Gates County, North Carolina
AkashicGates County, NCTrumpR+21.6
2024 precinct map of Gates CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Gates 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 | 60.3% | 3,538 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 38.7% | 2,268 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 17 |
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6 precincts · 5,868 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 | 38.7%Harris2,268 | 60.3%Trump3,538 | 0.3%Oliver17 | 5,868 | ||
| R | 42.6%Biden2,546 | 56.4%Trump3,367 | 0.7%Jorgensen41 | 5,971 | ||
| R | 44.2%Clinton2,385 | 53.3%Trump2,874 | 2.0%Johnson108 | 5,392 | ||
| D | 51.6%Obama2,786 | 47.5%Romney2,564 | 0.9%Johnson46 | 5,396 | ||
| D | 52.2%Obama2,830 | 47.0%McCain2,547 | 0.8%Barr43 | 5,420 | ||
| D | 52.3%Kerry2,121 | 47.5%Bush1,924 | 0.2%Badnarik8 | 4,053 | ||
| D | 56.4%Gore1,944 | 42.9%Bush1,480 | 0.6% | 3,446 | ||
| D | 60.8%Clinton2,155 | 30.3%Dole1,072 | 8.7%Perot307 | 3,542 | ||
| D | 57.5%Clinton2,206 | 30.2%Bush1,158 | 12.2%Perot466 | 3,834 | ||
| D | 58.1%Dukakis2,024 | 41.6%Bush1,451 | 0.3%Fulani10 | 3,485 | ||
| D | 56.6%Mondale2,225 | 43.1%Reagan1,694 | 0.3%Bergland11 | 3,930 | ||
| D | 70.2%Carter2,435 | 27.6%Reagan957 | 2.2%Anderson75 | 3,467 | ||
| D | 75.7%Carter2,291 | 23.8%Ford722 | 0.5%Anderson15 | 3,028 | ||
| R | 47.5%McGovern1,177 | 51.0%Nixon1,264 | 1.5%Schmitz37 | 2,478 | ||
| O | 41.3%Humphrey1,151 | 14.6%Nixon406 | 44.1%Wallace1,227 | 2,784 | ||
| D | 75.4%Johnson1,702 | 24.6%Goldwater556 | 0.0% | 2,258 | ||
| D | 80.1%Kennedy1,549 | 19.9%Nixon385 | 0.0% | 1,934 | ||
| D | 78.5%Stevenson1,244 | 21.5%Eisenhower341 | 0.0% | 1,585 | ||
| D | 77.4%Stevenson1,247 | 22.6%Eisenhower364 | 0.0% | 1,611 | ||
| D | 86.9%Truman939 | 8.2%Dewey89 | 4.8%Thurmond52 | 1,080 | ||
| D | 87.8%Roosevelt1,105 | 12.2%Dewey153 | 0.0% | 1,258 | ||
| D | 92.8%Roosevelt1,388 | 7.2%Willkie108 | 0.0% | 1,496 | ||
| D | 92.1%Roosevelt1,484 | 7.9%Landon128 | 0.0% | 1,612 | ||
| D | 93.0%Roosevelt1,198 | 6.9%Hoover89 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,288 | ||
| D | 50.6%Smith572 | 49.4%Hoover558 | 0.0% | 1,130 | ||
| D | 75.9%Davis679 | 24.0%Coolidge215 | 0.1%La Follette1 | 895 | ||
| D | 70.9%Cox796 | 29.1%Harding327 | 0.0% | 1,123 | ||
| D | 72.8%Wilson826 | 27.2%Hughes309 | 0.0% | 1,135 | ||
| D | 69.3%Wilson618 | 10.7%Taft95 | 20.1%Roosevelt179 | 892 | ||
| D | 66.0%Bryan653 | 34.0%Taft337 | 0.0% | 990 | ||
| D | 71.3%Parker677 | 28.7%Roosevelt273 | 0.0% | 950 | ||
| D | 66.6%Bryan1,125 | 33.4%McKinley564 | 0.0% | 1,689 | ||
| D | 58.9%Bryan1,086 | 41.1%McKinley759 | 0.0% | 1,845 | ||
| D | 50.4%Cleveland942 | 30.8%Harrison575 | 18.8%Weaver351 | 1,868 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +19.6% |
| 1896 | +17.7% |
| 1900 | +33.2% |
| 1904 | +42.5% |
| 1908 | +31.9% |
| 1912 | +58.6% |
| 1916 | +45.6% |
| 1920 | +41.8% |
| 1924 | +51.8% |
| 1928 | +1.2% |
| 1932 | +86.1% |
| 1936 | +84.1% |
| 1940 | +85.6% |
| 1944 | +75.7% |
| 1948 | +78.7% |
| 1952 | +54.8% |
| 1956 | +57.0% |
| 1960 | +60.2% |
| 1964 | +50.8% |
| 1968 | +26.8% |
| 1972 | −3.5% |
| 1976 | +51.8% |
| 1980 | +42.6% |
| 1984 | +13.5% |
| 1988 | +16.4% |
| 1992 | +27.3% |
| 1996 | +30.6% |
| 2000 | +13.5% |
| 2004 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | −9.1% |
| 2020 | −13.7% |
| 2024 | −21.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,085 | 5,095 | 1,481 | 1,506 | 3 |
| 2012 | 8,592 | 5,118 | 1,618 | 1,843 | 13 |
| 2016 | 8,658 | 4,741 | 1,738 | 2,156 | 23 |
| 2020 | 8,367 | 3,933 | 1,980 | 2,417 | 37 |
| 2022 | 8,343 | 3,662 | 2,052 | 2,594 | 35 |
| 2024 | 8,532 | 3,362 | 2,310 | 2,805 | 55 |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
Gates County, tucked into North Carolina's northeastern corner along the Virginia border, delivers lopsided presidential margins yet sits within a competitive state — a reminder that hyperlocal demography can diverge sharply from statewide battleground dynamics.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 86.1 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 21.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 7.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.6 points.
A population of 10,376, a 63% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,333 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Richmond County and Alexander County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Gates County, North Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Gates County, North Carolina voted Republican by 21.6 points (R+21.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,868 votes cast, 2,268 went Democratic and 3,538 went Republican.
When did Gates County, North Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Gates County, North Carolina voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Gates County, North Carolina?
Gates County, North Carolina has a population of 10,376 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Gates County, North Carolina?
Median household income in Gates County, North Carolina is $66,333 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Carolina state median is $72,388.
What is the political history of Gates County, North Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Gates County, North Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 29 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.