Davidson County, North Carolina: Deep Red Country
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+46.9
2024 Margin
D+0.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1948
Voting Streak
169K
Population
Davidson County, North Carolina voted R+46.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 67,959 votes (72.72%). This represented a D+0.6% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1948.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+46.9
2020→2024 SwingD+0.6%
Voting StreakR since 1948
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population168,930
Median Age
42.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
20.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$58,473(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
76.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
9.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.6%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
73.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
18.5%(+2.0 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
11.3%(+6.1 vs US)
Catholic
6.1%(-12.6 vs US)
Black Protestant
1.6%(-0.7 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.3%(-1.7 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:42.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
21.8%
18-29
7.6%↓
30-44
17.5%
45-64
34.5%↑
65+
18.6%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
17.4%Retail Trade
12.3%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.5%Construction
8.3%EducationBelow avg
6.6%HealthcareVery low
5.3%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 | 25.8%(24,150) | 72.7%(67,959) | R+46.9 | D+0.6 |
| 2020 | 25.6%(22,636) | 73.0%(64,658) | R+47.5 | D+0.9 |
| 2016 | 24.2%(18,109) | 72.6%(54,317) | R+48.4 | R+7.8 |
| 2012 | 29.1%(20,624) | 69.6%(49,383) | R+40.5 | R+7.0 |
| 2008 | 32.7%(22,433) | 66.2%(45,419) | R+33.5 | D+8.3 |
| 2004 | 28.9%(17,191) | 70.7%(42,075) | R+41.8 | R+5.0 |
| 2000 | 31.1%(16,199) | 68.0%(35,387) | R+36.9 | R+10.3 |
| 1996 | 32.2%(13,593) | 58.8%(24,797) | R+26.6 | R+9.6 |
| 1992 | 33.1%(16,462) | 50.0%(24,869) | R+16.9 | D+19.5 |
| 1988 | 31.7%(13,215) | 68.1%(28,374) | R+36.4 | D+8.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.7%(14,643) | 73.2%(43,393) | R+48.5 | R+6.5 |
| 2020 | 26.8%(23,660) | 68.8%(60,686) | R+42.0 | D+6.3 |
| 2016 | 23.9%(17,753) | 72.2%(53,535) | R+48.3 | R+7.8 |
| 2014 | 27.6%(11,862) | 68.1%(29,274) | R+40.5 | D+3.0 |
| 2010 | 27.1%(11,247) | 70.6%(29,336) | R+43.5 | R+25.3 |
| 2008 | 38.9%(26,706) | 57.1%(39,221) | R+18.2 | D+14.4 |
| 2004 | 32.9%(19,530) | 65.5%(38,913) | R+32.6 | R+7.2 |
| 2002 | 36.1%(15,992) | 61.5%(27,277) | R+25.5 | R+16.3 |
| 1998 | 44.3%(17,933) | 53.5%(21,646) | R+9.2 | D+26.7 |
| 1996 | 31.2%(12,844) | 67.1%(27,643) | R+35.9 | R+12.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.2%(32,421) | 58.9%(54,241) | R+23.7 | D+14.9 |
| 2020 | 30.1%(26,598) | 68.7%(60,771) | R+38.6 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 29.5%(21,945) | 68.3%(50,860) | R+38.8 | D+8.9 |
| 2012 | 25.1%(17,758) | 72.8%(51,500) | R+47.7 | R+28.4 |
| 2008 | 38.5%(26,401) | 57.8%(39,622) | R+19.3 | R+12.1 |
| 2004 | 45.6%(27,050) | 52.8%(31,301) | R+7.2 | D+4.5 |
| 2000 | 43.3%(22,505) | 55.0%(28,583) | R+11.7 | R+3.3 |
| 1996 | 45.1%(18,677) | 53.5%(22,174) | R+8.4 | D+1.5 |
| 1992 | 42.2%(20,964) | 52.2%(25,901) | R+9.9 | D+17.5 |
| 1988 | 36.3%(15,208) | 63.7%(26,735) | R+27.5 | R+0.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab