Nash County, North Carolina: Razor-Thin Margins
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+1.8
2024 Margin
R+2.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
95K
Population
Nash County, North Carolina voted R+1.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 26,431 votes (50.37%). This represented a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+1.8
2020→2024 SwingR+2.0%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population94,970
Median Age
41.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$56,770(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
46.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
38.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
63.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.6%(25,508) | 50.4%(26,431) | R+1.8 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 49.6%(25,947) | 49.4%(25,827) | D+0.2 | D+0.4 |
| 2016 | 48.8%(23,235) | 48.9%(23,319) | R+0.2 | R+1.1 |
| 2012 | 50.1%(24,313) | 49.2%(23,842) | D+1.0 | D+2.3 |
| 2008 | 49.0%(23,099) | 50.4%(23,728) | R+1.3 | D+15.2 |
| 2004 | 41.7%(15,693) | 58.1%(21,902) | R+16.5 | D+1.9 |
| 2000 | 40.6%(12,376) | 59.0%(17,995) | R+18.4 | R+3.7 |
| 1996 | 39.4%(11,142) | 54.2%(15,309) | R+14.7 | R+2.6 |
| 1992 | 36.2%(10,809) | 48.3%(14,446) | R+12.2 | D+16.8 |
| 1988 | 35.4%(8,740) | 64.3%(15,906) | R+29.0 | D+4.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45.9%(16,401) | 52.6%(18,796) | R+6.7 | R+8.2 |
| 2020 | 49.1%(25,474) | 47.6%(24,719) | D+1.4 | D+2.2 |
| 2016 | 48.6%(23,093) | 49.4%(23,450) | R+0.8 | D+0.8 |
| 2014 | 47.7%(16,325) | 49.3%(16,869) | R+1.6 | D+4.3 |
| 2010 | 46.4%(14,403) | 52.3%(16,244) | R+5.9 | R+13.9 |
| 2008 | 53.1%(24,964) | 45.1%(21,234) | D+7.9 | D+14.2 |
| 2004 | 46.4%(17,611) | 52.7%(19,985) | R+6.3 | D+7.4 |
| 2002 | 42.7%(11,032) | 56.3%(14,564) | R+13.7 | R+3.5 |
| 1998 | 44.4%(10,374) | 54.5%(12,752) | R+10.2 | D+14.0 |
| 1996 | 37.5%(10,906) | 61.6%(17,920) | R+24.1 | R+7.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.3%(28,454) | 41.4%(21,317) | D+13.9 | D+6.9 |
| 2020 | 53.1%(27,692) | 46.1%(24,062) | D+7.0 | D+2.4 |
| 2016 | 51.7%(24,646) | 47.2%(22,486) | D+4.5 | D+6.6 |
| 2012 | 48.5%(23,449) | 50.6%(24,471) | R+2.1 | R+13.4 |
| 2008 | 54.9%(25,837) | 43.6%(20,531) | D+11.3 | R+12.1 |
| 2004 | 61.3%(23,385) | 37.9%(14,452) | D+23.4 | D+6.5 |
| 2000 | 58.1%(18,261) | 41.2%(12,953) | D+16.9 | D+6.5 |
| 1996 | 54.8%(15,985) | 44.4%(12,950) | D+10.4 | D+20.5 |
| 1992 | 43.4%(12,848) | 53.5%(15,839) | R+10.1 | D+11.7 |
| 1988 | 39.1%(9,754) | 60.9%(15,179) | R+21.8 | R+8.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab