 |
| 2000 | 67.9%(5,473) | 30.8%(2,481) | D+37.1 | R+11.1 |
| 1996 | 73.4%(5,694) | 25.2%(1,957) | D+48.2 | D+5.6 |
| 1992 | 70.5%(5,850) | 27.9%(2,316) | D+42.6 | D+3.9 |
| 1988 | 69.3%(5,249) | 30.6%(2,320) | D+38.7 | D+3.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab