Caldwell County, North Carolina
AkashicCaldwell County, NCTrumpR+52.5
2024 precinct map of Caldwell CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Caldwell County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 75.8% | 33,009 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 23.3% | 10,146 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 120 |
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15 precincts · 43,540 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 23.3%Harris10,146 | 75.8%Trump33,009 | 0.3%Oliver120 | 43,540 | ||
| R | 23.9%Biden10,245 | 75.0%Trump32,119 | 0.6%Jorgensen273 | 42,829 | ||
| R | 23.2%Clinton8,425 | 73.3%Trump26,621 | 2.3%Johnson849 | 36,320 | ||
| R | 31.4%Obama10,898 | 66.9%Romney23,229 | 1.7%Johnson605 | 34,732 | ||
| R | 34.4%Obama12,081 | 64.1%McCain22,526 | 1.6%Barr548 | 35,155 | ||
| R | 31.9%Kerry9,999 | 67.6%Bush21,186 | 0.5%Badnarik163 | 31,348 | ||
| R | 32.9%Gore8,588 | 66.4%Bush17,337 | 0.7% | 26,115 | ||
| R | 35.1%Clinton8,050 | 55.2%Dole12,653 | 9.2%Perot2,099 | 22,931 | ||
| R | 35.3%Clinton9,033 | 49.0%Bush12,543 | 15.5%Perot3,965 | 25,576 | ||
| R | 34.1%Dukakis7,862 | 65.8%Bush15,176 | 0.1%Fulani33 | 23,071 | ||
| R | 30.0%Mondale7,311 | 69.8%Reagan17,024 | 0.2%Bergland59 | 24,394 | ||
| R | 39.2%Carter8,738 | 58.1%Reagan12,965 | 2.7%Anderson607 | 22,310 | ||
| D | 54.4%Carter11,894 | 45.1%Ford9,872 | 0.5%Anderson100 | 21,866 | ||
| R | 26.9%McGovern4,886 | 71.4%Nixon12,976 | 1.7%Schmitz309 | 18,171 | ||
| R | 23.4%Humphrey4,746 | 51.5%Nixon10,433 | 25.1%Wallace5,095 | 20,274 | ||
| D | 55.4%Johnson10,846 | 44.6%Goldwater8,733 | 0.0% | 19,579 | ||
| R | 43.0%Kennedy8,722 | 57.0%Nixon11,553 | 0.0% | 20,275 | ||
| R | 38.8%Stevenson6,861 | 61.2%Eisenhower10,833 | 0.0% | 17,694 | ||
| R | 45.1%Stevenson7,533 | 54.9%Eisenhower9,160 | 0.0% | 16,693 | ||
| D | 46.7%Truman5,033 | 46.2%Dewey4,987 | 7.1%Thurmond765 | 10,785 | ||
| D | 55.4%Roosevelt5,419 | 44.6%Dewey4,365 | 0.0% | 9,784 | ||
| D | 67.8%Roosevelt6,334 | 32.2%Willkie3,005 | 0.0% | 9,339 | ||
| D | 66.6%Roosevelt6,809 | 33.4%Landon3,421 | 0.0% | 10,230 | ||
| D | 59.1%Roosevelt5,479 | 40.4%Hoover3,750 | 0.5%Thomas46 | 9,275 | ||
| R | 35.3%Smith2,291 | 64.7%Hoover4,207 | 0.0% | 6,498 | ||
| D | 57.0%Davis3,348 | 42.6%Coolidge2,503 | 0.4%La Follette26 | 5,877 | ||
| R | 47.1%Cox2,931 | 52.9%Harding3,298 | 0.0% | 6,229 | ||
| D | 51.0%Wilson1,725 | 49.0%Hughes1,659 | 0.0% | 3,384 | ||
| D | 49.5%Wilson1,627 | 14.7%Taft482 | 35.8%Roosevelt1,178 | 3,287 | ||
| R | 44.7%Bryan1,413 | 55.2%Taft1,745 | 0.1%Debs2 | 3,160 | ||
| R | 44.5%Parker1,169 | 54.0%Roosevelt1,419 | 1.6%Debs41 | 2,629 | ||
| R | 45.1%Bryan1,111 | 53.5%McKinley1,317 | 1.4%Woolley35 | 2,463 | ||
| D | 57.9%Bryan1,428 | 39.2%McKinley967 | 2.8%Palmer70 | 2,465 | ||
| D | 55.3%Cleveland1,172 | 29.0%Harrison614 | 15.7%Weaver332 | 2,118 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +26.3% |
| 1896 | +18.7% |
| 1900 | −8.4% |
| 1904 | −9.5% |
| 1908 | −10.5% |
| 1912 | +34.8% |
| 1916 | +2.0% |
| 1920 | −5.9% |
| 1924 | +14.4% |
| 1928 | −29.5% |
| 1932 | +18.6% |
| 1936 | +33.1% |
| 1940 | +35.6% |
| 1944 | +10.8% |
| 1948 | +0.4% |
| 1952 | −9.7% |
| 1956 | −22.4% |
| 1960 | −14.0% |
| 1964 | +10.8% |
| 1968 | −28.1% |
| 1972 | −44.5% |
| 1976 | +9.2% |
| 1980 | −18.9% |
| 1984 | −39.8% |
| 1988 | −31.7% |
| 1992 | −13.7% |
| 1996 | −20.1% |
| 2000 | −33.5% |
| 2004 | −35.7% |
| 2008 | −29.7% |
| 2012 | −35.5% |
| 2016 | −50.1% |
| 2020 | −51.1% |
| 2024 | −52.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 51,294 | 17,878 | 23,246 | 10,129 | 41 |
| 2012 | 54,476 | 17,254 | 24,331 | 12,693 | 198 |
| 2016 | 55,487 | 15,152 | 24,845 | 15,152 | 338 |
| 2020 | 54,808 | 11,402 | 26,559 | 16,385 | 462 |
| 2022 | 54,324 | 10,083 | 26,430 | 17,431 | 380 |
| 2024 | 56,462 | 9,317 | 28,049 | 18,585 | 511 |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
Caldwell County, anchored by Lenoir in the Blue Ridge foothills, has shifted steadily toward one-party dominance over three decades, posting a 52-point Republican presidential margin in 2024 that ranks among the widest in the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 35.6 points in 1940 and a Republican high of 52.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 52.5 points.
A population of 80,536, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,425 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Grayson County and Tioga County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Caldwell County, North Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Caldwell County, North Carolina voted Republican by 52.5 points (R+52.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 43,540 votes cast, 10,146 went Democratic and 33,009 went Republican.
When did Caldwell County, North Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Caldwell County, North Carolina voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Caldwell County, North Carolina?
Caldwell County, North Carolina has a population of 80,536 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Caldwell County, North Carolina?
Median household income in Caldwell County, North Carolina is $56,425 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Carolina state median is $72,388.
What is the political history of Caldwell County, North Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Caldwell County, North Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 22 went Republican.