Wilkes County, North Carolina: Deep Red Country
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+59.5
2024 Margin
R+2.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1916
Voting Streak
66K
Population
Wilkes County, North Carolina voted R+59.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 28,812 votes (79.33%). This represented a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+59.5
2020→2024 SwingR+2.9%
Voting StreakR since 1916
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population65,969
Median Age
45.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
16.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$49,119(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
73.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.8%(7,194) | 79.3%(28,812) | R+59.5 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 21.2%(7,511) | 77.8%(27,592) | R+56.6 | R+1.9 |
| 2016 | 21.2%(6,638) | 75.9%(23,752) | R+54.7 | R+12.3 |
| 2012 | 28.0%(8,148) | 70.4%(20,515) | R+42.4 | R+4.2 |
| 2008 | 30.1%(8,934) | 68.3%(20,288) | R+38.2 | D+3.5 |
| 2004 | 28.9%(7,862) | 70.7%(19,197) | R+41.7 | R+2.3 |
| 2000 | 29.7%(7,226) | 69.2%(16,826) | R+39.5 | R+13.1 |
| 1996 | 32.0%(6,793) | 58.4%(12,395) | R+26.4 | R+7.3 |
| 1992 | 33.5%(7,991) | 52.6%(12,547) | R+19.1 | D+16.4 |
| 1988 | 32.1%(7,230) | 67.7%(15,231) | R+35.5 | D+10.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.4%(4,770) | 78.6%(19,294) | R+59.2 | R+9.5 |
| 2020 | 23.0%(8,074) | 72.7%(25,488) | R+49.6 | D+2.4 |
| 2016 | 21.8%(6,749) | 73.9%(22,852) | R+52.1 | R+10.8 |
| 2014 | 26.4%(4,897) | 67.6%(12,564) | R+41.3 | R+2.2 |
| 2010 | 28.8%(5,625) | 67.9%(13,249) | R+39.1 | R+18.2 |
| 2008 | 37.2%(11,029) | 58.1%(17,206) | R+20.9 | D+12.5 |
| 2004 | 32.5%(8,967) | 65.9%(18,173) | R+33.4 | R+8.1 |
| 2002 | 36.2%(7,208) | 61.5%(12,238) | R+25.3 | R+10.2 |
| 1998 | 41.3%(7,633) | 56.4%(10,425) | R+15.1 | D+18.4 |
| 1996 | 32.5%(7,326) | 65.9%(14,883) | R+33.5 | R+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.0%(9,909) | 67.3%(23,853) | R+39.3 | D+5.7 |
| 2020 | 27.0%(9,537) | 72.0%(25,469) | R+45.1 | R+0.2 |
| 2016 | 26.6%(8,280) | 71.4%(22,246) | R+44.8 | D+4.7 |
| 2012 | 24.2%(7,047) | 73.8%(21,455) | R+49.5 | R+32.3 |
| 2008 | 39.5%(11,685) | 56.8%(16,779) | R+17.2 | R+7.8 |
| 2004 | 44.6%(12,377) | 54.0%(15,008) | R+9.5 | D+6.4 |
| 2000 | 41.3%(10,448) | 57.2%(14,463) | R+15.9 | R+6.7 |
| 1996 | 44.9%(10,221) | 54.0%(12,316) | R+9.2 | D+5.5 |
| 1992 | 41.1%(10,369) | 55.8%(14,077) | R+14.7 | D+15.0 |
| 1988 | 35.2%(8,058) | 64.8%(14,854) | R+29.7 | R+8.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab