Carbon County, Utah: Deep Red Country
Utah · Presidential Elections 1896–2024
R+44.4
2024 Margin
D+1.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
20K
Population
Carbon County, Utah voted R+44.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,719 votes (71.14%). This represented a D+1.3% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+44.4
2020→2024 SwingD+1.3%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record33
Demographics
Population20,412
Median Age
37.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$53,734(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
82.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
13.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
68.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
5.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020LDS/Mormon
37.6%(+35.6 vs US)
Catholic
14.9%(-3.8 vs US)
Evangelical
6.0%(-10.5 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
1.3%(-3.9 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:37.8 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.7%↑
18-29
8.8%↓
30-44
16.7%↓
45-64
30.0%↑
65+
18.8%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
11.7%ManufacturingBelow avg
7.5%Education
7.3%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.2%Construction
7.1%AgricultureVery high
6.7%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.7%(2,525) | 71.1%(6,719) | R+44.4 | D+1.3 |
| 2020 | 25.4%(2,392) | 71.0%(6,693) | R+45.7 | R+1.2 |
| 2016 | 21.5%(1,717) | 66.0%(5,275) | R+44.5 | R+7.3 |
| 2012 | 30.1%(2,275) | 67.3%(5,090) | R+37.2 | R+29.2 |
| 2008 | 44.6%(3,468) | 52.6%(4,091) | R+8.0 | D+10.0 |
| 2004 | 40.1%(3,415) | 58.2%(4,950) | R+18.0 | R+11.8 |
| 2000 | 44.7%(3,298) | 50.9%(3,758) | R+6.2 | R+30.4 |
| 1996 | 55.0%(4,172) | 30.9%(2,343) | D+24.1 | R+3.6 |
| 1992 | 50.8%(4,480) | 23.1%(2,038) | D+27.7 | R+1.4 |
| 1988 | 64.2%(5,521) | 35.1%(3,019) | D+29.1 | D+29.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.2%(2,139) | 35.2%(6,747) | R+24.0 | D+39.3 |
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 63.4%(4,265) | R+63.4 | R+27.0 |
| 2018 | 27.3%(1,879) | 63.7%(4,387) | R+36.4 | D+11.1 |
| 2016 | 24.0%(1,882) | 71.6%(5,607) | R+47.5 | R+25.5 |
| 2012 | 37.0%(2,774) | 59.0%(4,429) | R+22.1 | R+14.9 |
| 2010 | 43.3%(2,254) | 50.4%(2,628) | R+7.2 | R+4.0 |
| 2006 | 46.3%(2,255) | 49.4%(2,408) | R+3.1 | D+1.6 |
| 2004 | 46.2%(3,806) | 50.9%(4,197) | R+4.7 | R+3.1 |
| 2000 | 48.0%(3,526) | 49.6%(3,644) | R+1.6 | R+20.6 |
| 1998 | 58.3%(3,454) | 39.3%(2,329) | D+19.0 | D+11.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.4%(2,094) | 61.1%(5,710) | R+38.7 | D+10.3 |
| 2020 | 23.2%(2,091) | 72.1%(6,506) | R+48.9 | R+4.3 |
| 2016 | 25.6%(2,034) | 70.3%(5,574) | R+44.6 | R+14.3 |
| 2012 | 33.0%(2,494) | 63.4%(4,787) | R+30.4 | D+3.0 |
| 2008 | 31.8%(2,412) | 65.1%(4,943) | R+33.4 | R+55.7 |
| 2004 | 60.8%(5,111) | 38.4%(3,232) | D+22.3 | R+6.0 |
| 2000 | 63.6%(4,630) | 35.2%(2,566) | D+28.3 | D+39.4 |
| 1996 | 43.8%(3,365) | 54.9%(4,215) | R+11.1 | R+29.9 |
| 1992 | 42.6%(3,850) | 23.8%(2,149) | D+18.8 | R+37.6 |
| 1988 | 71.2%(6,102) | 14.8%(1,265) | D+56.4 | D+20.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab