Rowan County, North Carolina
AkashicRowan County, NCTrumpR+35.8
2024 precinct map of Rowan CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Rowan 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 | 67.4% | 50,807 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 31.6% | 23,788 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 240 |
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41 precincts · 75,394 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 | 31.6%Harris23,788 | 67.4%Trump50,807 | 0.3%Oliver240 | 75,394 | ||
| R | 31.5%Biden23,114 | 67.2%Trump49,297 | 0.8%Jorgensen577 | 73,408 | ||
| R | 30.1%Clinton19,400 | 66.5%Trump42,810 | 2.4%Johnson1,517 | 64,369 | ||
| R | 36.3%Obama22,650 | 62.2%Romney38,775 | 1.4%Johnson887 | 62,312 | ||
| R | 38.0%Obama23,391 | 60.8%McCain37,451 | 1.2%Barr718 | 61,560 | ||
| R | 32.3%Kerry16,735 | 67.3%Bush34,915 | 0.4%Badnarik217 | 51,867 | ||
| R | 33.7%Gore14,891 | 65.5%Bush28,922 | 0.7% | 44,133 | ||
| R | 34.3%Clinton13,461 | 57.9%Dole22,754 | 7.4%Perot2,902 | 39,273 | ||
| R | 33.5%Clinton14,308 | 49.8%Bush21,297 | 16.5%Perot7,053 | 42,732 | ||
| R | 34.2%Dukakis12,127 | 65.5%Bush23,192 | 0.3%Fulani97 | 35,416 | ||
| R | 29.6%Mondale10,643 | 70.2%Reagan25,207 | 0.2%Bergland57 | 35,907 | ||
| R | 37.5%Carter11,671 | 59.7%Reagan18,566 | 2.8%Anderson872 | 31,109 | ||
| D | 50.8%Carter15,363 | 48.4%Ford14,644 | 0.7%Anderson222 | 30,229 | ||
| R | 24.2%McGovern6,834 | 73.3%Nixon20,735 | 2.5%Schmitz705 | 28,274 | ||
| R | 24.8%Humphrey8,074 | 46.8%Nixon15,207 | 28.4%Wallace9,220 | 32,501 | ||
| D | 50.2%Johnson14,934 | 49.8%Goldwater14,804 | 0.0% | 29,738 | ||
| R | 42.2%Kennedy12,919 | 57.8%Nixon17,726 | 0.0% | 30,645 | ||
| R | 35.7%Stevenson9,761 | 64.3%Eisenhower17,562 | 0.0% | 27,323 | ||
| R | 39.2%Stevenson11,296 | 60.8%Eisenhower17,535 | 0.0% | 28,831 | ||
| D | 43.3%Truman6,799 | 36.4%Dewey5,722 | 20.3%Thurmond3,181 | 15,702 | ||
| D | 62.4%Roosevelt9,721 | 37.6%Dewey5,862 | 0.0% | 15,583 | ||
| D | 76.2%Roosevelt13,023 | 23.8%Willkie4,059 | 0.0% | 17,082 | ||
| D | 74.8%Roosevelt12,808 | 25.2%Landon4,306 | 0.0% | 17,114 | ||
| D | 67.8%Roosevelt9,782 | 30.9%Hoover4,464 | 1.2%Thomas180 | 14,426 | ||
| R | 37.5%Smith4,783 | 62.5%Hoover7,957 | 0.0% | 12,740 | ||
| D | 52.8%Davis4,816 | 39.1%Coolidge3,560 | 8.1%La Follette738 | 9,114 | ||
| D | 56.8%Cox6,421 | 43.2%Harding4,888 | 0.0% | 11,309 | ||
| D | 56.8%Wilson3,053 | 43.2%Hughes2,320 | 0.0% | 5,373 | ||
| D | 59.4%Wilson2,748 | 6.1%Taft280 | 34.5%Roosevelt1,596 | 4,624 | ||
| D | 53.6%Bryan2,392 | 45.0%Taft2,009 | 1.4%Debs61 | 4,462 | ||
| D | 66.2%Parker2,424 | 33.2%Roosevelt1,215 | 0.5%Debs20 | 3,659 | ||
| D | 57.3%Bryan2,460 | 36.2%McKinley1,555 | 6.4%Woolley275 | 4,290 | ||
| D | 67.3%Bryan3,095 | 31.9%McKinley1,468 | 0.8%Palmer37 | 4,600 | ||
| D | 57.4%Cleveland2,303 | 21.8%Harrison876 | 20.7%Weaver832 | 4,011 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +35.6% |
| 1896 | +35.4% |
| 1900 | +21.1% |
| 1904 | +33.0% |
| 1908 | +8.6% |
| 1912 | +53.4% |
| 1916 | +13.6% |
| 1920 | +13.6% |
| 1924 | +13.8% |
| 1928 | −24.9% |
| 1932 | +36.9% |
| 1936 | +49.7% |
| 1940 | +52.5% |
| 1944 | +24.8% |
| 1948 | +6.9% |
| 1952 | −21.6% |
| 1956 | −28.6% |
| 1960 | −15.7% |
| 1964 | +0.4% |
| 1968 | −21.9% |
| 1972 | −49.2% |
| 1976 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | −22.2% |
| 1984 | −40.6% |
| 1988 | −31.2% |
| 1992 | −16.4% |
| 1996 | −23.7% |
| 2000 | −31.8% |
| 2004 | −35.1% |
| 2008 | −22.8% |
| 2012 | −25.9% |
| 2016 | −36.4% |
| 2020 | −35.7% |
| 2024 | −35.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 88,525 | 32,912 | 36,610 | 18,973 | 30 |
| 2012 | 93,961 | 32,325 | 38,270 | 23,186 | 180 |
| 2016 | 95,251 | 29,191 | 38,508 | 27,216 | 336 |
| 2020 | 97,516 | 25,458 | 41,396 | 30,026 | 636 |
| 2022 | 97,599 | 23,667 | 41,459 | 31,879 | 594 |
| 2024 | 101,923 | 22,694 | 43,752 | 34,342 | 1,135 |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
Rowan County's economy traces its roots to textile and industrial production, and its electorate has shifted steadily rightward over the past decade, delivering a 35-point Republican presidential margin in 2024 despite a moderately sized urban center in Salisbury.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 53.4 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 49.2 points in 1972. The 2024 margin was 35.8 points.
A population of 149,875, a 68% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,725 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Catawba County and Adams County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rowan County, North Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rowan County, North Carolina voted Republican by 35.8 points (R+35.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 75,394 votes cast, 23,788 went Democratic and 50,807 went Republican.
When did Rowan County, North Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Rowan County, North Carolina voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Rowan County, North Carolina?
Rowan County, North Carolina has a population of 149,875 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rowan County, North Carolina?
Median household income in Rowan County, North Carolina is $65,725 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Carolina state median is $72,388.
What is the political history of Rowan County, North Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Rowan County, North Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.