Cabarrus County, North Carolina: Professional Migration
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+7.7
2024 Margin
D+1.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1952
Voting Streak
226K
Population
Cabarrus County, North Carolina voted R+7.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 63,746 votes (53.03%). This represented a D+1.7% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+7.7
2020→2024 SwingD+1.7%
Voting StreakR since 1952
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population225,804
Median Age
37.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
37.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$83,828(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
58.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
12.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
18.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
4.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
72.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
8.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
28.9%(+12.4 vs US)
Catholic
11.1%(-7.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
8.5%(+3.3 vs US)
Black Protestant
2.4%
LDS/Mormon
0.6%(-1.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:37.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.4%↑
18-29
8.2%↓
30-44
19.7%
45-64
33.4%↑
65+
13.4%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.9%Professional Services
11.8%Education
9.2%Manufacturing
9.0%Construction
6.7%HealthcareVery low
4.1%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.3%(54,494) | 53.0%(63,746) | R+7.7 | D+1.7 |
| 2020 | 44.5%(52,162) | 53.9%(63,237) | R+9.4 | D+10.2 |
| 2016 | 38.1%(35,521) | 57.7%(53,819) | R+19.6 | D+0.4 |
| 2012 | 39.3%(32,849) | 59.3%(49,557) | R+20.0 | R+1.6 |
| 2008 | 40.5%(31,546) | 58.9%(45,924) | R+18.4 | D+16.1 |
| 2004 | 32.6%(19,803) | 67.0%(40,780) | R+34.5 | R+1.2 |
| 2000 | 33.0%(16,284) | 66.2%(32,704) | R+33.3 | R+12.5 |
| 1996 | 35.0%(14,447) | 55.8%(23,035) | R+20.8 | R+1.9 |
| 1992 | 32.9%(13,513) | 51.8%(21,281) | R+18.9 | D+16.7 |
| 1988 | 32.1%(10,686) | 67.7%(22,524) | R+35.6 | D+9.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.8%(32,372) | 54.8%(41,468) | R+12.0 | R+1.4 |
| 2020 | 42.1%(48,886) | 52.7%(61,231) | R+10.6 | D+10.4 |
| 2016 | 37.1%(34,266) | 58.2%(53,723) | R+21.1 | R+3.1 |
| 2014 | 38.7%(20,070) | 56.7%(29,366) | R+17.9 | D+13.1 |
| 2010 | 33.4%(15,922) | 64.4%(30,758) | R+31.1 | R+23.9 |
| 2008 | 44.4%(34,441) | 51.6%(40,026) | R+7.2 | D+18.0 |
| 2004 | 36.5%(22,206) | 61.7%(37,494) | R+25.2 | D+4.4 |
| 2002 | 34.3%(13,657) | 63.9%(25,434) | R+29.6 | R+22.6 |
| 1998 | 45.2%(14,017) | 52.2%(16,194) | R+7.0 | D+16.7 |
| 1996 | 37.2%(15,701) | 60.9%(25,712) | R+23.7 | R+2.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.3%(61,562) | 42.0%(49,500) | D+10.2 | D+14.6 |
| 2020 | 47.0%(54,665) | 51.3%(59,682) | R+4.3 | D+11.4 |
| 2016 | 40.8%(37,918) | 56.5%(52,530) | R+15.7 | D+22.8 |
| 2012 | 29.8%(24,827) | 68.3%(56,888) | R+38.5 | R+10.3 |
| 2008 | 34.8%(27,098) | 63.0%(49,093) | R+28.2 | R+26.2 |
| 2004 | 48.2%(29,276) | 50.2%(30,518) | R+2.0 | D+18.1 |
| 2000 | 39.0%(19,540) | 59.1%(29,641) | R+20.1 | R+6.2 |
| 1996 | 42.4%(17,992) | 56.3%(23,913) | R+13.9 | R+10.4 |
| 1992 | 45.4%(18,841) | 48.9%(20,305) | R+3.5 | D+24.2 |
| 1988 | 36.1%(12,161) | 63.9%(21,485) | R+27.7 | D+4.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab