Orange County, North Carolina: Deep Blue Country
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+50.8
2024 Margin
R+0.2%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1932
Voting Streak
149K
Population
Orange County, North Carolina voted D+50.8 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 65,444 votes (74.53%). This represented a R+0.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1932.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+50.8
2020→2024 SwingR+0.2%
Voting StreakD since 1932
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population148,696
Median Age
36.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
61.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$85,785(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
66.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
10.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
7.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
64.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
9.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
17.3%(-1.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
13.1%(+7.9 vs US)
Evangelical
10.4%(-6.1 vs US)
Black Protestant
4.0%(+1.8 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.3%(-0.7 vs US)
+ 1 more traditions
Age Distribution
Median:36.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.4%↓
18-29
17.3%↑
30-44
17.6%
45-64
30.0%↑
65+
15.7%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSProfessional ServicesAbove avg
16.1%Education
9.1%Retail TradeBelow avg
8.0%ManufacturingBelow avg
5.7%ConstructionBelow avg
5.0%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 | 74.5%(65,444) | 23.7%(20,806) | D+50.8 | R+0.2 |
| 2020 | 74.8%(63,594) | 23.7%(20,176) | D+51.1 | D+0.8 |
| 2016 | 72.8%(59,923) | 22.5%(18,557) | D+50.2 | D+8.1 |
| 2012 | 70.2%(53,901) | 28.1%(21,539) | D+42.2 | R+2.6 |
| 2008 | 71.8%(53,806) | 27.1%(20,266) | D+44.8 | D+10.3 |
| 2004 | 66.9%(42,910) | 32.4%(20,771) | D+34.5 | D+8.2 |
| 2000 | 62.7%(30,921) | 36.3%(17,930) | D+26.3 | R+2.8 |
| 1996 | 61.3%(28,674) | 32.2%(15,053) | D+29.1 | R+3.8 |
| 1992 | 60.5%(28,595) | 27.5%(13,009) | D+33.0 | D+11.8 |
| 1988 | 60.2%(22,326) | 39.1%(14,503) | D+21.1 | D+7.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 76.8%(51,125) | 21.4%(14,213) | D+55.5 | D+7.7 |
| 2020 | 72.4%(61,214) | 24.7%(20,862) | D+47.7 | D+3.8 |
| 2016 | 70.7%(57,877) | 26.8%(21,884) | D+44.0 | R+5.1 |
| 2014 | 73.3%(38,705) | 24.2%(12,779) | D+49.1 | D+11.4 |
| 2010 | 67.7%(31,092) | 30.0%(13,791) | D+37.6 | R+5.8 |
| 2008 | 70.3%(52,037) | 26.9%(19,882) | D+43.5 | D+6.5 |
| 2004 | 67.8%(43,476) | 30.9%(19,797) | D+36.9 | D+7.1 |
| 2002 | 64.3%(25,401) | 34.5%(13,629) | D+29.8 | R+8.3 |
| 1998 | 68.2%(23,789) | 30.2%(10,519) | D+38.1 | D+1.5 |
| 1996 | 67.6%(32,361) | 31.0%(14,851) | D+36.6 | D+3.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79.9%(69,068) | 16.8%(14,524) | D+63.1 | D+8.6 |
| 2020 | 76.7%(65,042) | 22.2%(18,810) | D+54.5 | D+3.0 |
| 2016 | 74.8%(61,344) | 23.4%(19,153) | D+51.5 | D+19.4 |
| 2012 | 64.4%(48,684) | 32.4%(24,492) | D+32.0 | R+2.8 |
| 2008 | 65.1%(47,888) | 30.3%(22,288) | D+34.8 | R+10.6 |
| 2004 | 71.7%(45,681) | 26.3%(16,782) | D+45.4 | D+9.1 |
| 2000 | 67.0%(33,837) | 30.7%(15,528) | D+36.3 | R+9.9 |
| 1996 | 71.8%(34,542) | 25.7%(12,371) | D+46.1 | D+4.0 |
| 1992 | 69.1%(31,999) | 26.9%(12,476) | D+42.1 | D+30.0 |
| 1988 | 56.1%(20,546) | 43.9%(16,083) | D+12.2 | R+3.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab